MARY CLOSE (1650–1714) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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MARY CLOSE 1650–1714

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1650 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Died 7 Apr 1714 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father John Goodman Close

Mother Mary Elizabeth Masse

Siblings Elizabeth Close Stuckey, Hannah Close, John Close, Joseph Close, Mary Close, Thomas Close Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Goodman Close

Mary Elizabeth Masse

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of MARY CLOSE began in 1650 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. MARY CLOSE passed away in 1714 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Life Timeline

1650

Birth of MARY CLOSE in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1714

Death of MARY CLOSE in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from MARY CLOSE

This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1510) to Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America (1650) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: MARY CLOSE (1650–1714) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have MARY 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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