Catherine Close 1794–1856
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Close in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Catherine Close 1794–1856
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1794, Catherine Close entered the world in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States. Catherine Close married michael biesecker, and had children including betsy swarts. Catherine Close passed away in 1856 in Moscow, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Close
This ancestor line traces from Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany (1742) to Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA (1794) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Catherine Close (1794–1856) was born in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Moscow, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Catherine Close's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record