In a previous post
on Stephen Brennan I mentioned he was one of my “brick walls”. I am happy to report that there is now a
chink in the wall.
Recently Ancestry.com released its indexed collection U.S.,
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 which has Social
Security Applications and Claims from 1936-2007. I looked up Stephen Francis Brennan to see
what I might find. I found Steve Frances
Brennan.
So I sent for the original document. It only took about two weeks to receive it. It confirms everything I have on Stephen to
date with the only new information being his parents’ names. Interesting to see his actual signature.
Of course, ever since I found this clue, I have been looking
for William and Margaret Brennan with the known children. I have searched every known combination with
and without surnames. Marion had
mentioned that there were Brennan relatives near West Chicago, Illinois. I found a William and Margaret in the US
Census in Winfield which is near West Chicago, but am not able to confirm they
are “my” William and Margaret Brennan. Another brick wall to chip away at…
According to Marion (Stephen’s daughter) this picture is of Margaret
(perhaps know as Maggie?) and her daughter Mary.
Anyone recognize them? Please let me know!
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