This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johnmichaelholt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17139.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Cindy, I think your best bet would be to send for Dekota's social security application record. Her SSN was 415-28-5785. You can send a request to: Social Security Administration Office of Earnings Operations FOIA Workgroup 300 N. Greene Street P.O. Box 33022 Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Ask for a copy of the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card and give them this information: Cooper, Dekota 415-28-5785 Birth: 4 Feb 1926 Death: 5 Aug 1977 The the fee for this service is $27 made out to the Social Security Administration. (not related) Good Luck!! John 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.