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Can someone help locate death ref please?

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Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 27 Apr 2007 10:20

Hi, I'm trying to find the death ref of a great aunt that I've recently traced. Her name was Eleanor Betty Matthews (nee Hyland). She was born 26 March 1915, Meriden. I found her phone number and address from old phone listings and a rellie in England sent off a letter to the address. She got a call back from the resident saying that an old lady called Ellie lived there before but died about 4 yrs ago. I can't find her death ref and need help. Thanks......Deb:)

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 27 Apr 2007 10:37

what area was that address

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 27 Apr 2007 10:37

Hi Shirley. It was Northwood, that's London? I think. Deb:)

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 27 Apr 2007 10:44

Have looked on Ancestry but nothing from 2000-2004. for either Eleanor or Ellie Shirley

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 27 Apr 2007 10:49

Very strange isn't it? I wonder if the resident got it wrong. I've searched current phone listings and come up with nothing. I'm not sure where to look for her next. Any suggestions? Deb:)

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 27 Apr 2007 10:53

As you know the address maybe someone local to that area, - on GR ...or maybe the local library, .. would do an electoral roll search to see when she disappeared off the lists. They could work back from recent times. Memory plays tricks and if it was after 2004, Ancestry wouldn't show it. This would also confirm whether it was the right Ellie. Gwyn

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 27 Apr 2007 10:56

Thanks for this info Gwyn. I'll pass it on to my rellie in london and see what she can find. Deb:)

Kendo

Kendo Report 27 Apr 2007 11:16

How do you know that Matthews was her surname when she died? Incidentally a William Matthews died in 1991, his DOB? 26 March 1915. Ken

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 27 Apr 2007 11:18

Hi Ken, She married Sidney Matthews in Coventry in 1948.........oh. I see what you mean. She could have remarried.....hmmm Deb:)