Herbert George Close 1877–1959

Herbert George Close, 1877–1959 (aged 82 years)

Name

Herbert George Close

Name: Herbert George /Close/

Source: Contributor: Toni Close

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1877 Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Birth Index
Baptism	16 December 1877 (aged 0) Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1877 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Herbert George Close, Parish: Weston-in-Gordano, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a brother	Albert Tom Close after 1 November 1880 Portishead, Somerset, England Death Index
Burial of a brother	Albert Tom Close 30 December 1880 Portishead, Somerset, England Source: Albert Tom Close (1880) 1880 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Albert Tom Close, Registration District: Portishead, Somerset Burial Register
Census 1881	1881 Portishead, Somerset, England Source: James Close (1851) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Portishead, Somerset Note: Living with parents and family at Portishead, Somerset. 1881 Census
Death of a brother	Edward Charles Close after September 1882 Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Death of a sister	Elizabeth Ann Janet Close about 1885 Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Death Index
Burial of a sister	Elizabeth Ann Janet Close 31 August 1885 Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England Source: Elizabeth Ann Janet Close (1882) 1885 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Elizabeth Ann Janet Close, Registration District: Redcliffe, Somerset Burial Register
Death of a mother	Martha Bessant about 1886 Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Name: Martha Close Age: 36 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Death Registration Place: Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Death Date: 1886 Volume: 6a Page: 86
Census 1891	1891 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: James Close (1851) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire Note: Living with parents and family at Bristol, Gloucestershire. Labourer.
Census 1901	1901 Note: Can't find a record for this year.
Marriage of a parent	James Close — Elizabeth Ann Thomas — View this family about 1908 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage Index Marriage Index
Census 1911	1911 Note: Can't find a record for this year.
Death of a brother	James John Close about 1914 Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Death Index
Milit-Beg	10 September 1915 England Source: Bruce Edwin Close (1891) WW1 Service Award, Record Type: WW1 Service Award, Name Of Person: Bruce Edwin Close, Military Unit: Royal Field Artillery Note: Served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during WW1.
Military Award	1919 England Source: Military Award: 1914/15 Star Source: Bruce Edwin Close (1891) WW1 Service Award, Record Type: WW1 Service Award, Name Of Person: Bruce Edwin Close, Military Unit: Royal Field Artillery Note: Awarded the 1914-1915 Star for service in the Royal Field Artillery. WW1 Service Award 1914-1915 Star
Marriage	Elizabeth Helen Tainton — View this family 25 December 1920 (aged 43 years) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1920 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Herbert George Close, Second Person: Elizabeth Helen Sheeley, Registration District: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Note: Both recorded as being Widowed. Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Death of a father	James Close about 1921 Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death Index
Death	7 May 1959 (aged 82 years) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1959 Probate, Location: Bristol, Court: Bristol
Probate	26 June 1959 (1 month after death) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1959 Probate, Location: Bristol, Court: Bristol Probate Calendar

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 October 1851 — Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza Maul Sarah Ann Close Family with spouse Martha Bessant James John Close Job William Close Herbert George Close Albert Tom Close Edward Charles Close Elizabeth Ann Janet Close Joseph Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Unknown Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Thomas James Close 1851–1921 Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1851 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Death: about 1886 — Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Close James John Close Job William Close Herbert George Close Albert Tom Close Edward Charles Close Elizabeth Ann Janet Close Joseph Close Martha Bessant 1851–1886 Birth: about 1851 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Death: about 1886 — Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England
13 months elder brother	Links Birth: 3 February 1874 — Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 31 January 1875 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Education: Admitted into St John Infants School, Glastonbury, Somerset. — 30 April 1877 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1901: 1901 — Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1911: 1911 — Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Death: about 1914 — Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann Trevethan Beatrice Emily Close Doris May Close Idris Stanley Close William George Close James John Close 1874–1914 Birth: 3 February 1874 — Portishead, Somerset, England Death: about 1914 — Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: 11 May 1876 — Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 6 May 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Military Service: from 1896 to 1908 — England Census 1901: 1901 — Barbados Note: about 1907 Census 1911: 1911 — Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Military Service: from 1915 to 1919 — England Census 19111: 1939 — Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Death: about 1962 — Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Helen (Ellen) Amelia (Daisy) Ashton William E V Close Job William Close 1876–1962 Birth: 11 May 1876 — Portishead, Somerset, England Death: about 1962 — Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
20 months himself	Links Birth: about 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 16 December 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 Census 1911: 1911 Milit-Beg: 10 September 1915 — England Military Award: 1919 — England Marriage: 25 December 1920 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 7 May 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 26 June 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Helen Tainton Herbert George Close 1877–1959 Birth: about 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Death: 7 May 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1880 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 31 October 1880 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Death: after 1 November 1880 — Portishead, Somerset, England Burial: 30 December 1880 — Portishead, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Albert Tom Close 1880–1880 Birth: about 1880 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Death: after 1 November 1880 — Portishead, Somerset, England
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 24 January 1882 — Portishead, Somerset, England Death: after September 1882 — Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Edward Charles Close 1881–1882 Birth: about 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Death: after September 1882 — Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1882 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Death: about 1885 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Burial: 31 August 1885 — Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Ann Janet Close 1882–1885 Birth: about 1882 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Death: about 1885 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1884 — Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Disappeared: after 1902 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Joseph Close 1884– Birth: about 1884 — Somerset, England

Father’s family with Eliza Maul
father	Links Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 October 1851 — Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza Maul Sarah Ann Close Family with spouse Martha Bessant James John Close Job William Close Herbert George Close Albert Tom Close Edward Charles Close Elizabeth Ann Janet Close Joseph Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Unknown Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Thomas James Close 1851–1921 Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1852 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 29 March 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Close Sarah Ann Close Eliza Maul 1852–1871 Birth: about 1852 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
3 months half-sister	Links Birth: about 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 4 December 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 19 February 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Ann Close 1870–1871 Birth: about 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Father’s family with Mary Ann Unknown
father	Links Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 October 1851 — Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza Maul Sarah Ann Close Family with spouse Martha Bessant James John Close Job William Close Herbert George Close Albert Tom Close Edward Charles Close Elizabeth Ann Janet Close Joseph Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Unknown Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Thomas James Close 1851–1921 Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1858 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: after 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1907 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Joseph Thomas Clara Close (Thomas) Family with spouse James Close Mary Ann Unknown 1858–1907 Birth: about 1858 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1907 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
half-sister	Celia Close –

Father’s family with Elizabeth Ann Thomas
father	Links Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 October 1851 — Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 11 October 1870 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1873 — Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza Maul Sarah Ann Close Family with spouse Martha Bessant James John Close Job William Close Herbert George Close Albert Tom Close Edward Charles Close Elizabeth Ann Janet Close Joseph Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Unknown Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Thomas James Close 1851–1921 Birth: about 1851 — Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England Death: about 1921 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
stepmother	Links Birth: 26 September 1866 — Kingswood, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 19111: 1939 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1949 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Close Elizabeth Ann Thomas 1866–1949 Birth: 26 September 1866 — Kingswood, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1949 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1908 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Family with Elizabeth Helen Tainton
himself	Links Birth: about 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Baptism: 16 December 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Portishead, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 Census 1911: 1911 Milit-Beg: 10 September 1915 — England Military Award: 1919 — England Marriage: 25 December 1920 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 7 May 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 26 June 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Helen Tainton Herbert George Close 1877–1959 Birth: about 1877 — Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Somerset, England Death: 7 May 1959 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 25 December 1920 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Albert Henry Sheeley Albert William Henry Sheeley Family with spouse Herbert George Close Elizabeth Helen Tainton 1875– Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage	Marriage — 25 December 1920 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Albert Henry Sheeley + Elizabeth Helen Tainton
wife’s husband	Links Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 6 March 1917 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Helen Tainton Albert William Henry Sheeley Albert Henry Sheeley 1875–1917 Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 6 March 1917 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 25 December 1920 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Albert Henry Sheeley Albert William Henry Sheeley Family with spouse Herbert George Close Elizabeth Helen Tainton 1875– Birth: about 1875 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
stepson	Links Birth: about 1903 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Albert William Henry Sheeley 1903– Birth: about 1903 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
stepdaughter	Kathleen Sheeley –
stepson	Thomas James Sheeley –
stepdaughter	Eileen Sheeley –
stepdaughter	Connie Sheeley –

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Baptism	Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1877 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Herbert George Close, Parish: Weston-in-Gordano, Somerset
Census 1881	Source: James Close (1851) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Portishead, Somerset
Census 1891	Source: James Close (1851) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire
Milit-Beg	Source: Bruce Edwin Close (1891) WW1 Service Award, Record Type: WW1 Service Award, Name Of Person: Bruce Edwin Close, Military Unit: Royal Field Artillery
Military Award	Source: Military Award: 1914/15 Star Source: Bruce Edwin Close (1891) WW1 Service Award, Record Type: WW1 Service Award, Name Of Person: Bruce Edwin Close, Military Unit: Royal Field Artillery
Marriage	Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1920 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Herbert George Close, Second Person: Elizabeth Helen Sheeley, Registration District: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register
Name	Source: Contributor: Toni Close
Death	Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1959 Probate, Location: Bristol, Court: Bristol
Probate	Source: Herbert George Close (1877) 1959 Probate, Location: Bristol, Court: Bristol

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Census 1881	Living with parents and family at Portishead, Somerset.
Census 1891	Living with parents and family at Bristol, Gloucestershire. Labourer.
Census 1901	Can't find a record for this year.
Census 1911	Can't find a record for this year.
Milit-Beg	Served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during WW1.
Military Award	Awarded the 1914-1915 Star for service in the Royal Field Artillery.
Marriage	Both recorded as being Widowed.

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Birth	Birth Index
Baptism	Baptism Register
Census 1881	1881 Census
Census 1891
Military Award	WW1 Service Award 1914-1915 Star
Marriage	Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Probate	Probate Calendar
Media object	1914-1915 Star
Media object	1881 Census
Media object	Birth Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Herbert George Close Registration Date: 1878 Quarter of the Year: Jan-Feb-Mar Registration Place: Bedminster, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 737
Media object	Baptism Register
Media object	WW1 Service Award
Media object	Probate Calendar
Media object	Marriage Register
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Name: Herbert G Close Registration Date: 1920 Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration District: Bristol Spouse: Elizabeth H Sheeley Volume Number: 6a Page Number: 14
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Name: Elizabeth H Sheeley Registration Date: 1920 Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration District: Bristol Spouse: Herbert G Close Volume Number: 6a Page Number: 14

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8 September 2022

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Family with parents
father Parents Job Close Mary Ann Lethby	James Close 1851–1921
mother	Martha Bessant 1851–1886
elder brother Family Mary Ann Trevethan Beatrice Emily Close Doris May Close Idris Stanley Close Thomas James Close Barbara Enid Close William George Close	James John Close 1874–1914
elder brother Family Helen (Ellen) Amelia (Daisy) Ashton Daisy Close Sylvia Florence Close William E V Close Ivy Pearl Close Freda Beatrice Close Olga Celia Close	Job William Close 1876–1962
himself	Herbert George Close 1877–1959
younger brother	Albert Tom Close 1880–1880
younger brother	Edward Charles Close 1881–1882
younger sister	Elizabeth Ann Janet Close 1882–1885
younger brother	Joseph Close 1884–

Father’s family with Eliza Maul
father Parents Job Close Mary Ann Lethby	James Close 1851–1921
stepmother	Eliza Maul 1852–1871
half-sister	Sarah Ann Close 1870–1871

Father’s family with Mary Ann Unknown
father Parents Job Close Mary Ann Lethby	James Close 1851–1921
stepmother	Mary Ann Unknown 1858–1907
half-sister Family Edward Thomas Smith Myfanwy V Smith Beatrice Mary Smith Evelyn M Smith Elsie Jane Smith Edward James Smith	Celia Close

Father’s family with Elizabeth Ann Thomas
father Parents Job Close Mary Ann Lethby	James Close 1851–1921
stepmother	Elizabeth Ann Thomas 1866–1949

Family with Elizabeth Helen Tainton
himself	Herbert George Close 1877–1959
wife	Elizabeth Helen Tainton 1875–

Albert Henry Sheeley + Elizabeth Helen Tainton
wife’s husband	Albert Henry Sheeley 1875–1917
wife	Elizabeth Helen Tainton 1875–
stepson	Albert William Henry Sheeley 1903–
stepdaughter	Kathleen Sheeley
stepson	Thomas James Sheeley
stepdaughter	Eileen Sheeley
stepdaughter	Connie Sheeley

Descendants

Herbert George Close(1877–1959)
- Elizabeth Helen Tainton1920
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