Ellen Close 1826–1897 – Close Ancestry

Ellen Close, 1826–1897 (aged 71 years)

Name

Ellen Close

Name: Ellen /Close/

Sex Female

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1826 Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Baptism	24 December 1826 (aged 0) Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1826 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Ellen Close, Parish: Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Death of a sister	Hannah Close about 1829 Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Burial of a sister	Hannah Close 12 April 1829 Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Hannah Close (1828) 1829 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Hannah Close, Registration District: Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire Burial Register
Census 1841	1841 Note: Can't find a record for this year. There are a couple of London-based possibilities for domestic servants, but nothing concrete.
Death of a father	Thomas Close about 1848 Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Burial of a father	Thomas Close 10 September 1848 Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Thomas Close (1786) 1848 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Thomas Close, Registration District: Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire Burial Register
Census 1851	1851 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Clifton, Gloucestershire Note: Servant to the Wright household at Clifton, Gloucestershire. House Servant. Servant to the Wright household at Clifton, Gloucestershire. House Servant. Sister, Harriet Close, is also present. 1851 Census (page 1) 1851 Census (page 2)
Marriage	John Close — View this family 21 September 1854 (aged 28 years) Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1854 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Ellen Close, Registration District: Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Note: John and Ellen are 1st Cousins. Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Death of a sister	Jane Close about 1854 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Burial of a sister	Jane Close 12 June 1854 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Jane Close (1832) 1854 Burial Register, Name Of Person: Jane Close, Registration District: Clifton, Gloucestershire Burial Register
Death of a mother	Sarah Griffin between 1855 and 1856 Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Note: NOTE: There were actually two, one in 1855 and one in 1856.
Birth of a son	George Close about 1858 Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Birth Index
Baptism of a son	George Close 4 July 1858 Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: George Close (1858) 1858 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: George Close, Parish: Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Birth of a son	Henry Close 4 February 1860 Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Henry Close (1860) 1939 Register, Census Type: 1939 England and Wales Register, Census Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire Birth Index
Baptism of a son	Henry Close 29 April 1860 Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Henry Close (1860) 1860 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Parish: Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Census 1861	1861 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1861 Census, Census Type: 1861 England Census, Census Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire Note: Living with husband John and family at Bristol, Gloucestershire. 1861 Census
Birth of a daughter	Elizabeth Close 4 February 1861 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Eliizabeth Close (1861) 1861 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliizabeth Close, Parish: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Birth Index
Baptism of a daughter	Elizabeth Close 31 March 1861 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Eliizabeth Close (1861) 1861 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Eliizabeth Close, Parish: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Death of a daughter	Elizabeth Close about 1862 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Birth of a daughter	Sarah Ellen Close 4 November 1863 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Sarah Ellen Close (1863) 1864 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Sarah Ellen Close, Parish: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Source: Sarah Ellen Close (1863) 1939 Register, Census Type: 1939 England and Wales Register, Census Place: Exmouth, Devon Birth Index
Baptism of a daughter	Sarah Ellen Close 13 March 1864 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Sarah Ellen Close (1863) 1864 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Sarah Ellen Close, Parish: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Death of a sister	Harriet Close about 1865 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Birth of a daughter	Mary Jane Close 24 February 1865 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Mary Jane Close (1865) 1939 Register, Census Type: 1939 England and Wales Register, Census Place: Marlborough, Wiltshire Birth Index
Baptism of a daughter	Mary Jane Close 19 November 1865 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Mary Jane Close (1865) 1865 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Mary Jane Close, Parish: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Baptism Register
Death of a brother	Thomas Close about 1870 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Census 1871	1871 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Note: Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire. 1871 Census
Census 1881	1881 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Note: Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire. 1881 Census
Marriage of a son	George Close — Malinda Ann House — View this family 28 August 1882 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: George Close (1858) 1882 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: George Close, Second Person: Malinda Ann House, Registration District: Bedminster, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Death of a brother	George Close 21 July 1885 Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Death Index
Burial of a brother	George Close after 21 July 1885 Cathays Cemetery, Cathays, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233400113/george-close
Marriage of a son	Henry Close — Martha Cole — View this family 7 April 1887 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Henry Close (1860) 1887 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Henry Close, Second Person: Martha Cole, Registration District: Bedminster, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Death of a sister	Sarah Close 15 April 1889 Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Death Index
Burial of a sister	Sarah Close after 15 April 1889 Cathays Cemetery, Cathays, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Note: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216400224/sarah-harris https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216400224/sarah-harris Inscription `Sacred to the Memory ofWilliam MiltonDied April 24th 1863, aged 52 yearsAlso in affectionate remembrance ofJoseph HarrisWho died March 28th 1878, aged 72 yearsWeep not for me, my wife so fearI am not dead, but sleeping here,I am not yours, but Christ's alone,And he thoughtful to take me homeAlso of affectionate remembrance ofSarah HarrisWho died April 15 1883, aged 72 yearsLooking unto`
Census 1891	1891 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire Note: Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire. Housekeeper. 1891 Census
Marriage of a daughter	Harry Roger Dafter — Mary Jane Close — View this family 25 December 1892 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Mary Jane Close (1865) 1892 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: Mary Jane Close, Second Person: Harry Roger Dafter, Registration District: Bedminster, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register Note: NOTE: Marriage Index image missing for Harry Roger Dafter. Marriage Register Marriage Index
Death of a sister	Emma Close about 1894 Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death Index
Death of a husband	John Close 20 October 1896 Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: John Close (1817) 1896 Probate, Location: Gloucestershire, Court: Bristol Death Index
Death	19 May 1897 (aged 71 years) Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1897 Probate, Location: Gloucestershire, Court: Bristol Death Index
Probate	3 June 1897 (15 days after death) Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1897 Probate, Location: Gloucestershire, Court: Bristol Probate Calendar
Adoption of a son	George Close between 1902 and 1911 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1786 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 16 July 1786 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 25 March 1811 — Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1848 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Burial: 10 September 1848 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Griffin Samuel Close George Close Harriet Close Sarah Close Elizabeth Close Hannah Close Ann Close Thomas Close Mary Ann Close Ellen Close Hannah Close Emma Close Jane Close Thomas Close 1786–1848 Birth: about 1786 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1848 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1787 — Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England Marriage: 25 March 1811 — Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: between 1855 and 1856 — Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Close Samuel Close George Close Harriet Close Sarah Close Elizabeth Close Hannah Close Ann Close Thomas Close Mary Ann Close Ellen Close Hannah Close Emma Close Jane Close Sarah Griffin 1787–1856 Birth: about 1787 — Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England Death: between 1855 and 1856 — Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage	Marriage — 25 March 1811 — Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
9 months elder brother	Links Birth: 23 December 1811 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 10 January 1812 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Disappeared: after 1813 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Samuel Close 1811– Birth: 23 December 1811 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1813 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 21 August 1813 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 19 December 1838 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Westerleigh, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Dundry, Bristol, Somerset, England Marriage: about 1867 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1871: 1871 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1881: 1881 — Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Note: Death: 21 July 1885 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Burial: after 21 July 1885 — Cathays Cemetery, Cathays, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Fish Family with spouse Sarah Williams George Close 1813–1885 Birth: about 1813 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 21 July 1885 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1814 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 4 December 1814 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 27 February 1854 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1865 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Tanner Harriet Close 1814–1865 Birth: about 1814 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1865 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1816 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 1 September 1816 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 16 April 1838 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Bedminster, Somerset, England Census 1851: 1851 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1861: 1861 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Marriage: 25 September 1869 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1871: 1871 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1881: 1881 — Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Death: 15 April 1889 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Burial: after 15 April 1889 — Cathays Cemetery, Cathays, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Milton Family with spouse Joseph Harris Sarah Close 1816–1889 Birth: about 1816 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 15 April 1889 — Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1818 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 1 February 1818 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Disappeared: after 1852 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Close 1818– Birth: about 1818 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 17 February 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: after 17 February 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Burial: 20 February 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Hannah Close 1820–1820 Birth: about 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: after 17 February 1820 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1821 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 28 January 1821 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1823 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Burial: 1 October 1823 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ann Close 1821–1823 Birth: about 1821 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1823 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1822 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 1 December 1822 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1870 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Close 1822–1870 Birth: about 1822 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1870 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1824 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 5 December 1824 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Bloomsbury, London, Middlesex, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bloomsbury, London, Middlesex, England Census 1871: 1871 — Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Disappeared: after 1882 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Ann Close 1824– Birth: about 1824 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years herself	Links Birth: about 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 24 December 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 21 September 1854 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 19 May 1897 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 3 June 1897 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close George Close Henry Close Elizabeth Close Sarah Ellen Close Mary Jane Close Ellen Close 1826–1897 Birth: about 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 19 May 1897 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1828 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 1 June 1828 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1829 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Burial: 12 April 1829 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Hannah Close 1828–1829 Birth: about 1828 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1829 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1830 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 8 August 1830 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Almondsbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: about 1855 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1894 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Portch George Henry Portch Mary Jane Portch James Portch Laura Emma Portch Mary Jane Portch William James Portch Emma Portch Emma Close 1830–1894 Birth: about 1830 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1894 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1832 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 26 August 1832 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 30 October 1853 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1854 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Burial: 12 June 1854 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Portch Jane Close 1832–1854 Birth: about 1832 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1854 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Family with John Close
husband	Links Birth: 18 January 1817 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 16 February 1817 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 21 September 1854 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 20 October 1896 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 5 November 1896 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ellen Close George Close Henry Close Elizabeth Close Sarah Ellen Close Mary Jane Close John Close 1817–1896 Birth: 18 January 1817 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 20 October 1896 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
herself	Links Birth: about 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 24 December 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1841: 1841 Census 1851: 1851 — Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 21 September 1854 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 19 May 1897 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 3 June 1897 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Close George Close Henry Close Elizabeth Close Sarah Ellen Close Mary Jane Close Ellen Close 1826–1897 Birth: about 1826 — Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 19 May 1897 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage	Marriage — 21 September 1854 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1858 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 4 July 1858 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 28 August 1882 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Adoption: between 1902 and 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Death: about 1933 — Long Ashton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Malinda Ann House Doris Taylor Close George Close 1858–1933 Birth: about 1858 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1933 — Long Ashton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
2 years son	Links Birth: 4 February 1860 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 29 April 1860 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 7 April 1887 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 19111: 1939 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 21 August 1940 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Probate: 1 November 1940 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martha Cole Unknown Close Elfleda Lucy Close Laura Lilian Close Stevie John Henry Close Henry Close 1860–1940 Birth: 4 February 1860 — Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: 21 August 1940 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
1 year daughter	Links Birth: 4 February 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 31 March 1861 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1861: 7 April 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1862 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Close 1861–1862 Birth: 4 February 1861 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1862 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 4 November 1863 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 13 March 1864 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 19111: 1939 — Exmouth, Devon, England Death: about 1945 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Ellen Close 1863–1945 Birth: 4 November 1863 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1945 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
16 months daughter	Links Birth: 24 February 1865 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Baptism: 19 November 1865 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Roath, Glamorgan, Wales Census 1891: 1891 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Marriage: 25 December 1892 — Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Swindon, Wiltshire, England Census 1911: 1911 — Swindon, Wiltshire, England Census 19111: 1939 — Marlborough, Wiltshire, England Death: about 1945 — Marlborough, Wiltshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harry Roger Dafter Mary May Dafter Henry Edward Dafter Martha Helen Dafter Mary Jane Close 1865–1945 Birth: 24 February 1865 — Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: about 1945 — Marlborough, Wiltshire, England

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Baptism	Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1826 Baptism Register, Record Type: Baptism Register, Name Of Person: Ellen Close, Parish: Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire
Census 1851	Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1851 Census, Census Type: 1851 England Census, Census Place: Clifton, Gloucestershire
Marriage	Source: John Close (1817) 1854 Marriage Register, Name Of Person: John Close, Second Person: Ellen Close, Registration District: Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, Document: Marriage Register
Census 1861	Source: John Close (1817) 1861 Census, Census Type: 1861 England Census, Census Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire
Census 1871	Source: John Close (1817) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire
Census 1881	Source: John Close (1817) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire
Census 1891	Source: John Close (1817) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 England Census, Census Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire
Death	Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1897 Probate, Location: Gloucestershire, Court: Bristol
Probate	Source: Ellen Close (1826) 1897 Probate, Location: Gloucestershire, Court: Bristol

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Census 1841	Can't find a record for this year. There are a couple of London-based possibilities for domestic servants, but nothing concrete.
Census 1851	Servant to the Wright household at Clifton, Gloucestershire. House Servant. Sister, Harriet Close, is also present.
Marriage	John and Ellen are 1st Cousins.
Census 1861	Living with husband John and family at Bristol, Gloucestershire.
Census 1871	Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire.
Census 1881	Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire.
Census 1891	Living with husband John and family at Bedminster, Gloucestershire. Housekeeper.

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Baptism	Baptism Register
Census 1851	1851 Census (page 1) 1851 Census (page 2)
Marriage	Marriage Register Marriage Index Marriage Index
Census 1861	1861 Census
Census 1871	1871 Census
Census 1881	1881 Census
Census 1891	1891 Census
Death	Death Index
Probate	Probate Calendar
Media object	1861 Census
Media object	1871 Census
Media object	1881 Census
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	Baptism Register
Media object	1851 Census (page 1)
Media object	1851 Census (page 2)
Media object	Death Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Name: Ellen Close Age: 71 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826 Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun Death Registration Place: Bedminster, Somerset, United Kingdom Death Date: 1897 Volume: 5c Page: 415
Media object	Probate Calendar
Media object	Marriage Register
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Name: John Close Registration Year: 1854 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District: Clifton Volume: 6a Page: 261
Media object	Marriage Index Note: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Name: Ellen Close Registration Year: 1854 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District: Clifton Volume: 6a Page: 261

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father Parents Isaac Close Hannah Rugg	Thomas Close 1786–1848
mother	Sarah Griffin 1787–1856
elder brother	Samuel Close 1811–
elder brother Family Mary Fish Family Sarah Williams	George Close 1813–1885
elder sister Family Robert Tanner	Harriet Close 1814–1865
elder sister Family William Milton Family Joseph Harris	Sarah Close 1816–1889
elder sister	Elizabeth Close 1818–
elder sister	Hannah Close 1820–1820
elder sister	Ann Close 1821–1823
elder brother	Thomas Close 1822–1870
elder sister	Mary Ann Close 1824–
herself	Ellen Close 1826–1897
younger sister	Hannah Close 1828–1829
younger sister Family Henry Portch George Henry Portch Mary Jane Portch James Portch Laura Emma Portch Mary Jane Portch William James Portch Emma Portch	Emma Close 1830–1894
younger sister Family Henry Portch	Jane Close 1832–1854

Family with John Close
husband Parents George Close Jane Honeyball	John Close 1817–1896
herself	Ellen Close 1826–1897
son Family Malinda Ann House Doris Taylor Close	George Close 1858–1933
son Family Martha Cole Unknown Close Elfleda Lucy Close Laura Lilian Close Stevie John Henry Close	Henry Close 1860–1940
daughter	Elizabeth Close 1861–1862
daughter	Sarah Ellen Close 1863–1945
daughter Family Harry Roger Dafter Mary May Dafter Henry Edward Dafter Martha Helen Dafter	Mary Jane Close 1865–1945

Descendants

Ellen Close(1826–1897)
- John Close1854