This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mhock165 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8032.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, My great grandmother, born in 1901 in Baltimore City, also experienced the loss of her birth certificate through a fire. She had to use church baptismal records to apply for Social Security. Perhaps you could check churches around the neighborhood where Margaret was born and/or adopted. That may provide you with the information you are seeking. Good luck, Dawn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.