This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chatterchit Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12783.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Illinois death certificates list parents -- However, the information on there is only as reliable as the witness (person who supplied the info.) A more reliable tactic would be to order his birth certificate -- you have his birth date and his birth county, so you can do that. Plus, it only costs $4.00. :) 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.