William Close, 1783–1836 (aged 52 years)
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- William /Close/
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Marriage
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Note: Married Margaret Dover at Crosby Garrett, Westmorland. This presumably means that wife Mary Woodward died some time between 1808 and 1829. |
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Note: MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover of Pittsburgh, writing in October 1830 to his father William Dover of Milburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover of Pittsburgh, writing in October 1830 to his father William Dover of Milburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: "... My very best wishes to my brothers and sisters, and my brother in law William Close". |
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Note: MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover, of Humber in the township of York near Farrers Mills, America, writing on Feb 6th 1834 to his mother Mrs Sarah Dover at ôMilburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover, of Humber in the township of York near Farrers Mills, America, writing on Feb 6th 1834 to his mother Mrs Sarah Dover at ôMilburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: ô... My love to my sister Margaret and my brother in law William Closeö |
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Note: Although married twice he did not have any children. Although married twice he did not have any children. William was the tenant of White House Farm (aka Chapel House Farm) at Crosby Garrett. When he died the tenancy passed to his niece Mary Close and her husband John Baker. Mary had been his housekeeper for several years. The Close family were Wesleyan Methodists and as there was no chapel in the village when they moved there, services were held in the kitchen of the farmhouse, and so the house became known as ôChapel Houseö. These services continued until a Methodist Chapel was built in Crosby Garrett in 1883. |
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Burial
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Note: His coffin was the first at Crosby Garrett to have a brass nameplate. His coffin was the first at Crosby Garrett to have a brass nameplate. Headstone Inscription at St. AndrewÆs Church Crosby Garrett: In Memory of Elizabeth wife of Thomas Hall late of Potts Valley died Jan 1st 1861 aged 87 Also William Close, Crosby Garrett died June 1st 1836 aged 52 ôBlessed are the dead which die in the Lord for they rest from their labours and their works do follow themö |
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Will
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Note: Summary of the Will of William Close of Crosby Garrett. Drawn 8 Apr 1836 and proved 20 July 1836. Effects under ú450. Witnesses û John Sayer & Anthony Close. Summary of the Will of William Close of Crosby Garrett. Drawn 8 Apr 1836 and proved 20 July 1836. Effects under ú450. Witnesses û John Sayer & Anthony Close. áExecutor û Brother James Close of Smardale Hall & Jarvis Close of Enterbar, Kirkby Stephen. To wife (unnamed) ú200. To Brothers û Rest & residue of Good & Chattels in Trust to pay Debts of funeral etc. If sufficient left û wife to have another ú100. Remainder at disposal of Exors. |
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Note: From the History of Crosby Garrett Westmorland by Josiah Walker Nicholson (1914): From the History of Crosby Garrett Westmorland by Josiah Walker Nicholson (1914): ôOne hundred years ago nothing but longhorned cattle, and blackfaced and herdwick sheep were kept at Crosby. Close Brothers, who came from Swaledale to Chapel House farm about 1820, are credited with having introduced an improved breed of sheep, and gradually fresh blood was brought in to secure better results in breeding cattle.ô |
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1752–1802
Birth: 1752 — Whitaside, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: about October 1802 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1752–1828
Birth: about 1752 — West Witton, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England Death: 14 December 1828 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
| Marriage | Marriage — 17 May 1777 — Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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2 years
elder brother |
1779–1844
Birth: 11 October 1779 — Hartlakes, Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 22 December 1844 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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2 years
elder brother |
1781–1797
Birth: 27 October 1781 — Hartlakes, Muker, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1797 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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23 months
himself |
1783–1836
Birth: 12 September 1783 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1 June 1836 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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3 years
younger brother |
1786–1853
Birth: about 1786 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 13 August 1853 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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3 years
younger brother |
1788–1788
Birth: 1788 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: about 23 April 1788 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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4 years
younger sister |
1791–1881
Birth: 1791 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 2 October 1881 — Wakefield, Yorkshire, England |
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2 years
younger sister |
1793–
Birth: 11 February 1793 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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3 years
younger brother |
1795–1883
Birth: 20 August 1795 — Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 12 June 1883 — Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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17 months
younger brother |
1796–1859
Birth: about 1796 — Swaledale, Yorkshire, England Death: 1859 — Scarborough, Yorkshire, England |
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1783–1836
Birth: 12 September 1783 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1 June 1836 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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| Marriage | Marriage — 26 April 1808 — Church of St Andrew, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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1783–1836
Birth: 12 September 1783 — Gunnerside, Richmond, Yorkshire, England Death: 1 June 1836 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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1796–1866
Birth: 22 May 1796 — Brough under Stainmore, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland, England Death: 7 December 1866 — Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland, England |
| Marriage | Marriage — 29 October 1829 — Crosby Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England |
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Source: Contributor: Karen Burnell
Source: Contributor: Sheila Gale
Source: Contributor: Christine Howarth
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| Marriage |
Married Margaret Dover at Crosby Garrett, Westmorland. This presumably means that wife Mary Woodward died some time between 1808 and 1829. |
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| Note |
MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover of Pittsburgh, writing in October 1830 to his father William Dover of Milburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: "... My very best wishes to my brothers and sisters, and my brother in law William Close". |
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MargaretÆs brother Joseph Dover, of Humber in the township of York near Farrers Mills, America, writing on Feb 6th 1834 to his mother Mrs Sarah Dover at ôMilburn in the county of Westmoreland, Olde England, included: ô... My love to my sister Margaret and my brother in law William Closeö |
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Although married twice he did not have any children. William was the tenant of White House Farm (aka Chapel House Farm) at Crosby Garrett. When he died the tenancy passed to his niece Mary Close and her husband John Baker. Mary had been his housekeeper for several years. The Close family were Wesleyan Methodists and as there was no chapel in the village when they moved there, services were held in the kitchen of the farmhouse, and so the house became known as ôChapel Houseö. These services continued until a Methodist Chapel was built in Crosby Garrett in 1883. |
| Burial |
His coffin was the first at Crosby Garrett to have a brass nameplate. Headstone Inscription at St. AndrewÆs Church Crosby Garrett: In Memory of Elizabeth wife of Thomas Hall late of Potts Valley died Jan 1st 1861 aged 87 Also William Close, Crosby Garrett died June 1st 1836 aged 52 ôBlessed are the dead which die in the Lord for they rest from their labours and their works do follow themö |
| Will |
Summary of the Will of William Close of Crosby Garrett. Drawn 8 Apr 1836 and proved 20 July 1836. Effects under ú450. Witnesses û John Sayer & Anthony Close. áExecutor û Brother James Close of Smardale Hall & Jarvis Close of Enterbar, Kirkby Stephen. To wife (unnamed) ú200. To Brothers û Rest & residue of Good & Chattels in Trust to pay Debts of funeral etc. If sufficient left û wife to have another ú100. Remainder at disposal of Exors. |
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From the History of Crosby Garrett Westmorland by Josiah Walker Nicholson (1914): ôOne hundred years ago nothing but longhorned cattle, and blackfaced and herdwick sheep were kept at Crosby. Close Brothers, who came from Swaledale to Chapel House farm about 1820, are credited with having introduced an improved breed of sheep, and gradually fresh blood was brought in to secure better results in breeding cattle.ô |