James Close, 1795–1883 (aged 87 years)
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- James /Close/
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Note: Moved to Crosby Garrett, Westmorland with brothers William and Jarvis |
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Note: His coffin was the first at Crosby Garrett to have a brass nameplate. His coffin was the first at Crosby Garrett to have a brass nameplate. Headstone Inscription at St. AndrewÆs Church Crosby Garrett: In Memory of Elizabeth wife of Thomas Hall late of Potts Valley died Jan 1st 1861 aged 87 Also William Close, Crosby Garrett died June 1st 1836 aged 52 ôBlessed are the dead which die in the Lord for they rest from their labours and their works do follow themö |
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Census 1841
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Note: Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland |
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Note: Witnesses: John Parker & Elizabeth Close - (?sister - married same day at Kirkby Stephen) |
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Note: Died at Crosby Garrett, Westmorland of "Natural decay". |
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Census 1851
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Note: Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland. Farmer of 1250 acres. 5 servants. |
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Note: Buried at the Wesleyan Methodist burial ground, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland. Buried at the Wesleyan Methodist burial ground, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland. ôHis coffin was born by four nephews, all fine tall young menö written by son John ôPoetö Close Memorial Inscription on headstone reads: In Memory of Jarvis Close who died Aug XIII MDCCCLIII Aged LXVII years Also of Elizabeth his wife who died Feb XXVII Aged LXXIX years |
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Census 1861
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Note: Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland. Farmer of 200 acres. |
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Census 1871
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Note: Living at Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland |
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Note: Living in retirement at Chapel View, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland (in book by John Close) |
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Note: Penrith Observer û Article on the Smardale Herd of Cattle. |
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Census 1881
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Note: Living at Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland |
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Note: For a time James farmed with his brothers William and Jarvis at Chapel House. In 1822 he married Elizabeth Hall of Potts and they moved to Smardale Hall at around 1832 where he became a well-known breeder of Premium Bulls for which he won many prizes. For a time James farmed with his brothers William and Jarvis at Chapel House. In 1822 he married Elizabeth Hall of Potts and they moved to Smardale Hall at around 1832 where he became a well-known breeder of Premium Bulls for which he won many prizes. His sons were also farmers: William at Potts, which had been his maternal grandparents farm. Jarvis farmed at Winton The youngest son James farmed first at Lingstubbs near Penrith, then at Holmescales near Kendal. The Penrith Observer for 29th August 1876 gives a long account of the farming methods he used in rearing his herd of Pedigree Cattle. In 1887 James moved his herd from Holmescales to Carperby in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. His cousin Maria Barker lived there with her husband Thomas Willis who was a well known sheep and cattle breeder. James was also a veterinary "quack" of considerable local renown for practising homoeopathy on animals. |
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Note: The Memorial Inscription on his Headstone reads: The Memorial Inscription on his Headstone reads: In Memory of Elizabeth the wife of James Close late of Smardale Hall who died in Peace Jan 11th 1868 aged 68 years Also of the above named James Close who died June 12th 1883 aged 86 years Also Agnes their daughter who died Mar 10th 1881 aged 57 years Also of Thomas Hall Close son of the above named James & Elizabeth Close who died April .. 1889 Aged ààyà.. [eroded] |
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1752–1802
Birth: 1752 — Whitaside, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: about October 1802 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1752–1828
Birth: about 1752 — West Witton, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England Death: 14 December 1828 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
| Marriage | Marriage — 17 May 1777 — Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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2 years
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1779–1844
Birth: 11 October 1779 — Hartlakes, Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 22 December 1844 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1781–1797
Birth: 27 October 1781 — Hartlakes, Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1797 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1783–1836
Birth: 12 September 1783 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1 June 1836 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1786–1853
Birth: about 1786 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 13 August 1853 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1788–1788
Birth: 1788 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: about 23 April 1788 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1791–1881
Birth: 1791 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 2 October 1881 — Wakefield, Yorkshire, England |
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1793–
Birth: 11 February 1793 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1795–1883
Birth: 20 August 1795 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 12 June 1883 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1796–1859
Birth: about 1796 — Swaledale, Yorkshire, England Death: 1859 — Scarborough, Yorkshire, England |
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1795–1883
Birth: 20 August 1795 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 12 June 1883 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1800–1869
Birth: about 1800 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 1869 — Westmorland, England |
| Marriage | Marriage — 31 January 1822 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1822–1881
Birth: 1822 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 10 March 1881 — Murton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland, England |
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1824–1889
Birth: 1824 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 1889 — Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland, England |
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1826–1895
Birth: 1826 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: about 1895 — Westmorland, England |
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1829–1893
Birth: 27 January 1829 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 26 July 1893 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1831–1908
Birth: 1831 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 27 October 1908 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1833–1912
Birth: 30 December 1833 — Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 25 July 1912 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1837–1911
Birth: 1837 — Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 1911 — Westmorland, England |
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1843–1929
Birth: 1843 — Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England Death: 10 May 1929 — Carnforth, Lancashire, England |
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Source: Contributor: Karen Burnell
Source: Contributor: Christine Howarth
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Moved to Crosby Garrett, Westmorland with brothers William and Jarvis |
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| Census 1841 |
Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland |
| Census 1851 |
Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland. Farmer of 1250 acres. 5 servants. |
| Census 1861 |
Living with wife Elizabeth and family at Smardale, Westmorland. Farmer of 200 acres. |
| Census 1871 |
Living at Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland |
| Residence |
Living in retirement at Chapel View, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland (in book by John Close) |
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Penrith Observer û Article on the Smardale Herd of Cattle. |
| Census 1881 |
Living at Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland |
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For a time James farmed with his brothers William and Jarvis at Chapel House. In 1822 he married Elizabeth Hall of Potts and they moved to Smardale Hall at around 1832 where he became a well-known breeder of Premium Bulls for which he won many prizes. His sons were also farmers: William at Potts, which had been his maternal grandparents farm. Jarvis farmed at Winton The youngest son James farmed first at Lingstubbs near Penrith, then at Holmescales near Kendal. The Penrith Observer for 29th August 1876 gives a long account of the farming methods he used in rearing his herd of Pedigree Cattle. In 1887 James moved his herd from Holmescales to Carperby in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. His cousin Maria Barker lived there with her husband Thomas Willis who was a well known sheep and cattle breeder. James was also a veterinary "quack" of considerable local renown for practising homoeopathy on animals. |
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The Memorial Inscription on his Headstone reads: In Memory of Elizabeth the wife of James Close late of Smardale Hall who died in Peace Jan 11th 1868 aged 68 years Also of the above named James Close who died June 12th 1883 aged 86 years Also Agnes their daughter who died Mar 10th 1881 aged 57 years Also of Thomas Hall Close son of the above named James & Elizabeth Close who died April .. 1889 Aged ààyà.. [eroded] |
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Note: James Close (1795) Death Index James Close (1795) Death Index April / May / June 1883 James Close aged 86, East Ward, Westmorland Volume: 10b Page 409 |
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Note: James Close (1795) Death Index James Close (1795) Death Index April / May / June 1883 James Close aged 86, East Ward, Westmorland Volume: 10b Page 409 |
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Note: James Close (1795) Death Index James Close (1795) Death Index April / May / June 1883 James Close aged 86, East Ward, Westmorland Volume: 10b Page 409 |