Melissa- It MAY be on the death certificate. Depends on who the "Informant" was at the death scene. If a close relative then the information if there is probably correct. If a next-door neighbor then its open to question. Most death certificates (originals-not copies) have a place for parents. All the info is subject to proof . Be carefull IF the informant wasn't a close family member. Sandy Hunt in Lubbock Texas P.S. Birth and death certificates are available in OHIO from: Bureau of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health P. O. Box15098 Columbus OH 432150--0098 (as of 1997) Best to check the OHIO page on USGENWEB for latest info or call Ohio Historical Society.. Birth certificates are there only after 1908. for earlier birth certs. write the PROBATE Court in the county where event happened. The State office has death records since December 1936. 1908 to 1936 death records contact Ohio Historical Society, Archives Library Divison, 1985 Vienna Ave., Columbus OH 43211-2497. Current fees can be found by calling 614-466 2531--a recorded message. This information has not been up-dated since 1997.:-sbh