John Close 1787–1860 – Close Ancestry

John Close, 1787–1860 (aged 73 years)

Name

John Close

Name: John /Close/

Source: Contributor: Toni Close

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1787 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Baptism	14 January 1787 (aged 0) West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1787 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Parish: West Bradley, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a mother	Elizabeth Cullin about 1789 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Burial of a mother	Elizabeth Cullin 30 June 1789 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 Name: Elizabeth Close Event Type: Burial Burial Date: 30 Jun 1789 Burial Place: West Bradley, Somerset, England
Marriage of a parent	William Close — Hannah Leaster — View this family 7 April 1791 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: William Close (1762) 1791 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: William Close, Second Person: Hannah Lester, Registration District: West Bradley, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register
Death of a half-brother	Silvister Close about 1792 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Burial of a half-brother	Silvister Close 30 March 1792 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Silvester Close (1791) 1791 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Silvester Close, Registration District: West Bradley, Somerset Burial Register
Note	about 1805 Note: NOTE: According to his Marriage record of 1806 John was a Widower, but can't find any records of a prior marriage.
Marriage	Mary Biggin — View this family 28 January 1806 (aged 19 years) Wells, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1806 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Mary Coombs, Registration District: Wells, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register Note: Both widowed. Marriage Register
Residence	1806 West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1806 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Mary Coombs, Registration District: Wells, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register
Birth of a daughter	Sarah Close about 1809 Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Baptism of a daughter	Sarah Close 5 February 1809 Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Sarah Close (1809) 1809 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Sarah Close, Parish: Glastonbury, Somerset Baptism Register
Birth of a son	George Close about 1810 Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Baptism of a son	George Close 6 May 1810 Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: George Close (1810) 1810 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: George Close, Parish: Glastonbury, Somerset Baptism Register
Birth of a daughter	Mary Close about 1812 Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Baptism of a daughter	Mary Close 17 May 1812 Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Mary Close (1812) 1812 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Mary Close, Parish: Glastonbury, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a daughter	Mary Close about 1814 Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Burial of a daughter	Mary Close 26 September 1814 Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Mary Close (1812) 1814 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Mary Close, Registration District: Glastonbury, Somerset Burial Register
Marriage	Susanna Williams — View this family 2 February 1815 (aged 28 years) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1787) 1815 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Susanna Williams, Registration District: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register
Death of a wife	Mary Biggin between 1812 and 1815 England Note: Estimate. There were a lot around and it looks as though John was a Journeyman Carpenter, which means it could have been anywhere.
Occupation	Wheeler 1816 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Eliza Close (1816) 1816 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliza Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Birth of a daughter	Eliza Close 5 February 1816 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Eliza Close (1816) 1816 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliza Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Baptism of a daughter	Eliza Close 16 February 1816 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Eliza Close (1816) 1816 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliza Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Baptism Register
Birth of a son	Henry Close 10 December 1817 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Henry Close (1817) 1817 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Baptism of a son	Henry Close 15 December 1817 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Henry Close (1817) 1817 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a son	Henry Close about 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Birth of a daughter	Charlotte Close 10 May 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Charlotte Close (1820) 1820 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Charlotte Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Baptism of a daughter	Charlotte Close 15 May 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Charlotte Close (1820) 1820 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Charlotte Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a daughter	Charlotte Close after 15 May 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Note: Estimate. Her sister Charlotte was apparently born a couple of days after the baptism here. However, can't find any death or burial records, so she may have been baptised and buries at the same time.
Birth of a daughter	Charlotte Close 17 May 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Charlotte Close (1820) 1822 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Charlotte Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Note: NOTE: This is only 2 days after her sister Charlotte was baptised, which implies that the first Charlotte died, and this one was named after her.
Burial of a son	Henry Close 21 June 1820 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Henry Close (1817) 1820 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Registration District: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Burial Register
Death of a half-brother	Silvester Close about 1821 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Burial of a half-brother	Silvester Close 13 February 1821 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Silvester Close (1792) 1821 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Silvester Close, Registration District: West Bradley, Somerset Burial Register
Baptism of a daughter	Charlotte Close 16 February 1822 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Charlotte Close (1820) 1822 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Charlotte Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Baptism Register
Birth of a son	Henry Close 1 October 1822 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Henry Close (1822) 1822 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Baptism of a son	Henry Close 2 November 1822 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: Henry Close (1822) 1822 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Baptism Register
Birth of a son	James Close about 1824 Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Source: James Close (1824) 1824 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: James Close, Parish: Batheaston, Somerset Source: James Close (1824) 1861 Census, Census Type: 1861 England Census, Census Place: Bristol General Hospital, Bristol, Gloucestershire
Baptism of a son	James Close 26 December 1824 Batheaston, Bath, Somerset, England Source: James Close (1824) 1824 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: James Close, Parish: Batheaston, Somerset Baptism Register
Death of a father	William Close about 1829 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Burial of a father	William Close 25 April 1829 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: William Close (1762) 1829 Burial Register, Name Of Person: William Close, Registration District: West Bradley, Somerset Burial Register
Birth of a daughter	Susanna Close about 1834 Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England
Baptism of a daughter	Susanna Close 25 December 1834 Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Source: Susanna Close (1834) 1834 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Susanna Close, Parish: Marshfield, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Death of a half-brother	William Close about 1837 Workhouse, Taunton, Somerset, England Death Index
Burial of a half-brother	William Close 30 November 1837 Taunton, Somerset, England Source: William Close (1782) 1837 Burial Register, Name Of Person: William Close, Registration District: Taunton, Somerset Note: NOTE: His age recorded here would indicate that this is NOT the William expected ... however, since he apparently died in the Taunton Workhouse, the records could easily be mistaken. Burial Register
Census 1841	1841 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1841 Census, Census Type: 1841 England Census, Census Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Note: Living with wife Susannah and family at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Carpenter. 1841 Census (page 1) 1841 Census (page 2)
Burial of a half-sister	Phyllis Close 13 March 1841 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Source: Phyllis Close (1799) 1841 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Phyllis Close, Registration District: West Bradley, Somerset Burial Register
Death of a half-sister	Elizabeth (Betty) Close after August 1841 Wells, Somerset, England Death Index
Death of a half-sister	Phyllis Close about 1841 West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death Index
Death of a daughter	Sarah Close about 1844 Wells, Somerset, England Note: NOTE: Not entirely sure about this Death Index
Marriage of a daughter	William Tamlin Chaffey — Charlotte Close — View this family 24 December 1849 Aldersgate, City of London, Middlesex, England Source: Charlotte Close (1820) 1849 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Charlotte Close, Second Person: William Tamlin Chaffey, Registration District: Aldersgate, London, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register
Death of a brother	Thomas Close about 1850 Wincanton, Somerset, England
Burial of a brother	Thomas Close 23 May 1850 Wincanton, Somerset, England Source: Thomas Close (1785) 1850 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Thomas Close, Registration District: Wincanton, Somerset Burial Register
Death of a wife	Susanna Williams about 1850 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Name: Susanna Close Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Death Registration Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom Death Date: 1850 Volume: 10 Page: 282
Census 1851	1851 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Note: Living with family at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Carpenter. 1851 Census
Marriage of a son	James Close — Jemima Wescott — View this family 5 April 1860 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: James Close (1824) 1860 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: James Close, Second Person: Jemima Wescott, Registration District: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register
Death	about 1860 (aged 73 years) Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death Index
Burial	14 June 1860 (0 after death) Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Source: John Close (1787) 1860 Burial Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Registration District: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Note: NOTE: Residing in the Alms House. Burial Register

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 15 March 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1781 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 20 July 1785 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 7 April 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 25 April 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hannah Leaster Silvister Close Silvester Close Elizabeth (Betty) Close Phyllis Close Family with spouse Elizabeth Cullin Thomas Close John Close Family with spouse Mary Gillard William Close William Close 1762–1829 Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1760 — Somerset, England Marriage: 20 July 1785 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1789 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 30 June 1789 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Close Thomas Close John Close Elizabeth Cullin 1760–1789 Birth: about 1760 — Somerset, England Death: about 1789 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — 20 July 1785 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
5 months elder brother	Links Birth: about 1785 — East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 26 September 1785 — East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset, England Death: about 1850 — Wincanton, Somerset, England Burial: 23 May 1850 — Wincanton, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Close 1785–1850 Birth: about 1785 — East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1850 — Wincanton, Somerset, England
3 years himself	Links Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 14 January 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: about 1805 Marriage: 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England Marriage: 2 February 1815 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Occupation: Wheeler — 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 14 June 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Biggin Sarah Close George Close Mary Close Family with spouse Susanna Williams Eliza Close Henry Close Charlotte Close Charlotte Close Henry Close James Close Susanna Close John Close 1787–1860 Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

Father’s family with Hannah Leaster
father	Links Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 15 March 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1781 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 20 July 1785 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 7 April 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 25 April 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hannah Leaster Silvister Close Silvester Close Elizabeth (Betty) Close Phyllis Close Family with spouse Elizabeth Cullin Thomas Close John Close Family with spouse Mary Gillard William Close William Close 1762–1829 Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1766 — Somerset, England Marriage: 7 April 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 12 May 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Close Silvister Close Silvester Close Elizabeth (Betty) Close Phyllis Close Hannah Leaster 1766–1821 Birth: about 1766 — Somerset, England Death: about 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — 7 April 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
9 months half-brother	Links Birth: about 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 29 May 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 30 March 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Silvister Close 1791–1792 Birth: about 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
2 years half-brother	Links Birth: about 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 16 September 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 27 September 1814 — West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 13 February 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Parish Rose Anna Close Louiana Close Silvester Close 1792–1821 Birth: about 1792 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1821 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
3 years half-sister	Links Birth: 26 August 1794 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 31 August 1794 — Wells, Somerset, England Marriage: 27 May 1813 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 6 June 1841 — East Pennard, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: after August 1841 — Wells, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Benjamin Maidment William Maidment Rhoda Maidment Luanna Maidment Sabina Maidment Elijah Close Maidment Amelia Maidment Elizabeth (Betty) Close 1794–1841 Birth: 26 August 1794 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: after August 1841 — Wells, Somerset, England
5 years half-sister	Links Birth: 30 January 1799 — Wells, Somerset, England Baptism: 17 March 1799 — Wells, Somerset, England Marriage: 24 December 1816 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1841 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 13 March 1841 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Witcomb Rhoda Witcomb Hannah Witcomb Caroline Close Witcomb Elizabeth Witcomb Matthew Close Witcomb Phyllis Close 1799–1841 Birth: 30 January 1799 — Wells, Somerset, England Death: about 1841 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Father’s family with Mary Gillard
father	Links Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 15 March 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1781 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 20 July 1785 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 7 April 1791 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 25 April 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hannah Leaster Silvister Close Silvester Close Elizabeth (Betty) Close Phyllis Close Family with spouse Elizabeth Cullin Thomas Close John Close Family with spouse Mary Gillard William Close William Close 1762–1829 Birth: about 1762 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1829 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1757 — Somerset, England Marriage: about 1781 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Close William Close Mary Gillard 1757– Birth: about 1757 — Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1781 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
2 years half-brother	Links Birth: about 1782 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 26 April 1782 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Marriage: 22 March 1821 — Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, England Note: 1821 Death: about 1837 — Workhouse, Taunton, Somerset, England Burial: 30 November 1837 — Taunton, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harriett Thorne Sarah Close Elizabeth Close Phoebe Close William Close William Close 1782–1837 Birth: about 1782 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1837 — Workhouse, Taunton, Somerset, England

Family with Mary Biggin
himself	Links Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 14 January 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: about 1805 Marriage: 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England Marriage: 2 February 1815 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Occupation: Wheeler — 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 14 June 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Biggin Sarah Close George Close Mary Close Family with spouse Susanna Williams Eliza Close Henry Close Charlotte Close Charlotte Close Henry Close James Close Susanna Close John Close 1787–1860 Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1787 — Somerset, England Marriage: 26 August 1802 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Note: 1802 Marriage: 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England Death: between 1812 and 1815 — England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close Sarah Close George Close Mary Close Family with spouse Daniel Coombs John Coombs Maria Coombs Mary Biggin 1787–1815 Birth: about 1787 — Somerset, England Death: between 1812 and 1815 — England
Marriage	Marriage — 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England
4 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1809 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 5 February 1809 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1844 — Wells, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Close 1809–1844 Birth: about 1809 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1844 — Wells, Somerset, England
2 years son	Links Birth: about 1810 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 6 May 1810 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Disappeared: after 1811 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George Close 1810– Birth: about 1810 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England
3 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1812 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 17 May 1812 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1814 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Burial: 26 September 1814 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Close 1812–1814 Birth: about 1812 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1814 — Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Family with Susanna Williams
himself	Links Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Baptism: 14 January 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Note: about 1805 Marriage: 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England Marriage: 2 February 1815 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Occupation: Wheeler — 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 14 June 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Biggin Sarah Close George Close Mary Close Family with spouse Susanna Williams Eliza Close Henry Close Charlotte Close Charlotte Close Henry Close James Close Susanna Close John Close 1787–1860 Birth: about 1787 — West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, England Death: about 1860 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1789 — Paignton, Devon, England Baptism: 29 December 1789 — Paignton, Devon, England Marriage: 2 February 1815 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1850 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close Eliza Close Henry Close Charlotte Close Charlotte Close Henry Close James Close Susanna Close Susanna Williams 1789–1850 Birth: about 1789 — Paignton, Devon, England Death: about 1850 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Marriage	Marriage — 2 February 1815 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
1 year daughter	Links Birth: 5 February 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 16 February 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Disappeared: after 1842 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Eliza Close 1816– Birth: 5 February 1816 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
22 months son	Links Birth: 10 December 1817 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 15 December 1817 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 21 June 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Henry Close 1817–1820 Birth: 10 December 1817 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: about 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
2 years daughter	Links Birth: 10 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 15 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: after 15 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Charlotte Close 1820–1820 Birth: 10 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: after 15 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
daughter	Links Birth: 17 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 16 February 1822 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Marriage: 24 December 1849 — Aldersgate, City of London, Middlesex, England Census 1851: 1851 — London, Middlesex, England Census 1861: 1861 — Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, England Immigration: 10 September 1864 — New York City, Kings County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, America Census 1890 US Fed: 1890 Death: 8 November 1895 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, America Burial: after 8 November 1895 — Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Tamlin Chaffey William Richard Chaffey Albert Henry Chaffey John Glyde Chaffey Eva Chaffey Orlando Tamlin Chaffey Susan Minnie Chaffey Susan Frankham Chaffey Charlotte Close 1820–1895 Birth: 17 May 1820 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Death: 8 November 1895 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, America
2 years son	Links Birth: 1 October 1822 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Baptism: 2 November 1822 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Disappeared: after 1842 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Henry Close 1822– Birth: 1 October 1822 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
2 years son	Links Birth: about 1824 — Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 26 December 1824 — Batheaston, Bath, Somerset, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Military Service: between 1843 and 1857 Marriage: 5 April 1860 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol General Hospital, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Cullompton, Devon, England Death: about 1875 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 6 March 1875 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jemima Wescott James Close 1824–1875 Birth: about 1824 — Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1875 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
11 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1834 — Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 25 December 1834 — Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Census 1861: 1861 — Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, England Census 1871: 1871 — Kensington, London, Middlesex, England Death: about 1874 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Burial: 12 November 1874 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Susanna Close 1834–1874 Birth: about 1834 — Marshfield, Chippenham, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1874 — Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

Daniel Coombs + Mary Biggin
wife’s husband	Links Birth: about 1780 — Somerset, England Marriage: 26 August 1802 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Note: 1806 Note: Death: 27 February 1808 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Biggin John Coombs Maria Coombs Daniel Coombs 1780–1808 Birth: about 1780 — Somerset, England Death: 27 February 1808 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1787 — Somerset, England Marriage: 26 August 1802 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Note: 1802 Marriage: 28 January 1806 — Wells, Somerset, England Death: between 1812 and 1815 — England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close Sarah Close George Close Mary Close Family with spouse Daniel Coombs John Coombs Maria Coombs Mary Biggin 1787–1815 Birth: about 1787 — Somerset, England Death: between 1812 and 1815 — England
Marriage	Marriage — 26 August 1802 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England
16 months stepson	Links Birth: about 1803 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Baptism: 23 July 1803 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Coombs 1803– Birth: about 1803 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England
3 years stepdaughter	Links Birth: about 1805 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Baptism: 20 September 1805 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Maria Coombs 1805– Birth: about 1805 — North Cadbury, Wincanton, Somerset, England

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Baptism	Source: John Close (1787) 1787 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Parish: West Bradley, Somerset
Marriage	Source: John Close (1787) 1806 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Mary Coombs, Registration District: Wells, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register
Residence	Source: John Close (1787) 1806 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Mary Coombs, Registration District: Wells, Somerset, Document: Marriage Register
Marriage	Source: John Close (1787) 1815 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Susanna Williams, Registration District: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register
Occupation	Source: Eliza Close (1816) 1816 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliza Close, Parish: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Census 1841	Source: John Close (1787) 1841 Census, Census Type: 1841 England Census, Census Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Census 1851	Source: John Close (1787) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Name	Source: Contributor: Toni Close
Burial	Source: John Close (1787) 1860 Burial Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Registration District: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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Note	NOTE: According to his Marriage record of 1806 John was a Widower, but can't find any records of a prior marriage.
Marriage	Both widowed.
Census 1841	Living with wife Susannah and family at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Carpenter.
Census 1851	Living with family at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Carpenter.
Burial	NOTE: Residing in the Alms House.

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Baptism	Baptism Register
Marriage	Marriage Register
Marriage	Marriage Register
Census 1841	1841 Census (page 1) 1841 Census (page 2)
Census 1851	1851 Census
Death	Death Index
Burial	Burial Register
Media object	1841 Census (page 1)
Media object	1841 Census (page 2)
Media object	1851 Census
Media object	Death Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Name: John Close Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun Death Registration Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom Death Date: 1860 Volume: 5c Page: 424
Media object	Burial Register
Media object	Baptism Register
Media object	Marriage Register
Media object	Marriage Register

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Family with parents
father Parents John Close Martha Dunkerton	William Close 1762–1829
mother	Elizabeth Cullin 1760–1789
elder brother	Thomas Close 1785–1850
himself	John Close 1787–1860

Father’s family with Hannah Leaster
father Parents John Close Martha Dunkerton	William Close 1762–1829
stepmother	Hannah Leaster 1766–1821
half-brother	Silvister Close 1791–1792
half-brother Family Mary Parish Rose Anna Close Louiana Close	Silvester Close 1792–1821
half-sister Family Benjamin Maidment William Maidment Rhoda Maidment Luanna Maidment Sabina Maidment Elijah Close Maidment Amelia Maidment	Elizabeth (Betty) Close 1794–1841
half-sister Family William Witcomb Rhoda Witcomb Hannah Witcomb Caroline Close Witcomb Elizabeth Witcomb Matthew Close Witcomb	Phyllis Close 1799–1841

Father’s family with Mary Gillard
father Parents John Close Martha Dunkerton	William Close 1762–1829
stepmother	Mary Gillard 1757–
half-brother Family Harriett Thorne Sarah Close Elizabeth Close Phoebe Close William Close	William Close 1782–1837

Family with Mary Biggin
himself	John Close 1787–1860
wife	Mary Biggin 1787–1815
daughter	Sarah Close 1809–1844
son	George Close 1810–
daughter	Mary Close 1812–1814

Family with Susanna Williams
himself	John Close 1787–1860
wife	Susanna Williams 1789–1850
daughter	Eliza Close 1816–
son	Henry Close 1817–1820
daughter	Charlotte Close 1820–1820
daughter Family William Tamlin Chaffey William Richard Chaffey Albert Henry Chaffey John Glyde Chaffey Eva Chaffey Orlando Tamlin Chaffey Susan Minnie Chaffey Susan Frankham Chaffey	Charlotte Close 1820–1895
son	Henry Close 1822–
son Family Jemima Wescott	James Close 1824–1875
daughter	Susanna Close 1834–1874

Daniel Coombs + Mary Biggin
wife’s husband	Daniel Coombs 1780–1808
wife	Mary Biggin 1787–1815
stepson	John Coombs 1803–
stepdaughter	Maria Coombs 1805–