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After completing the sweep on the Grinton registers, it left a number of people hanging around in the 19th century with only a partial picture. So, this update flushes all those out by adding 180 new BMD and Census images, and 111 new people.

In particular, the family and descendants of:

Anthony Close (1849)
George Close (1813)
Isabella Close (1778)
Isabella Close (1814)
James Close (1793)
Joseph Close (1821)
Mary Close (1780)
Richard Close (1795)
Robert Close (1852)
Rose Close (1782)
Ruth Close (1786)
William Close (1762)

It’s also produced a whole new dynasty based in the Halifax, Yorkshire area.

111 new people!