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James Gregory Close 1887–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father: Robert Close

Mother: Martha Downes

Spouse(s): Gertrude Clark, Verna Loveland

Children(s): James Sr., Audrey Close, Robert Close, Jeraldine Close, Dorthea Close

In 1887, James Gregory Close entered the world in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, born to Robert John Close And Martha E Downes. In 1917, James Gregory Close resided in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland,. In 1930, James Gregory Close resided in Baltimore (Districts 251-500), Baltimore, Baltimor. James Gregory Close married Gertrude Clark, Verna Mae Loveland, and had children including Audrey C Close, Dorthea Close, Harry Close, James Gilbert Close Sr, Jay Gregory Close, Jeraldine D Close, Kenneth Close, Robert C Close. James Gregory Close passed away in 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1887, James Gregory Close entered the world in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, born to Robert John Close And Martha E Downes.
  • In 1917, James Gregory Close resided in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland,.
  • In 1930, James Gregory Close resided in Baltimore (Districts 251-500), Baltimore, Baltimor.
  • James Gregory Close married Gertrude Clark, Verna Mae Loveland, and had children including Audrey C Close, Dorthea Close, Harry Close, James Gilbert Close Sr, Jay Gregory Close, Jeraldine D Close, Kenneth Close, Robert C Close.
  • James Gregory Close passed away in 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Close
1853–1895
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Martha Downes
1863–1951
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Gertrude Clark
1887–1931
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
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Verna Loveland
1901–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
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Children(s)

James Sr.
1922–1994
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Audrey Close
1910–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Robert Close
1912–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
RC
Jeraldine Close
1916–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Dorthea Close
1924–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
DC

James Close's Ancestors

Self
James Close
1887–1947
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Parents
Robert John Close
1853–1895
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Martha (E.) Downes
1863–1951
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Close's Descendants

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James (Gregory) Close (12 Mar 1887–1947) m. Gertrude Clark (6 Aug 1887–21 Nov 1931) m. Verna (Mae) Loveland (Abt. 1901–)
  1. 1. James (Gilbert Close) Sr. 1922–1994
  2. 2. Audrey (C.) Close 1910–
  3. 3. Robert (C.) Close 1912–
  4. 4. Jeraldine (D.) Close 1916–
  5. 5. Dorthea Close 1924–

James Close's Timeline

7 Records

1887
12 Mar 1887
Birth of James Gregory Close in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
James Gregory Close resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
James Gregory Close resided here in Baltimore (Districts 251-500), Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore (Districts 251-500), Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
James Gregory Close resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 53
James Gregory Close resided here in , Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1947
8 Mar 1947
Age 60
Death of James Gregory Close in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1947
1947
Age 60
Burial of James Gregory Close in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01540; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 4-817
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0337; FHL microfilm: 2340599
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Baltimore (Independent City)
    [5] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Baltimore (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Baltimore (Districts 251-500), Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0337; FHL microfilm: 2340599

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01540; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 4-817

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01540; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 4-817

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.s., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Register 1934-1956; Accession Number: Vault Bx 9211 .m31215 A72 V.2
    [2] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.s., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Register 1934-1956; Accession Number: Vault Bx 9211 .m31215 A72 V.2
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