Death Registration Information

[genjen]

Please can someone tell me what information was given on a death certificate in the U.S.A, in 1854.

Would it, for example give parents' names?

I am looking at the death of Alexander Smith, born 1784, Nairn Scotland, died 1854, Jacksonville Illinois. He isn't a direct ancestor of mine but I am desperately hoping he might be the brother of my elusive 3 x great-grandfather, William, who has done the best disappearing act ever!!

Many thanks,

Jen

[shellyesq]

"Most Illinois counties did not begin recording deaths until 1877. Death records prior to 1916 were recorded only by county clerks."

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/How_to_Find_Illinois_Death_Records#Deaths_before_1916

[Priscilla]

In case you haven't seen this ...

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60580319/alexander-smith

[genjen]

In case you haven't seen this ...

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60580319/alexander-smith

Yes, thanks. This is what led me to posting my question about death registration information. Alexander Smith had the same profession, in the same town ( originally), as my 3xggrandfather, William and was a very similar age. Finding Alexander and his family on the Find a Grave site made me wonder if I could discover anything more about him and his parents. It's a forlorn hope but I keep trying! ( Been looking for William's parents for at least twenty years!)
Thanks again.