This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ydixie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/19290.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glenda and Mike - the 234-33-33 is a service number given to the military during WWII. Perhaps your Robert's SSN is 256-18-3398 - which lists his death date as 1973 in Gwinnett Co. Try to find a copy of the death certificate which usually lists the names of the parents or spouse. 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.