Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920

Betsey Close (Colmer), 1839–1920 (aged 81 years)

Name

Betsey Close (Colmer)

Name: Betsey /Close (Colmer)/

Source: Contributor: Toni Close

Sex Female

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1839 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Baptism	12 May 1839 (aged 0) Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1839 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Parish: Baltonsborough, Somerset Baptism Register
Census 1841	1841 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: James Close (1789) 1841 Census, Census Type: 1841 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset Note: Living with parents and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset. 1841 Census
Census 1851	1851 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: James Close (1789) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset Note: Living with parents and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset. Glover. 1851 Census
Birth of a daughter	Beatrice Amelia Close 11 June 1857 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Beatrice Amelia Close (1857) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Ohio Birth Index
Marriage banns	View this family from 28 January 1860 to 5 February 1860 (aged 21 years) Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1860 Register of Banns, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Second Person: Robert Edwards, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset Register of Banns
Marriage	Robert Edwards — View this family 16 February 1860 (aged 21 years) Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1860 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Second Person: Robert Edwards, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register Note: NOTE: We have a witness at the wedding, George Close, but have no idea who he is. Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Birth of a daughter	Jane Ann Edwards about 1860 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: Can't find a birth record.
Census 1861	1861 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1861 Census, Census Type: 1861 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset Note: Living with husband Robert and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset. 1861 Census
Birth of a daughter	Charlotte Edwards about 1866 West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Charlotte Edwards Registration Date: 1866 Quarter of the Year: Apr-May-Jun Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 664
Birth of a daughter	Eliza Ann Edwards about 1868 West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Eliza Ann Edwards Registration Date: 1868 Quarter of the Year: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 569
Death of a father	James Close (Colmer) about 1870 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death Index
Burial of a father	James Close (Colmer) 9 December 1870 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: James Close (1789) 1870 Burial Register, Name Of Person: James Close, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset Burial Register
Census 1871	1871 West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 England Census, Census Place: West Pennard, Somerset Note: Living with husband Robert and family at West Pennard, Somerset. Living with husband Robert and family at West Pennard, Somerset. Now calling herself Elizabeth. 1871 Census
Birth of a daughter	Emily Charlotte Edwards about 1875 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Emily Charlotte Edwards Registration Date: 1875 Quarter of the Year: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 559
Death of a brother	John Close (Colmer) 11 October 1876 County Asylum, Wells, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1827) 1876 Lunacy Patient Admission Register Death Index Patient Admission Register
Burial of a brother	John Close (Colmer) 16 October 1876 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1827) 1876 Burial Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset Burial Register
Death of a mother	Charlotte Higgins about 1877 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Name: Charlotte Close Age: 76 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801 Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar Death Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom Death Date: 1877 Volume: 5c Page: 413
Burial of a mother	Charlotte Higgins 3 March 1877 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914 Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914 Name: Charlotte Close Age: 76 Birth Year: abt 1801 Burial Date: 3 Mar 1877 Burial Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset, England
Marriage of a daughter	William Blenman — Beatrice Amelia Close — View this family 7 April 1877 Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 Name: Beatrice A Close Gender: Female Marriage Date: 7 Apr 1877 Marriage Place: Ashtabula, Ohio, USA Spouse: William R Blenman
Birth of a son	Victor Robert J Edwards about 1878 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Victor Robert J Edwards Registration Date: 1878 Quarter of the Year: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 530
Census 1881	1881 Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset Note: Living with husband Robert and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset. 1881 Census
Birth of a daughter	Elizabeth Annie Edwards about 1884 West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name: Elizabeth Annie Edwards Registration Date: 1884 Quarter of the Year: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration Place: Wells, Somerset, England Volume: 5c Page: 50
Census 1891	1891 West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: West Pennard, Somerset Note: Living with husband Robert and family at West Pennard, Somerset. 1891 Census
Death of a brother	William Close (Colmer) 3 October 1895 Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Burial of a brother	William Close (Colmer) after 3 October 1895 Amherst, Victoria, Australia Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164529176/william-close
Marriage of a daughter	Robert Mitchell Watson — Beatrice Amelia Close — View this family about 1896 Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Source: Beatrice Amelia Close (1857) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Ohio
Death of a brother	Solomon (Saul) Close (Colmer) about 1899 Victoria, Australia Note: Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988 Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988 Name: Solomon Close Death Registration Year: 1899 Death Registration Place: Victoria, Australia Father: Jas Close Mother Maiden Name: Higgins Reference Number: 9243
Emigration	about 1901 (aged 62 years) Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: Looks as though Betsey and Robert went to America for the wedding of their daughter Annie in 1901.
Death of a husband	Robert Edwards 19 July 1901 Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Name: Robert J Edwards Birth Date: 17 Feb 1829 Death Date: 19 Jul 1901 Cemetery: Orwell North Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States of America
Burial of a husband	Robert Edwards after 19 July 1901 Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149404743/robert-j-edwards
Death of a brother	James Close (Colmer) 5 August 1901 Victoria, Australia Note: Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988 Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988 Name: Jas Close Death Registration Year: 1901 Death Registration Place: Victoria, Australia Father: Jas Close Mother Maiden Name: Higgins Reference Number: 11822
Burial of a brother	James Close (Colmer) after 5 August 1901 Amherst, Victoria, Australia Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231108305/james-close
Census 1910 US Fed	1910 Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1910 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1910 US Federal Census, Census Place: Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio Note: Living with daughter Annie and family at Orwell, Ohio. 1910 US Federal Census
Death	14 February 1920 (aged 81 years) Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America
Burial	after 14 February 1920 (0 days after death) Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44210181/elizabeth-edwards

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1789 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 21 June 1789 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 12 April 1824 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1870 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 9 December 1870 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charlotte Higgins Thomas Close (Colmer) John Close (Colmer) William Close (Colmer) James Close (Colmer) Solomon (Saul) Close (Colmer) Betsey Close (Colmer) James Close (Colmer) 1789–1870 Birth: about 1789 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1870 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1802 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 24 January 1802 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 12 April 1824 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1877 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 3 March 1877 — Baltonsborough, 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 (Colmer) Thomas Close (Colmer) John Close (Colmer) William Close (Colmer) James Close (Colmer) Solomon (Saul) Close (Colmer) Betsey Close (Colmer) Charlotte Higgins 1802–1877 Birth: about 1802 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1877 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — 12 April 1824 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
21 months elder brother	Links Birth: about 1825 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 26 January 1825 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Immigration: before 1851 — Victoria, Australia Marriage: about 1860 — Victoria, Australia Disappeared: after 1863 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rebecca Hamilton William Close (Colmer) Thomas Close (Colmer) 1825– Birth: about 1825 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1827 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 29 December 1833 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 Marriage banns: from 3 February 1861 to 17 February 1861 — Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, England Marriage: 18 February 1861 — Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, England Census 1861: 7 April 1861 — Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 11 October 1876 — County Asylum, Wells, Somerset, England Burial: 16 October 1876 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Family with spouse Elizabeth Squire John Close (Colmer) 1827–1876 Birth: about 1827 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 11 October 1876 — County Asylum, Wells, Somerset, England
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1830 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 17 October 1830 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage banns: from 25 January 1852 to 8 February 1852 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 9 February 1852 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Immigration: 8 August 1853 — Geelong, Victoria, Australia Death: 3 October 1895 — Talbot, Victoria, Australia Burial: after 3 October 1895 — Amherst, Victoria, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Ann Squire Mary Anne Close (Colmer) Sarah Ann Close (Colmer) Susan Close (Colmer) William Close (Colmer) 1830–1895 Birth: about 1830 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 3 October 1895 — Talbot, Victoria, Australia
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1833 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 29 December 1833 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stoke Trister, Wincanton, Somerset, England Immigration: 5 July 1852 — Geelong, Victoria, Australia Marriage: about 1862 — Victoria, Australia Death: 5 August 1901 — Victoria, Australia Burial: after 5 August 1901 — Amherst, Victoria, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rebecca Esther Ambleton Emily Charlotte Close (Colmer) Walter Close (Colmer) Alfred Close (Colmer) Thomas Close (Colmer) James Close (Colmer) 1833–1901 Birth: about 1833 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 5 August 1901 — Victoria, Australia
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1836 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Immigration: about September 1853 — Geelong, Victoria, Australia Marriage: about 1862 — Victoria, Australia Death: about 1899 — Victoria, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann Hill John James Close (Colmer) Albert Henry Close (Colmer) George Close (Colmer) William Close (Colmer) Henry Close (Colmer) Charles Close (Colmer) Alfred Solomon Close (Colmer) Charlotte Isabella Close (Colmer) Robert Hughston Close (Colmer) Mary Ann Close (Colmer) George William Close (Colmer) Caroline Eliza Close (Colmer) Solomon (Saul) Close (Colmer) 1836–1899 Birth: about 1836 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1899 — Victoria, Australia
4 years herself	Links Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 May 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage banns: from 28 January 1860 to 5 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 16 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Emigration: about 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Burial: after 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Edwards Jane Ann Edwards Charlotte Edwards Eliza Ann Edwards Emily Charlotte Edwards Victor Robert J Edwards Elizabeth Annie Edwards Family with spouse Beatrice Amelia Close Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920 Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America

Family with Robert Edwards
husband	Links Birth: about 1831 — North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Marriage: 16 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 19 July 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Burial: after 19 July 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Betsey Close (Colmer) Jane Ann Edwards Charlotte Edwards Eliza Ann Edwards Emily Charlotte Edwards Victor Robert J Edwards Elizabeth Annie Edwards Robert Edwards 1831–1901 Birth: about 1831 — North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: 19 July 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America
herself	Links Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 May 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage banns: from 28 January 1860 to 5 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 16 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Emigration: about 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Burial: after 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Edwards Jane Ann Edwards Charlotte Edwards Eliza Ann Edwards Emily Charlotte Edwards Victor Robert J Edwards Elizabeth Annie Edwards Family with spouse Beatrice Amelia Close Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920 Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America
Marriage	Marriage — 16 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
11 months daughter	Links Birth: about 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jane Ann Edwards 1860– Birth: about 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
7 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1866 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Charlotte Edwards 1866– Birth: about 1866 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
3 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1868 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Eliza Ann Edwards 1868– Birth: about 1868 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
8 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1875 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Emily Charlotte Edwards 1875– Birth: about 1875 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1878 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Victor Robert J Edwards 1878– Birth: about 1878 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
7 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1884 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Annie Edwards 1884– Birth: about 1884 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England

… … + Betsey Close (Colmer)
herself	Links Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 12 May 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage banns: from 28 January 1860 to 5 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 16 February 1860 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1881: 1881 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1891: 1891 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Emigration: about 1901 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Burial: after 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Edwards Jane Ann Edwards Charlotte Edwards Eliza Ann Edwards Emily Charlotte Edwards Victor Robert J Edwards Elizabeth Annie Edwards Family with spouse Beatrice Amelia Close Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920 Birth: about 1839 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 14 February 1920 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America
daughter	Links Birth: 11 June 1857 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Immigration: about 1874 — Ohio, America Immigration: 5 March 1875 — New York, New York County, New York, America Note: 1875 Marriage: 7 April 1877 — Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Bloomfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, America Naturalisation: about 1888 — America Census 1890 US Fed: 1890 Marriage: about 1896 — Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Note: Death: 14 February 1942 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Blenman Mary Ada Blenman Ida J Blenman William Thomas Blenman Mabel M Blenman Harry Robert Blenman George Thomas Blenman Family with spouse Robert Mitchell Watson Wilbur Watson Beatrice Amelia Close 1857–1942 Birth: 11 June 1857 — Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: 14 February 1942 — Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, America

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Baptism	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1839 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Parish: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Census 1841	Source: James Close (1789) 1841 Census, Census Type: 1841 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Census 1851	Source: James Close (1789) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Marriage banns	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1860 Register of Banns, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Second Person: Robert Edwards, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Marriage	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1860 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Betsey Close, Second Person: Robert Edwards, Registration District: Baltonsborough, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register
Census 1861	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1861 Census, Census Type: 1861 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Census 1871	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 England Census, Census Place: West Pennard, Somerset
Census 1881	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Baltonsborough, Somerset
Census 1891	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: West Pennard, Somerset
Census 1910 US Fed	Source: Betsey Close (1839) 1910 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1910 US Federal Census, Census Place: Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio
Name	Source: Contributor: Toni Close

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Census 1841	Living with parents and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset.
Census 1851	Living with parents and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset. Glover.
Marriage	NOTE: We have a witness at the wedding, George Close, but have no idea who he is.
Census 1861	Living with husband Robert and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset.
Census 1871	Living with husband Robert and family at West Pennard, Somerset. Now calling herself Elizabeth.
Census 1881	Living with husband Robert and family at Baltonsborough, Somerset.
Census 1891	Living with husband Robert and family at West Pennard, Somerset.
Emigration	Looks as though Betsey and Robert went to America for the wedding of their daughter Annie in 1901.
Census 1910 US Fed	Living with daughter Annie and family at Orwell, Ohio.
Burial	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44210181/elizabeth-edwards

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Baptism	Baptism Register
Census 1841	1841 Census
Census 1851	1851 Census
Marriage banns	Register of Banns
Marriage	Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Census 1861	1861 Census
Census 1871	1871 Census
Census 1881	1881 Census
Census 1891	1891 Census
Census 1910 US Fed	1910 US Federal Census
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Media object	1851 Census
Media object	Baptism Register
Media object	1861 Census
Media object	1871 Census
Media object	1881 Census
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	1910 US Federal Census
Media object	Marriage Register
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Name: Betsy Close Registration Year: 1860 Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar Registration District: Wells Volume: 5c Page: 911
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Name: Robert Edwards Registration Year: 1860 Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar Registration District: Wells Volume: 5c Page: 911
Media object	Register of Banns

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Family with parents
father Parents James Close Jane Colmer	James Close (Colmer) 1789–1870
mother Parents John Higgins Sarah Appleby	Charlotte Higgins 1802–1877
elder brother Family Rebecca Hamilton William Close (Colmer)	Thomas Close (Colmer) 1825–
elder brother Family Family Elizabeth Squire	John Close (Colmer) 1827–1876
elder brother Family Sarah Ann Squire Mary Anne Close (Colmer) Sarah Ann Close (Colmer) Susan Close (Colmer)	William Close (Colmer) 1830–1895
elder brother Family Rebecca Esther Ambleton Emily Charlotte Close (Colmer) Walter Close (Colmer) Alfred Close (Colmer) Thomas Close (Colmer)	James Close (Colmer) 1833–1901
elder brother Family Mary Ann Hill John James Close (Colmer) Albert Henry Close (Colmer) George Close (Colmer) William Close (Colmer) Henry Close (Colmer) Charles Close (Colmer) Alfred Solomon Close (Colmer) Charlotte Isabella Close (Colmer) Robert Hughston Close (Colmer) Mary Ann Close (Colmer) George William Close (Colmer) Caroline Eliza Close (Colmer)	Solomon (Saul) Close (Colmer) 1836–1899
herself	Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920

Family with Robert Edwards
husband	Robert Edwards 1831–1901
herself	Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920
daughter	Jane Ann Edwards 1860–
daughter	Charlotte Edwards 1866–
daughter	Eliza Ann Edwards 1868–
daughter	Emily Charlotte Edwards 1875–
son	Victor Robert J Edwards 1878–
daughter	Elizabeth Annie Edwards 1884–

… … + Betsey Close (Colmer)
herself	Betsey Close (Colmer) 1839–1920
daughter Family William Blenman Mary Ada Blenman Ida J Blenman William Thomas Blenman Mabel M Blenman Harry Robert Blenman George Thomas Blenman Family Robert Mitchell Watson Wilbur Watson	Beatrice Amelia Close 1857–1942