I have a question...how far was Vessey from the county line of Bowie? I didn't find my grandfather's brith record in Red River, yet he said on his Social Security Application that he was born there. I am not sure if he was or not, but that is the only document I have at this time. I thought maybe they could have filed it in Bowie County if it was close to the county line. One of his sister's birth record shows Vessey and it was filed in Red River. Also, does anyone know if you HAD to have a birth cert to get a SS#? Thanks, Drew Slate Fort Worth, Tx