David Close 1879–1944 – Close Ancestry

David Close, 1879–1944 (aged 65 years)

Name

David Close

Name: David /Close/

Source: Contributor: Martin McDowell

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	6 September 1879 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911 Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911 Name: David Close Gender: Male Birth Date: 6 Sep 1879 Birth Place: Ballymaconaghy, Down, Ireland Father: John Close Mother: Mary Jane Bell FHL Film Number: 256032
Death of a brother	John Close 11 May 1885 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958 Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958 Name: John Close Estimated birth year: abt 1873 Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1885 Death Age: 12 Registration district: Belfast Volume: 1 Page: 369 FHL Film Number: 101593
Illness	13 July 1901 Dreadnought Seamens Hospital, Greenwich, London, Middlesex, England Note: NOTE: Not entirely sure this is the correct David Close. NOTE: Not entirely sure this is the correct David Close. Admitted into the Dreadnought Seaman's Hospital at London, Engalnd. Subsequently discharged on 23 July 1901. Hospital Record
Death of a father	John Close between 1894 and 1901 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Estimate
Census 1901 IR	1901 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Source: Mary Jane Bell (1851) 1901 Ireland Census, Census Type: 1901 Ireland Census, Census Place: Belfast, County Antrim Note: Living with mother and family at Belfast, County Antrim. Apprentice Brick Layer. 1901 Ireland Census
Birth of a son	John McAuley Close 23 February 1903 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Name: John M'Auley Close Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1903 Registration district: Belfast Birth Country: Ireland Volume: 1 Page: 435 FHL Film Number: 101069
Immigration	30 November 1904 (aged 25 years) Sydney, Queensland, Australia Source: David Close (1879) 1904 Crew List, Ship Name: Oswestry Grange, Port Of Departure: Belfast, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: Sydney, Australia Note: Arrived at Sydney, Australia from Belfast, Ireland aboard the SS Oswestry Grange. Able Seaman. Crew List
Birth of a son	Norman Bell Close 19 May 1906 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Name: Norman Bell Close Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1906 Registration district: Belfast Birth Country: Ireland Volume: 1 Page: 467 FHL Film Number: 101071
Immigration	22 May 1906 (aged 26 years) New York, New York County, New York, America Source: David Close (1879) 1906 Passenger List, Ship Name: Furnessia, Port Of Departure: Londonderry, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: New York, America Note: Arrived at New York, America from Londonderry, Ireland aboard the SS Furnessia. Brick Setter. Arrived at New York, America from Londonderry, Ireland aboard the SS Furnessia. Brick Setter. NOTE: Recorded as Single with uncle, James O'Neil, as nearest relative. Passenger List
Death of a sister	Letitia Close about 1908 Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958 Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958 Name: Letitia Close Estimated birth year: abt 1871 Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1908 Death Age: 37 Registration district: Lisburn Volume: 1 Page: 459 FHL Film Number: 0101604
Census 1911 IR	1911 Note: Can't find a record for this year. Probably not surprising since he seems to have spent a lot of time abroad for various reasons.
Immigration	22 April 1912 (aged 32 years) New York, New York County, New York, America Source: David Close (1879) 1912 Passenger List, Ship Name: Cameronia, Port Of Departure: Londonderry, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: New York, America Note: Arrived at New York, America from Londonderry, Ireland aboard the SS Cameronia. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Death of a brother	John Close 2 August 1915 Vessel: H.M.S. Indefatigable, North Sea, At Sea Source: John Close (1886) 1915 Death Record, Name Of Person: John Close, Registration District: Royal Navy Note: Died on board H.M.S. Indefatigable, whilst on patrol in the North Sea. Death Record
Burial of a brother	John Close after 2 August 1915 Dalmeny Parish Cemetery, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland Note: UK, Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919 UK, Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919 Name: John Close Rank: AB Birth Date: 8 Oct 1885 Birth Place: Belfast Branch of Service: Royal Navy Cause of Death: Died from disease Official Number Port Division: 216280 (Dev) Death Date: 2 Aug 1915 Location of Grave: Lair 1356. Name and Address of Cemetery: Dalmeny Parish Cemetery, South Queensferry, Linlithgowshire, Scotland Relatives Notified and Address: Mother: Mary, 143 Newtownards Rd, Belfast, Ireland
Death of a mother	Mary Jane Bell 5 June 1919 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
Immigration	13 January 1920 (aged 40 years) Liverpool, Lancashire, England Source: David Close (1879) 1920 Passenger List, Ship Name: Orduna, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England Note: Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Orduna. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Birth of a son	George McIntosh Close about 1920 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Note: Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 Name: George Mcintosh Close Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1920 Registration district: Belfast Birth Country: Ireland Volume: 1 Page: 432 FHL Film Number: 101078
Immigration	16 April 1923 (aged 43 years) Boston, Boston County, Massachusetts, America Source: David Close (1879) 1923 Passenger List, Ship Name: Megantic, Port Of Departure: Liverpool, England, Port Of Arrival: Boston, Massachusetts, America Note: Arrived at Boston, Massachusetts from Liverpool, England aboard the SS Megantic. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Death of a son	George McIntosh Close 2 September 1924 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
Immigration	23 December 1924 (aged 45 years) Liverpool, Lancashire, England Source: David Close (1879) 1924 Passenger List, Ship Name: Majestic, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England Note: Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Majestic. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Immigration	28 April 1925 (aged 45 years) New York, New York County, New York, America Source: David Close (1879) 1925 Passenger List, Ship Name: Baltic, Port Of Departure: Liverpool, England, Port Of Arrival: New York, America Note: Arrived at New York, America from Liverpool, England aboard the SS Baltic. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Immigration	11 September 1925 (aged 46 years) Liverpool, Lancashire, England Source: David Close (1879) 1925 Passenger List, Ship Name: Franconia, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England Note: Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Franconia. Bricklayer. Passenger List
Death of a brother	Robert Close 31 March 1940 Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
Death	15 December 1944 (aged 65 years) Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1850 — Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland Marriage: 9 August 1870 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: between 1894 and 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Jane Bell John Close Letitia Close Martha Jane Close Robert Close David Close John Close Norman Bell Close John Close 1850–1901 Birth: about 1850 — Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland Death: between 1894 and 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
mother	Links Birth: about 1851 — County Antrim, Ireland Marriage: 9 August 1870 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1911 IR: 1911 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 5 June 1919 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close John Close Letitia Close Martha Jane Close Robert Close David Close John Close Norman Bell Close Mary Jane Bell 1851–1919 Birth: about 1851 — County Antrim, Ireland Death: 5 June 1919 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
Marriage	Marriage — 9 August 1870 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: 15 October 1872 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 11 May 1885 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Close 1872–1885 Birth: 15 October 1872 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 11 May 1885 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
19 months elder sister	Links Birth: 3 May 1874 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland Death: about 1908 — Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Joseph Close Letitia Close 1874–1908 Birth: 3 May 1874 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: about 1908 — Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: 29 July 1876 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 28 December 1877 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Martha Jane Close 1876–1877 Birth: 29 July 1876 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 28 December 1877 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
18 months elder brother	Links Birth: 3 February 1878 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1911 IR: 1911 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Milit-Beg: 12 October 1914 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Milit-End: 19 January 1918 — England Marriage: 11 July 1932 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 31 March 1940 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret (Maggie) Lynas James Lynas Close Sarah Jane Close William Thomas Close David Close Family with spouse Elizabeth Unknown Robert Close 1878–1940 Birth: 3 February 1878 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 31 March 1940 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
19 months himself	Links Birth: 6 September 1879 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Illness: 13 July 1901 — Dreadnought Seamens Hospital, Greenwich, London, Middlesex, England Immigration: 30 November 1904 — Sydney, Queensland, Australia Immigration: 22 May 1906 — New York, New York County, New York, America Census 1911 IR: 1911 Immigration: 22 April 1912 — New York, New York County, New York, America Immigration: 13 January 1920 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Immigration: 16 April 1923 — Boston, Boston County, Massachusetts, America Immigration: 23 December 1924 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Immigration: 28 April 1925 — New York, New York County, New York, America Immigration: 11 September 1925 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Death: 15 December 1944 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Isabella McAuley John McAuley Close Norman Bell Close George McIntosh Close David Close 1879–1944 Birth: 6 September 1879 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 15 December 1944 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
7 years younger brother	Links Birth: 8 October 1886 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 31 March 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Military Service: 24 July 1901 — England Note: Death: 2 August 1915 — Vessel: H.M.S. Indefatigable, North Sea, At Sea Burial: after 2 August 1915 — Dalmeny Parish Cemetery, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Close 1886–1915 Birth: 8 October 1886 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 2 August 1915 — Vessel: H.M.S. Indefatigable, North Sea, At Sea
7 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1893 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1911 IR: 1911 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 29 November 1955 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Norman Bell Close 1893–1955 Birth: about 1893 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 29 November 1955 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland

Family with Isabella McAuley
himself	Links Birth: 6 September 1879 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1901 IR: 1901 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Illness: 13 July 1901 — Dreadnought Seamens Hospital, Greenwich, London, Middlesex, England Immigration: 30 November 1904 — Sydney, Queensland, Australia Immigration: 22 May 1906 — New York, New York County, New York, America Census 1911 IR: 1911 Immigration: 22 April 1912 — New York, New York County, New York, America Immigration: 13 January 1920 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Immigration: 16 April 1923 — Boston, Boston County, Massachusetts, America Immigration: 23 December 1924 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Immigration: 28 April 1925 — New York, New York County, New York, America Immigration: 11 September 1925 — Liverpool, Lancashire, England Death: 15 December 1944 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Isabella McAuley John McAuley Close Norman Bell Close George McIntosh Close David Close 1879–1944 Birth: 6 September 1879 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 15 December 1944 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
wife	Links Birth: 1 January 1880 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Emigration: 10 August 1907 — Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 7 August 1963 — Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Close John McAuley Close Norman Bell Close George McIntosh Close Isabella McAuley 1880–1963 Birth: 1 January 1880 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 7 August 1963 — Ireland
son	Links Birth: 23 February 1903 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Emigration: 10 August 1907 — Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1911 IR: 1911 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 20 April 1951 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John McAuley Close 1903–1951 Birth: 23 February 1903 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 20 April 1951 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
son	Thomas James Close –
son	Links Birth: 19 May 1906 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Emigration: 10 August 1907 — Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland Census 1911 IR: 1911 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 21 October 1964 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Norman Bell Close 1906–1964 Birth: 19 May 1906 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 21 October 1964 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
son	David Close –
son	Links Birth: about 1920 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 2 September 1924 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George McIntosh Close 1920–1924 Birth: about 1920 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland Death: 2 September 1924 — Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland

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Census 1901 IR	Source: Mary Jane Bell (1851) 1901 Ireland Census, Census Type: 1901 Ireland Census, Census Place: Belfast, County Antrim
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1904 Crew List, Ship Name: Oswestry Grange, Port Of Departure: Belfast, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: Sydney, Australia
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1906 Passenger List, Ship Name: Furnessia, Port Of Departure: Londonderry, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: New York, America
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1912 Passenger List, Ship Name: Cameronia, Port Of Departure: Londonderry, Ireland, Port Of Arrival: New York, America
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1920 Passenger List, Ship Name: Orduna, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1923 Passenger List, Ship Name: Megantic, Port Of Departure: Liverpool, England, Port Of Arrival: Boston, Massachusetts, America
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1924 Passenger List, Ship Name: Majestic, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1925 Passenger List, Ship Name: Baltic, Port Of Departure: Liverpool, England, Port Of Arrival: New York, America
Immigration	Source: David Close (1879) 1925 Passenger List, Ship Name: Franconia, Port Of Departure: New York, America, Port Of Arrival: Liverpool, England
Name	Source: Contributor: Martin McDowell

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Birth	Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911 Name: David Close Gender: Male Birth Date: 6 Sep 1879 Birth Place: Ballymaconaghy, Down, Ireland Father: John Close Mother: Mary Jane Bell FHL Film Number: 256032
Census 1901 IR	Living with mother and family at Belfast, County Antrim. Apprentice Brick Layer.
Illness	NOTE: Not entirely sure this is the correct David Close. Admitted into the Dreadnought Seaman's Hospital at London, Engalnd. Subsequently discharged on 23 July 1901.
Immigration	Arrived at Sydney, Australia from Belfast, Ireland aboard the SS Oswestry Grange. Able Seaman.
Immigration	Arrived at New York, America from Londonderry, Ireland aboard the SS Furnessia. Brick Setter. NOTE: Recorded as Single with uncle, James O'Neil, as nearest relative.
Census 1911 IR	Can't find a record for this year. Probably not surprising since he seems to have spent a lot of time abroad for various reasons.
Immigration	Arrived at New York, America from Londonderry, Ireland aboard the SS Cameronia. Bricklayer.
Immigration	Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Orduna. Bricklayer.
Immigration	Arrived at Boston, Massachusetts from Liverpool, England aboard the SS Megantic. Bricklayer.
Immigration	Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Majestic. Bricklayer.
Immigration	Arrived at New York, America from Liverpool, England aboard the SS Baltic. Bricklayer.
Immigration	Arrived at Liverpool, England from New York, America aboard the SS Franconia. Bricklayer.

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Census 1901 IR	1901 Ireland Census
Illness	Hospital Record
Immigration	Crew List
Immigration	Passenger List
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Extra information

Last change

8 April 2019

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Family with parents
father Parents Robert Close Jane Boyd	John Close 1850–1901
mother	Mary Jane Bell 1851–1919
elder brother	John Close 1872–1885
elder sister Family Joseph Close	Letitia Close 1874–1908
elder sister	Martha Jane Close 1876–1877
elder brother Family Margaret (Maggie) Lynas James Lynas Close Sarah Jane Close William Thomas Close Mary Jane Close Letitia Close David Close Caroline Helen Selina Kells (Beatrice) Close Margaret Close Gaia Close Robert Close Family Elizabeth Unknown	Robert Close 1878–1940
himself	David Close 1879–1944
younger brother	John Close 1886–1915
younger brother Family Sarah Osborne Agnes J O Close Robert John Close Andrew Close Mary Close Norman Close	Norman Bell Close 1893–1955

Family with Isabella McAuley
himself	David Close 1879–1944
wife	Isabella McAuley 1880–1963
son Family Marjorie Murdock	John McAuley Close 1903–1951
son	Thomas James Close
son Family Kathleen McIlmurray	Norman Bell Close 1906–1964
son	David Close
son	George McIntosh Close 1920–1924

Descendants

David Close(1879–1944)
- Isabella McAuley