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Benjamin Close 1769 – 1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1769

Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut

Death Date: 9 Jan 1839

Death Location: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York

Father: Nathaniel Close

Mother: Hannah Knapp

Spouse(s): Rhoda Bishop

Children(s): Laura Close, Sarah Close, William Close, Mary Close, Hiram Close, Lewis Close, Lydia Close, Frances Close, Jane Close

The story of Benjamin Close began in 1769 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Benjamin Close married Rhoda Bishop, and had children including Laura Close, Sarah Close, William B Close, Mary (Polly) Close, Hiram H Close, Lewis Peter Close, Lydia Close, Frances Close, Jane Ann Close. Benjamin Close passed away in 1839 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Close began in 1769 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.
  • Benjamin Close married Rhoda Bishop, and had children including Laura Close, Sarah Close, William B Close, Mary (Polly) Close, Hiram H Close, Lewis Peter Close, Lydia Close, Frances Close, Jane Ann Close.
  • Benjamin Close passed away in 1839 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York.

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Benjamin Close's Ancestors

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Benjamin Close
1769 – 1839
Birth Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Parents
Nathaniel Close
1735 – 1770
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Hannah Knapp
1735 – 1816
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
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Benjamin Close's Descendants

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Benjamin Close (12 Jul 1769 – 9 Jan 1839) m. Rhoda Bishop (1767 – 19 Oct 1837)
  1. 1. Laura Close (16 Jul 1789 – )
  2. 2. Sarah Close (12 Nov 1791 – 24 Mar 1860)
  3. 3. William (B) Close (22 Apr 1794 – 20 Feb 1839)
  4. 4. Mary ((Polly)) Close (7 Aug 1797 – 31 May 1880)
  5. 5. Hiram (H) Close (23 Jan 1800 – 4 Aug 1855)
  6. 6. Lewis (Peter) Close (20 Mar 1803 – 30 Nov 1872)
  7. 7. Lydia Close (5 Oct 1805 – 10 Dec 1883)
  8. 8. Frances Close (5 Mar 1808 – )
  9. 9. Jane (Ann) Close (11 Jan 1810 – )

Benjamin Close's Timeline

2 Records

1769
12 Jul 1769
Birth of Benjamin Close in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
1839
9 Jan 1839
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Close in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Greenfield, Saratoga, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1769
    Event Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saratoga County, New York
    Record Source: Saratoga County, New York, Cemetery Index, 1795-1971, Cemetery Records of Saratoga County, New York Volume I; Author: Elizabeth Ellsberry

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