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John Close 1836 – 1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1836

Birth Location: Darlington, Durham, England

Death Date: 1 Nov 1890

Death Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom

Father: Robert Close

Mother: Mary Main

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hillery

Children(s): Thomas Close, Margaret Close, Robert Close, Jane Close, John Close, Elizabeth Close, Harriet Close, Margaret Close

The story of John Close began in 1836 in Darlington, Durham, England. In 1841, John Close resided in Darlington, Durham, England. In 1861, John Close resided in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. John Close married Elizabeth Hillery, and had children including Thomas Close, Margaret Close, Robert Close, Jane Close, John Close, Elizabeth Close, Harriet Close, Margaret Close. John Close passed away in 1890 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of John Close began in 1836 in Darlington, Durham, England.
  • In 1841, John Close resided in Darlington, Durham, England.
  • In 1861, John Close resided in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.
  • John Close married Elizabeth Hillery, and had children including Thomas Close, Margaret Close, Robert Close, Jane Close, John Close, Elizabeth Close, Harriet Close, Margaret Close.
  • John Close passed away in 1890 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Close
1793 –
Birth Location: Elwick hall, Hartlepool, Durham, England
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Mary Main
1801 –
Birth Location: Durham, England
MM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hillery
1831 – 1890
Birth Location: Oxclose, Washington, Durham, England
EH

Children(s)

Thomas Close
1860 – 1917
Birth Location: Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England
TC
Margaret Close
1860 –
Birth Location: –
MC
Robert Close
1862 –
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
RC
Jane Close
1864 –
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
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John Close
1865 –
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
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Elizabeth Close
1869 – 1935
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
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Harriet Close
1871 –
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
HC
Margaret Close
1873 –
Birth Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
MC

John Close's Ancestors

Self
John Close
1836 – 1890
Birth Place: Darlington, Durham, England
Parents
Robert Close
1793 –
Elwick hall, Hartlepool, Durham, England
Mary Main
1801 –
Durham, England
Grandparents
Thomas Close
1773 –
County, Durham, England
Mary Lamb
Great-Grandparents
John Close
1740 – 1800
Elizabeth Close
1740 – 1800
Cuthbert Cuming
– 1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Close's Descendants

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John Close (abt 1836 – 1 Nov 1890) m. Elizabeth Hillery (abt 1831 – 24 December 1890)
  1. 1. Thomas Close (abt 1860 – 21 April 1917) m. Susan Jenkins (July 1858 – )
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Close (abt 1883 – 11 February 1955)
    2. 2. Harriet (Ann) Close (06 june 1887 – 11 Mar 1973)
    3. 3. Florence Close (abt 1889 – )
    4. 4. Florrie Close (abt 1889 – )
    5. 5. Ethel (M) Close (abt 1891 – 4 January 1978) m. John Mannix (1890 – 29 October 1958)
      1. 1. Ethel Mannix (Nov 1930 – ) m. Joseph O'Neill m. Joe O'Neill (4 Nov 1924 – Feb 2005)
        1. 1. Madeline O'Neill m. David (Robert) Poole (28/ 09/1956 – )
    6. 6. John (Thomas) Close (abt 1898 – )
    7. 7. Ivy Close (abt 1902 – )
  2. 2. Margaret Close (abt 1860 – )
  3. 3. Robert Close (abt 1862 – )
  4. 4. Jane Close (abt 1864 – )
  5. 5. John Close (abt 1865 – )
  6. 6. Elizabeth Close (abt 1869 – 4 July 1935)
  7. 7. Harriet Close (abt 1871 – )
  8. 8. Margaret Close (abt 1873 – )

John Close's Timeline

5 Records

1836
abt 1836
Birth of John Close in Darlington, Durham, England
Darlington, Durham, England
1841
1841
Age 5
John Close resided here in Darlington, Durham, England
Darlington, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 25
John Close resided here in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 45
John Close resided here in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
1890
1 Nov 1890
Age 54
Death of John Close in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1836
    Event Place: Darlington, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4850; Folio: 96; Page: 27; GSU roll: 1342168
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3688; Folio: 82; Page: 17; GSU roll: 543172
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 303; Book: 21; Civil Parish: Darlington; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 41; Page: 26; Line: 7; GSU roll: 241350

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Darlington, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 303; Book: 21; Civil Parish: Darlington; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 41; Page: 26; Line: 7; GSU roll: 241350

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3688; Folio: 82; Page: 17; GSU roll: 543172

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4850; Folio: 96; Page: 27; GSU roll: 1342168

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
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