Robert Close (1878) was born in Belfast, Ireland, the son of John Close (1850) and Mary Jane Bell. He was drafted into the Royal Irish Rifles in 1914, but subsequently discharged as medically unfit.
It's been pointed out to me by one of our Contributors, Martin McDowell, that the Close's are a tardy lot when it comes to using DNA technology for their genealogy research. Martin is an Administrator for the FamilyTreeDNA site and…
Many thanks to Stan Close for his work on the South African Close's; two in fact since Stan also married a Close, but not from the same branch! Stan descends from the Gloucestershire Close's, whereas his wife Edith hails from…
So, here we go again ... another year older, fatter and not necessarily any wiser. We would like to wish all our family, relatives, friends, visitors and especially our Contributors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please…
So, here we go again ... another year older, fatter and not necessarily any wiser. We would like to wish all our family, relatives, friends, visitors and especially our Contributors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New…
Thanks to Paul Close for kicking off another quick foray into the depths of Gloucestershire with a tree branching from there. Unfortunately it fizzles out in Stroud in 1797, so if anyone has a handy set of registers for that…
Many thanks to Paige Close for sending me off down a branch tracing the descendants of Henry Mead Close (1785) and his family in America. In particular, we have a number of WW1 and WW2 draftees, as well as one…
Many thanks to Lyn Hamilton for sending a chunky little tree tracing the descendants of Thomas Close (1781) and his family from Grinton, Yorkshire into Australia. In particular, we now have a number of WW1 and WW2 combatants and fatalities…
Many thanks to Joan Wilson (nee Mudd) for sending more clarifications on Mark Peacock (1806) and his family, and in particular his daughter Elizabeth Peacock (1831). See all their contributions
Many thanks to Margaret Greer for sending more clarifications on: Jarvis Close (1853) Mary Ann Close (1856) and family Photographs of: Gravestone of Anthony Close (1846), Annie Hardacre Lord (1860) and Rosalie Bertha Close (1883) Photograph of Catherine Close (1841)…
A small update to Isabella Close (1826) and family from Durham into America. Many thanks to Mark for prompting this. 7 new people and a couple of new images See all their contributions
A recent request from Blaine that caught me at just the right time ... updates to William Close (1797), family and descendants from Durham into America. Many thanks to Blaine for prompting this. 117 new people and yet another bunch…
Yes, I'm clearing out my To Do List ... updates to Andrew Close (1804), family and descendants from Ireland into Cumberland, Scotland, America and Australia. Many thanks to Heather Tamara Close for sending us these ... and for the patient…
Another one from the depths of my To Do List ... updates to George Close (1795), family and descendants in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Many thanks to Paul Close for sending us these ... and for the patient wait until I…
From the depths of my To Do List ... updates to John Close (1811) and family moving into New Zealand. Many thanks to Marcia Baker for sending us these ... and for the patient wait until I finally got around…
Another one from the depths of my To Do List ... updates to Jarvis Close (1853) and sister Mary Ann Close (1856) and her (Bushby) family who all ended up in Canada. Many thanks to Margaret for sending us these…
From the depths of my To Do List ... updates to Jervis Close (1793) and family. Many thanks to Iris for sending us these. See all their contributions
Many thanks to Margaret Greer for sending clarifications and photographs of: Anthony John Close (1876) Sarah Agnes Close (1878) and husband Alexis Lucas (1875) William Joseph Close (1890) and wife Hattie Mae Lawrence (1892) The photographs are attached to the…
Clarifications on the Close family in Owen Sound, Canada. Many thanks to Robyn for providing the information. See all their contributions
A set of updates to the details of Hilary Pauline Russell. Many thanks to Juniper for providing the information. See all their contributions
Many thanks to Karen Eileen Close Goodman for allowing us to use her research into "The Descendants of Goodman John Close of Fairfield, Connecticut"; a huge piece of research by Karen spanning over 30 years. This is a wonderful achievement. You…
A set of updates to the family of Robert Close (1837), son of Jobling Close (1798) and Rachael Hodge who emigrated to New Zealand in 1856. Many thanks to Elaine for providing the information. See all their contributions
Updates to the Minchinhampton Closes from Malcolm Jones in the form of a large GEDCOM. Many thanks to Malcolm for sending us this. It's been sat in my To Do heap for quite a while, but finally got around to…
A bunch of certificates starting from Richard Close (1834) down through her family. Many thanks to Lesley for giving us these. See all their contributions
Clarification on the family of Norman Close (c 1879) in Canada. Many thanks to Roberta for giving us these. See all their contributions
Many thanks to Allan Close for sending us his DNA results, and his kind permission to show an extract. This shows the route from Africa into Europe, and from there into the UK. Allan is a descendant of the Durham…
Clarification on the family of Agnes Close (c 1892) in Canada, resulting in 13 new people. Many thanks to John for providing these. See all their contributions
Margaret Southgate (nee Close), one of our contributors, has taken up the mantle of a "One-Namer" of the Close surname. Given that we're a prolific bunch of breeders she's set herself a mammoth task! She would like anybody who is…
As a young man John helped his father Jarvis with his butchers business but he mistakenly thought he had a talent to be a poet. At the age of 16 he started printing fly-sheets of his verses to sell at…
Photographs of Ribba Hall in January 2011. A series of photographs of carvings on barn doors done by the children of John Close, plus others which appear to be other occupants of Ribba over the years. Many thanks to Emma…
