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David Alexander Close 1823–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1823

Birth Location: Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 25 January 1888

Death Location: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Father: William Close

Mother: Sarah Printer

Spouse(s): Agnes Ferguson

Children(s): Margaret Close, John Close, Sarah Close, Alexander Close, William Close, Duncan Close, James Close, Elizabeth Close, Sarah Shaffer, Eloween Alexander, Eleanor Ferguson, Isabelle Close

In 1823, David Alexander Close entered the world in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to William Close And Sarah Printer. In 1841, David Alexander Close resided in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland. David Alexander Close married Agnes C Ferguson, and had children including Alexander B Close, Duncan F Close, Eleanor Ferguson, Elizabeth Close, Eloween Alexander, Isabelle Close, James Close, John William Close, Margaret Blair Close, Sarah Jane Close, Sarah Jane Close Shaffer, William Thomas Close. David Alexander Close passed away in 1888 in Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, David Alexander Close entered the world in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to William Close And Sarah Printer.
  • In 1841, David Alexander Close resided in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • David Alexander Close married Agnes C Ferguson, and had children including Alexander B Close, Duncan F Close, Eleanor Ferguson, Elizabeth Close, Eloween Alexander, Isabelle Close, James Close, John William Close, Margaret Blair Close, Sarah Jane Close, Sarah Jane Close Shaffer, William Thomas Close.
  • David Alexander Close passed away in 1888 in Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Close
1798–1872
Birth Location: Ireland
WC
Sarah Printer
1803–1860
Birth Location: Ireland
SP

Spouses(s)

Agnes Ferguson
1829–1905
Birth Location: Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
AF

Children(s)

Margaret Close
1854–1923
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
MC
John Close
1850–1929
Birth Location: Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
JC
Sarah Close
1861–1920
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
SC
Alexander Close
1856–1930
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker County, (W)Virginia
AC
William Close
1848–1898
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
WC
Duncan Close
1865–1876
Birth Location: St George, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
DC
James Close
1852–1940
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, USA
JC
Elizabeth Close
1867–
Birth Location: Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
EC
Sarah Shaffer
1859–1920
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
SS
Eloween Alexander
1851–
Birth Location: Mauchline, Ayrshire
EA
Eleanor Ferguson
1851–
Birth Location: Mauchline, Ayrshire
EF
Isabelle Close
1861–1934
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, VA
IC

David Close's Ancestors

Self
David Close
1823–1888
Birth Place: Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
William Close
1798–1872
Ireland
Sarah Printer
1803–1860
Ireland
Grandparents
John Close
1770–
Dromore, Down, Ireland
Rebecca Mellon
1760–
Dromore Parish, Down, Ireland
Henry Printer
1781–
1781 Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Close's Descendants

1.
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David (Alexander) Close (19 Feb 1823–25 January 1888) m. Agnes (C.) Ferguson (27 November 1829–5 Mar 1905)
  1. 1. Margaret (Blair) Close 1854–1923 m. David (Edmond) Root 1847–1934
    1. 1. George (E) Root 1874–1953 m. Bessie (Pearl) Cosner 1894–1981 m. Margaret (G) Hebb 1881–1910
      1. 1. George (Edward Root,) Jr. 1920–2002 m. Alfreda (Wonedale) Weimer 1924–2007 m. Wanda (Jane) Butler
        1. 1. Sheila (Elaine) Root 1944–2022 m. John (Jacob "Ray") Durst 1935–2023 m. Harry (Eugene) Werdebaugh 1942–2018
      2. 2. Helen Root 1908–1997
      3. 3. Julius Root 1910–1997
      4. 4. Ina (Pearl) Root 1899–1974 m. Charles (Raymond) Sell 1895–1973
        1. 1. Everett (Wayne "Bud") Sell 1925–1944
        2. 2. Carl (Raymond) Sell 1917–1991
        3. 3. Norma (Mildred) Sell 1927–2013 m. Thomas (Jefferson Watson) Sr 1918–1994 m. George (D Eary) Sr 1925–2009
        4. 4. Villa (Louise) Sell 1922–2007 m. Clifford (Paul) Kelly 1920–1992
        5. 5. Evelyn (Mae) Sell 1919–2005 m. Kyle (G) Wilson 1915–1985
      5. 5. Villa (Grace) Root 1902–1997
      6. 6. John (Walter) Root 1904–1969
      7. 7. Catherine (Leola) Root 1912–1993 m. Junior (Brown) Knotts 1907–1996
        1. 1. Vonda (Jean) Knotts 1932–2015
      8. 8. Emma (Marguerite) Root 1903–1903
      9. 9. Loretta (Evelyn) Root 1914–
      10. 10. Mary Root 1912–
      11. 11. Eugene (Wade) Root 1932–1992 m. Frances Louise 1940–1992
      12. 12. Juanita (Lucille) Root 1923–2002
      13. 13. Robert (Charles) Root 1919–1980
      14. 14. Ethel (P) Root 1928–1994
      15. 15. Vernelda (Louise) Root 1925–2000
      16. 16. Lester (E.) Root 1930–1992
      17. 17. Carl (Elza) Root 1936–1980
      18. 18. Sylvia (P) Moreland 1917–
      19. 19. Delmer (Duncan) Root 1922–1922
    2. 2. John Root 1872–
    3. 3. Agnes Root 1876–1961
    4. 4. Duncan Root 1878–
      1. 1. Walter (Gerald) Root 1909–1967
    5. 5. David (C) Root 1882–
    6. 6. Thomas (Bosley) Root 1888–
    7. 7. Charles (Milton) Root 1889–1947
    8. 8. Julius (H) Root 1894–1940
    9. 9. Edna (Pearl) Root 1898–
    10. 10. William Root 1879–1961
      1. 1. Luke (Charles) Root 1902–1969
    11. 11. Mary (Susan) Root 1892–
  2. 2. John (William) Close 1850–1929
  3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Close 1861–1920
  4. 4. Alexander (B) Close 1856–1930 m. Anzelletta (Catharine) Dumire 1860–1946 m. Marcella (M) Mason 1858–1881
    1. 1. Duncan (A.) Close 1897–1970
    2. 2. James (Bolton) Close 1883–
    3. 3. Edward (M) Close 1885–1945
    4. 4. Jacob (Dumire) Close 1888–
    5. 5. Chester (H) Close 1901–
    6. 6. Carl Close 1903–
    7. 7. Infant (Boy) Close 1896–1896
    8. 8. Lizzie (Bell) Close 1880–1890
  5. 5. William (Thomas) Close 1848–1898
  6. 6. Duncan (F) Close 1865–1876
  7. 7. James Close 1852–1940
  8. 8. Elizabeth Close 1867–
  9. 9. Sarah (Jane Close) Shaffer 1859–1920
  10. 10. Eloween Alexander 1851–
  11. 11. Eleanor Ferguson 1851–
  12. 12. Isabelle Close 1861–1934

David Close's Timeline

9 Records

1823
19 Feb 1823
Birth of David Alexander Close in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 18
David Alexander Close resided here in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland
1850
1850
Age 27
David Alexander Close resided here in District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
David Alexander Close resided here in District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
1861
1861
Age 38
David Alexander Close resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 47
David Alexander Close resided here in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
David Alexander Close resided here in Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1888
25 January 1888
Age 65
Death of David Alexander Close in Horseshoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
Horseshoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
1888
7 Feb 1888
Age 65
David Alexander Close - Probate in Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Tucker, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1823
    Event Place: Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Coylton; ED: 3; Page: 2; Line: 469; Year: 1841
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 396C; Enumeration District: 068
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Image: 325182
    [6] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [7] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 13; List Number: 213
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 920; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 805381
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 52A; Image: 107
    [10] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: , Kirkoswald, Ayr, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Coylton; ED: 3; Page: 2; Line: 469; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1848
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 13; List Number: 213

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 52A; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: West Virginia; Year: 1852; Page Number: 34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Compiled Census Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 920; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 805381

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Image: 325182

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 396C; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, David Close 25 Jan 1888

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 13; List Number: 213

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 January 1888
    Event Place: Horseshoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Bonds; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Tucker County); Probate Place: Tucker, West Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Bonds; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Tucker County); Probate Place: Tucker, West Virginia
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