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James Close 1832–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1832

Birth Location: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 24 Sep 1901

Death Location: Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Patrick Close

Mother: Catharine Close

Spouse(s): Sarah Crane, Margaret White

Children(s): Mary Close, Frank Close, Walter Close, John Close, Charles Close

In 1832, James Close entered the world in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA, born to Patrick Close And Catharine Close. In 1850, James Close resided in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA. In 1860, James Close resided in Summerfield, Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA. James Close married Margaret White, Sarah E Crane, and had children including Charles E Close, Frank Close, John J Close, Mary Elizabeth Close, Walter B Close. James Close passed away in 1901 in Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, James Close entered the world in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA, born to Patrick Close And Catharine Close.
  • In 1850, James Close resided in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, James Close resided in Summerfield, Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA.
  • James Close married Margaret White, Sarah E Crane, and had children including Charles E Close, Frank Close, John J Close, Mary Elizabeth Close, Walter B Close.
  • James Close passed away in 1901 in Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Close
–1849
Birth Location: Ireland
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Catharine Close
1807–1851
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Crane
1835–
Birth Location: New York, USA
SC
Margaret White
1835–
Birth Location: Miltonville, Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
MW

Children(s)

Mary Close
1876–1928
Birth Location: Michigan, United States of America
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Frank Close
–1928
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
FC
Walter Close
1873–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
WC
John Close
1854–1922
Birth Location: Summerfield Township, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
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Charles Close
1857–1891
Birth Location: Summerfield Township, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
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James Close's Ancestors

Self
James Close
1832–1901
Birth Place: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Parents
Patrick Close
–1849
Ireland
Catharine Close
1807–1851
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Close's Descendants

1.
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James Close (10 Jan 1832–24 Sep 1901) m. Sarah (E.) Crane (Abt 1835–) m. Margaret White (21 April 1835–)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Close 1876–1928 m. Charles (Elmer) Koontz 1877–1954
    1. 1. John (Henry) Koontz 1915–1974 m. Doris (Jane) Hart 1920–2004
      1. 1. Steven (Michael) Koontz 1941–2013
    2. 2. Austin (H) Kuntz 1902–1920
    3. 3. Elmer (Virgil) Kuntz 1904–1927
    4. 4. Bertha (May) Surfus 1907–1967
    5. 5. Helen Kuntz 1912–
    6. 6. Thomas (B) Kuntz 1920–1921
    7. 7. Hazel (B) Kuntz 1900–
  2. 2. Frank Close –1928 m. Elizabeth (P) Vincent 1875–
  3. 3. Walter (B.) Close 1873– m. Bertha Reynolds 1876–
    1. 1. Lillian (E) Close 1907–
  4. 4. John (J) Close 1854–1922
  5. 5. Charles (E) Close 1857–1891

James Close's Timeline

7 Records

1832
10 Jan 1832
Birth of James Close in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
James Close resided here in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
James Close resided here in Summerfield, Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Summerfield, Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
James Close resided here in Summerfield, Deerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Summerfield, Deerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
James Close resided here in Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
James Close resided here in Ash, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Ash, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1901
24 Sep 1901
Age 69
Death of James Close in Ash Twp, Monroe County, Michigan, USA
Ash Twp, Monroe County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1832
    Event Place: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008346375; Roll Number: 40; Certificate Number: 1
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ash, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 732; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0064
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: M653_554; Page: 153; Family History Library
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 358; Page: 282a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 358; Page: 282a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Summerfield, Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: M653_554; Page: 153; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Summerfield, Deerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Summerfield, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ash, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ash, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 732; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0064

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1901
    Event Place: Ash Twp, Monroe County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008346375; Roll Number: 40; Certificate Number: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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