How do I search historical records for a person last known at a 1982 address?
Answer
Use historical sources such as electoral registers and census-era records with exact name and address searches. Track when the household leaves 9 Fairlie Gardens, but do not treat genealogy tools as a way to obtain a living person’s current private address.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Avoid services that demand upfront fees to “guarantee” a current location; many are scams.
Follow these steps
Write down the known facts
List the names Yvonne Hurley, Yvonne Johnson, Roger Hurley, the address 9 Fairlie Gardens, Forest Hill, and the February 1982 date so every search stays consistent.
You should see: You have a short fact sheet to reuse in each database search.
Search electoral registers after 1982
Check electoral registers year by year after 1982 for 9 Fairlie Gardens and for the Hurley or Johnson names to see when the household disappears and where related listings appear next.
You should see: You find a last year at that address or a later historical listing to follow.
Run exact quoted searches
Search record sites and archives in parts with quotes, such as "Yvonne Hurley", "Roger Hurley", "Yvonne Johnson", "9 Fairlie Gardens", and "Fairlie Gardens" "Forest Hill".
You should see: You get fewer false matches and can compare promising historical hits.
Stop at historical evidence
Use only publicly available historical records for next steps. If the trail ends, contact an archive or library research desk rather than trying to obtain a living person’s current private address.
You should see: Your research stays within historical sources and does not cross into locating private present-day contact details.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Electoral register entries, historical directory listings, and search results that match Yvonne Hurley, Roger Hurley, Yvonne Johnson, or 9 Fairlie Gardens, Forest Hill.
Before you change anything: Decide whether you are researching historical family history or trying to contact a living person; only the historical path is covered here. Prefer official archives, libraries, or reputable record sites. Do not pay random finders who promise a current private address. Never share your own account passwords or payment codes with unexpected callers.