Benjamin Close 1769–1839

Benjamin Close, 1769–1839 (aged 69 years)

Name

Benjamin Close

Name: Benjamin /Close/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	12 July 1769 Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
Death of a father	Nathaniel Close 4 November 1770 Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
Death of a mother	Hannah Knapp about November 1770 Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
Marriage	Rhoda Bishop — View this family about 1788 (aged 18 years) Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a daughter	Laura Close 16 July 1789 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Laura Close (1789) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Milton, Saratoga County, New York
Birth of a daughter	Sarah (Sally) Close 12 November 1791 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a son	William B Close 22 April 1794 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a daughter	Mary Close 7 August 1797 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Mary Close (1797) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Wilton, Saratoga County, New York Source: Mary Close (1797) 1865 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1865 US NY State Census, Census Place: Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York
Birth of a son	Hiram Close 23 January 1800 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a son	Lewis Peter Close 20 March 1803 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Lewis Peter Close (1803) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York
Death of a brother	Peter Close about August 1804 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a daughter	Lydia B Close 5 October 1805 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Lydia B Close (1805) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York Source: Lydia B Close (1805) 1865 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1865 US NY State Census, Census Place: Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York Source: Lydia B Close (1805) 1875 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1875 US NY State Census, Census Place: Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York
Birth of a daughter	Frances (Fanny) E Close 5 March 1807 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Frances E Close (1807) 1865 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1865 US NY State Census, Census Place: Mayfield, Fulton County, New York Source: Frances E Close (1807) 1875 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1875 US NY State Census, Census Place: Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York
Marriage of a daughter	James Hill — Laura Close — View this family about 1809 Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a daughter	Jane Ann Close 11 January 1810 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Jane Ann Close (1810) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Milton, Saratoga County, New York Source: Jane Ann Close (1810) 1865 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1865 US NY State Census, Census Place: Milton, Saratoga County, New York Source: Jane Ann Close (1810) 1875 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1875 US NY State Census, Census Place: Milton, Saratoga County, New York
Death of a sister	Ruth Close about 1812 America
Marriage of a daughter	George Smith — Sarah (Sally) Close — View this family about 1812 Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Note: NOTE: Not entirely sure this is correct. The pieces sort of fit, but there are discrepencies.
Death of a brother	Slawter Close about June 1816 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Marriage of a daughter	Unknown Patchen — Mary Close — View this family after 1817 New York, America Note: Estimate. Based on Mary being at least 20 when she married.
Marriage of a daughter	Shepard Randall — Lydia B Close — View this family 17 January 1828 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Marriage of a daughter	Marshall Weatherby — Frances (Fanny) E Close — View this family about 1828 New York, America
Marriage of a son	Hiram Close — Nancy Weatherby — View this family 28 January 1829 New York, America
Marriage of a daughter	Nicholas Wagman — Mary Close — View this family 16 April 1829 Saratoga County, New York, America
Census 1830 US Fed	1830 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Source: Benjamin Close (1769) 1830 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1830 US Federal Census, Census Place: Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York Note: Living at Greenfield, New York. 1830 US Federal Census
Marriage of a son	Lewis Peter Close — Eliza Emelisa Esmond — View this family about 1830 New York, America Note: Estimate
Death of a wife	Rhoda Bishop 19 October 1837 Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971 Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971 Name: Rhoda Close Birth Date: abt 1766 Gender: Female Death Date: 19 Oct 1837 Death Age: 71 Years Burial Place: Saratoga, New York, USA Spouse: B. Close
Burial of a wife	Rhoda Bishop after 19 October 1837 Saint Johns Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116005556
Death	9 January 1839 (aged 69 years) Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971 Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971 Name: Benjamin Close Birth Date: abt 1769 Death Date: 9 Jan 1839 Death Age: 70 Years Burial Place: Saratoga, New York, USA
Burial	after 9 January 1839 (0 days after death) Saint Johns Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116005460

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 6 March 1735 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Milit-Beg: between 1755 and 1762 — Connecticut, America Note: about August 1757 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Marriage: about 1759 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Note: 21 December 1767 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Note: Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: 4 November 1770 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hannah Knapp Peter Close William Close Slawter Close Ruth Close Benjamin Close Nathaniel Close 1735–1770 Birth: 6 March 1735 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: 4 November 1770 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
mother	Links Birth: 22 January 1735 — America Marriage: about 1759 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: about November 1770 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nathaniel Close Peter Close William Close Slawter Close Ruth Close Benjamin Close Hannah Knapp 1735–1770 Birth: 22 January 1735 — America Death: about November 1770 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
Marriage	Marriage — about 1759 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1760 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Marriage: about 1783 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Census 1790 US Fed: 1790 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1800 US Fed: 1800 — Northumberland, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: about August 1804 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Delilah Rebecca Scofield Nathaniel Close Rebecca Ann Close John Close Delilah Close Slawter Close Beroth B Close Rebecca Ann Close Peter Close Peter Close 1760–1804 Birth: about 1760 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: about August 1804 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1763 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Disappeared: after 1764 Note: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Close 1763– Birth: about 1763 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1765 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: about June 1816 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Slawter Close 1765–1816 Birth: about 1765 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: about June 1816 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: 22 May 1768 — Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Marriage: about 1792 — America Note: Death: about 1812 — America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Spalding Ruth Close 1768–1812 Birth: 22 May 1768 — Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: about 1812 — America
14 months himself	Links Birth: 12 July 1769 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Marriage: about 1788 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1830 US Fed: 1830 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 9 January 1839 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 9 January 1839 — Saint Johns Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rhoda Bishop Laura Close Sarah (Sally) Close William B Close Mary Close Hiram Close Lewis Peter Close Lydia B Close Frances (Fanny) E Close Jane Ann Close Benjamin Close 1769–1839 Birth: 12 July 1769 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: 9 January 1839 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America

Family with Rhoda Bishop
himself	Links Birth: 12 July 1769 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Marriage: about 1788 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1830 US Fed: 1830 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 9 January 1839 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 9 January 1839 — Saint Johns Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rhoda Bishop Laura Close Sarah (Sally) Close William B Close Mary Close Hiram Close Lewis Peter Close Lydia B Close Frances (Fanny) E Close Jane Ann Close Benjamin Close 1769–1839 Birth: 12 July 1769 — Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, America Death: 9 January 1839 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
wife	Links Birth: about 1766 — New York, America Marriage: about 1788 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 19 October 1837 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 19 October 1837 — Saint Johns Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Benjamin Close Laura Close Sarah (Sally) Close William B Close Mary Close Hiram Close Lewis Peter Close Lydia B Close Frances (Fanny) E Close Jane Ann Close Rhoda Bishop 1766–1837 Birth: about 1766 — New York, America Death: 19 October 1837 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
Marriage	Marriage — about 1788 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
19 months daughter	Links Birth: 16 July 1789 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1809 — Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 Death: 6 January 1863 — Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Burial: after 6 January 1863 — Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery, Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Hill Harvey Nicholas Hill Laura Close 1789–1863 Birth: 16 July 1789 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 6 January 1863 — Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America
2 years daughter	Links Birth: 12 November 1791 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1812 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Death: 24 March 1860 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Burial: after 24 March 1860 — Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery, Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Smith Chauncy J Smith Seth Harmon Smith Rhoda Smith Laura M Smith Jane Ann Smith John H Smith Lydia Emeline Smith Benjamin J Smith Elizabeth Smith George Smith Sarah (Sally) Close 1791–1860 Birth: 12 November 1791 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 24 March 1860 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America
3 years son	Links Birth: 22 April 1794 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Disappeared: after 1795 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William B Close 1794– Birth: 22 April 1794 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 7 August 1797 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: after 1817 — New York, America Marriage: 16 April 1829 — Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Wilton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Wilton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Wilton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 31 May 1880 — Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 31 May 1880 — Wagman-Peck Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nicholas Wagman Lewis Sutherland Wagman Benjamin Close Wagman Sarah Wagman John Wagman Nicholas Wagman Family with spouse Unknown Patchen Mary Close 1797–1880 Birth: 7 August 1797 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 31 May 1880 — Saratoga County, New York, America
3 years son	Links Birth: 23 January 1800 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: 28 January 1829 — New York, America Census 1830 US Fed: 1830 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1840 US Fed: 1840 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 5 June 1855 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Death: 4 August 1855 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Burial: after 4 August 1855 — Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery, Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nancy Weatherby John Lewis Close Orpha L Close Emily L Close Lavina R Close Hiram Close 1800–1855 Birth: 23 January 1800 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 4 August 1855 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America
3 years son	Links Birth: 20 March 1803 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1830 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 30 November 1872 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 30 November 1872 — Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza Emelisa Esmond Ann Maria Close Emma Emily Close Lewis E Close George B Close Viola E Close Lewis Peter Close 1803–1872 Birth: 20 March 1803 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 30 November 1872 — Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, America
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 5 October 1805 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: 17 January 1828 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 18 December 1883 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Shepard Randall Charles Randall Harmon Seth Randall Fanny Randall Delphena Randall Lewis D Randall Elizabeth Louisa Randall Merilda Annette Randall Lydia B Close 1805–1883 Birth: 5 October 1805 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 18 December 1883 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America
17 months daughter	Links Birth: 5 March 1807 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1828 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Mayfield, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, America Death: between 1881 and 1892 — Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Marshall Weatherby Eugene M Weatherby Frances (Fanny) E Close 1807–1892 Birth: 5 March 1807 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: between 1881 and 1892 — Fulton County, New York, America
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 11 January 1810 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1840 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 15 September 1889 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 15 September 1889 — Ballston Spa Village Cemetery, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Benjamin J Barber Charlotte M Barber Emma J Barber Helen E Barber Jane Ann Close 1810–1889 Birth: 11 January 1810 — Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 15 September 1889 — Milton, Saratoga County, New York, America

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Census 1830 US Fed	Source: Benjamin Close (1769) 1830 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1830 US Federal Census, Census Place: Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York
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Census 1830 US Fed	Living at Greenfield, New York.
Death	Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971 Name: Benjamin Close Birth Date: abt 1769 Death Date: 9 Jan 1839 Death Age: 70 Years Burial Place: Saratoga, New York, USA
Burial	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116005460

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29 May 2018

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Family with parents
father Parents Benjamin Close Ruth Slater	Nathaniel Close 1735–1770
mother	Hannah Knapp 1735–1770
elder brother Family Delilah Rebecca Scofield Nathaniel Close Rebecca Ann Close John Close Delilah Close Slawter Close Beroth B Close Rebecca Ann Close Peter Close	Peter Close 1760–1804
elder brother	William Close 1763–
elder brother	Slawter Close 1765–1816
elder sister Family David Spalding	Ruth Close 1768–1812
himself	Benjamin Close 1769–1839

Family with Rhoda Bishop
himself	Benjamin Close 1769–1839
wife	Rhoda Bishop 1766–1837
daughter Family James Hill Harvey Nicholas Hill	Laura Close 1789–1863
daughter Family George Smith Chauncy J Smith Seth Harmon Smith Rhoda Smith Laura M Smith Jane Ann Smith John H Smith Lydia Emeline Smith Benjamin J Smith Elizabeth Smith George Smith	Sarah (Sally) Close 1791–1860
son	William B Close 1794–
daughter Family Nicholas Wagman Lewis Sutherland Wagman Benjamin Close Wagman Sarah Wagman John Wagman Nicholas Wagman Family Unknown Patchen	Mary Close 1797–1880
son Family Nancy Weatherby John Lewis Close Orpha L Close Emily L Close Lavina R Close	Hiram Close 1800–1855
son Family Eliza Emelisa Esmond Ann Maria Close Emma Emily Close Lewis E Close George B Close Viola E Close	Lewis Peter Close 1803–1872
daughter Family Shepard Randall Charles Randall Harmon Seth Randall Fanny Randall Delphena Randall Lewis D Randall Elizabeth Louisa Randall Merilda Annette Randall	Lydia B Close 1805–1883
daughter Family Marshall Weatherby Eugene M Weatherby	Frances (Fanny) E Close 1807–1892
daughter Family Benjamin J Barber Charlotte M Barber Emma J Barber Helen E Barber	Jane Ann Close 1810–1889