Trying to trace someone who may have moved/died in the past few years

[hellywelly4]

Hello, I've been asked by a relative in America to see if I can find out what has happened to a friend of hers that she hasn't heard from for a couple of years, and she is concerned that she may have died. I have looked on Ancestry and Find my Past and the death records don't cover the past few years. Any help/advice really appreciated. This is the email I have received:

Hi, here is all the information I have I am looking for ELAINE HANWELL last known address the OLD QUEENS HEAD, Dodford, Northampton, I think she rented out rooms to make a living, loved dogs and gardening, age 58 birthday May 8th. Mothers name MYRA BOUILLEMIER last known address 1 Phippsville Court, St. Mathews Parade, Northampton, she lived alone but I haven't been able to reach her there for about two years we used to talk a couple of times a year and the occasional letter, I think she may have passed away or be in a Nursing Home. There was another daughter, I think married with chiuldren living in Northampton. Myra was the sister of Doctor Kelley from Leicester who was our family doctor. I can't think of anything else but call me with any questions. I really appreciate anything you can do, its difficult when you are in a different country, Last I knew Elaine didn't have a drivers license.

[dotty.]

would Elaine be living with her family, Christopher J, Marcus L and Jack C Hanwell? And did she have a middle name beginning with M?

[starone]

I'm in Bristol. There are records in the main library on microfilm. You ring previously to book a microfiche to view the slides. Plenty of people will help you. I traced my husbands uncle on this and discovered he had died. I think you may find there are records in other large libraries if you are not near this one. Also the Mormons keep very complete records for some reason, I don't know why. They may be able to help you. There is no charge attached to the library one, but the Mormons may ask for a donation, don't really know about this.

[starone]

Looks as if Dotty might have solved it for you without any fuss.

[dotty.]

I used 192.com SB,

[hellywelly4]

Thank you both very much. I'll get back to my cousin and see if she has any other family Dotty.
I didn't know about 192.com, so will have a look on there.

The lady may still be alive (she's only 58 so I hope so).

[dotty.]

there is noone of the second name on 192.com and that site also holds the electoral rolls

[dotty.]

There is a Myra E Watkins living in Northhampton in 2002 with an Edith Bouillemier postcode NN1. also at the address are James Bullock and Hilda Brown

[hellywelly4]

Thank you Dotty. I've emailed my relation and am waiting for her reply.