Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10451 Surname: ------------------------- Heidi The SSDI starts in 1962 when the Social Security Dept. started this database. It is rare that any deaths prior to that date are found. There is alot of misleading information passed around about this data base. Rootsweb has the correct information along with the most frequently asked questions, below is the link. http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/lesson10.htm LOL Judy