If she died in 1963, then you should send for her death certificate and SS 5 (SS-application). She would have to have both. Her SS # should be on her death certificate. Hope this helps Phyllis My grand mother is Violet Stephens. My father said Violet Ileen > Rosefern Stevens Valet'. I am soooo confused. She was married to > Frank Bell, My father is Frankie Elliott Bell born in L.A in 1934. > My grand mother remarried a lot of times I hear between 6 and 11 > times, I really don't know. My father did speak of a grand father > named Ray Stevens. The last name could be spelt Stephens, I really > dont know. I am totally stuck and need help. She died in early > 1963 in San Diego, Calif -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.2/356 - Release Date: 6/5/2006