John Robert Close 1867– – Close Ancestry

John Robert Close, 1867–

Name

John Robert Close

Name: John Robert /Close/

Source: Contributor: Allan Close

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1867 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Birth Index
Census 1871	1871 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Source: William Finn Close (1825) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 English Census, Census Place: Stockton, Durham Note: Living with parents and family at Stockton, Durham. 1871 Census
Census 1881	1881 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Source: William Finn Close (1825) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 English Census, Census Place: Stockton on Tees, Durham Note: Living with parents and family at Stockton, Durham. Watch Maker. 1881 Census
Death of a half-brother	William Close about 1887 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death Index
Marriage	Emma Blackburn — View this family about 1888 (aged 21 years) Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage Index Marriage Index
Death of a brother	James Close about 1890 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death Index
Birth of a daughter	Ivy Lilian Close 15 June 1890 Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Birth Index
Census 1891	1891 Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 English Census, Census Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire Note: Living with wife Emma and family with in-laws at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Jeweller. 1891 Census
Birth of a son	Raymond Close about 1896 Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Birth Index
Birth of a daughter	Dorothy Close about 1900 Manchester, Lancashire, England Birth Index
Census 1901	1901 Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1901 Census, Census Type: 1901 English Census, Census Place: Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire Note: Living with wife Emma and family at Ardwick, Manchester. Jeweller. 1901 Census
Death of a father	William Finn Close about 1908 Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Death Index
Photograph	after 1910 Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1910 Photograph Note: Photograph of John Robert Close (1867). Probably taken some time after 1910. Photograph
Death of a daughter	Ivy Lilian Close 4 December 1968 Goring, Reading, Berkshire, England

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 26 October 1825 — North Shields, Northumberland, England Baptism: 15 February 1826 — Tynemouth, North Shields, Northumberland, England Census 1841: 1841 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Marriage: about 1845 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1861: 1861 Marriage: about 1866 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1908 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Swaddle George Swaddle Close William Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Ecclesfield John Robert Close Edward Ecclesfield Close George Henry Close Sarah Maud Mary Close James Close Thomas Richard Close Walter Close Arthur Close William Finn Close 1825–1908 Birth: 26 October 1825 — North Shields, Northumberland, England Death: about 1908 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1841 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1862 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: about 1866 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Finn Close John Robert Close Edward Ecclesfield Close George Henry Close Sarah Maud Mary Close James Close Thomas Richard Close Walter Close Arthur Close Family with spouse John Tomlinson Margaret Helen Tomlinson Mary Ann Ecclesfield 1841– Birth: about 1841 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1866 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
2 years himself	Links Birth: about 1867 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: about 1888 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Photograph: after 1910 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emma Blackburn Ivy Lilian Close Raymond Close Dorothy Close John Robert Close 1867– Birth: about 1867 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1869 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: after 5 April 1891 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Walls Frederick Close Harold Close Leo Close Frank Close Ethel Margaret Close Edward Ecclesfield Close 1869– Birth: about 1869 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: after 2 April 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: after 5 April 1891 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Ann Reed John William Close Margaret Close Rachel Maud M Close Hilda Close George Henry Close George Henry Close 1871– Birth: after 2 April 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1873 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1892 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Disappeared: after 1893 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Maud Mary Close 1873– Birth: about 1873 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1875 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1890 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James Close 1875–1890 Birth: about 1875 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1890 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1878 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Richard Close 1878– Birth: about 1878 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1880 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Walter Close 1880– Birth: about 1880 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1882 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Arthur Close 1882– Birth: about 1882 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England

Father’s family with Elizabeth Swaddle
father	Links Birth: 26 October 1825 — North Shields, Northumberland, England Baptism: 15 February 1826 — Tynemouth, North Shields, Northumberland, England Census 1841: 1841 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Marriage: about 1845 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1861: 1861 Marriage: about 1866 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1908 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Swaddle George Swaddle Close William Close Family with spouse Mary Ann Ecclesfield John Robert Close Edward Ecclesfield Close George Henry Close Sarah Maud Mary Close James Close Thomas Richard Close Walter Close Arthur Close William Finn Close 1825–1908 Birth: 26 October 1825 — North Shields, Northumberland, England Death: about 1908 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1827 — Sunderland, Durham, England Marriage: about 1845 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1861: 1861 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Death: between 1862 and 1866 — Hartlepool, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Finn Close George Swaddle Close William Close Elizabeth Swaddle 1827–1866 Birth: about 1827 — Sunderland, Durham, England Death: between 1862 and 1866 — Hartlepool, Durham, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1845 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
4 years half-brother	Links Birth: about 1848 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1851: 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1861: 1861 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Disappeared: after 1862 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George Swaddle Close 1848– Birth: about 1848 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England
3 years half-brother	Links Birth: after 30 March 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1861: 1861 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: about 1877 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Vessel: British Queen, At Sea Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1887 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Fletcher William Close Ada Close George Albert Close Robert Henry Close Sarah Elizabeth Close William Close 1851–1887 Birth: after 30 March 1851 — Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England Death: about 1887 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England

Mother’s family with John Tomlinson
stepfather	Links Birth: about 1825 — England Marriage: about 1862 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: about 1863 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann Ecclesfield Margaret Helen Tomlinson John Tomlinson 1825–1863 Birth: about 1825 — England Death: about 1863 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1841 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1862 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: about 1866 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Thornaby on Tees, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Finn Close John Robert Close Edward Ecclesfield Close George Henry Close Sarah Maud Mary Close James Close Thomas Richard Close Walter Close Arthur Close Family with spouse John Tomlinson Margaret Helen Tomlinson Mary Ann Ecclesfield 1841– Birth: about 1841 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1862 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
2 years half-sister	Links Birth: about 1863 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Margaret Helen Tomlinson 1863– Birth: about 1863 — Whitby, Yorkshire, England

Family with Emma Blackburn
himself	Links Birth: about 1867 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1871: 1871 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1881: 1881 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Marriage: about 1888 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Photograph: after 1910 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emma Blackburn Ivy Lilian Close Raymond Close Dorothy Close John Robert Close 1867– Birth: about 1867 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
wife	Links Birth: about 1869 — Consett, Durham, England Marriage: about 1888 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Robert Close Ivy Lilian Close Raymond Close Dorothy Close Emma Blackburn 1869– Birth: about 1869 — Consett, Durham, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1888 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 15 June 1890 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Census 1891: 1891 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Photograph: about 1908 Note: about 1908 Occupation: She made her film debut in 1912 with Dream Paintings, after that followed a number of movies: The Lure of London (1914) The Girl from the Sky (1914) The Ware Case (1917) The Adventures of Dick Dolan (1917) Nelson (1918) The Flag Lieutenant (1919) The Worldlings (1920) La roue (1923) and the German productions: Der fidele Bauer (1927) Die H÷lle der Jungfrauen (1928) With Ivy Close also began a film dynasty which comprise four generations. Her son Derek Neame was a scriptwriter, her son Ronald Neame became a celebrated cinematographer and director. Her grandson Christopher Neame and her great-grandson Gareth Neame both became producers — about 1912 Photograph: about 1912 Photograph: about 1916 Photograph: about 1916 Photograph: about 1918 Photograph: about 1918 Photograph: about 1918 Photograph: about 1919 Photograph: about 1919 Photograph: about 1920 Photograph: about 1921 Photograph: about 1923 Death: 4 December 1968 — Goring, Reading, Berkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ivy Lilian Close 1890–1968 Birth: 15 June 1890 — Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England Death: 4 December 1968 — Goring, Reading, Berkshire, England
7 years son	Links Birth: about 1896 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Raymond Close 1896– Birth: about 1896 — Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
5 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1900 — Manchester, Lancashire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Dorothy Close 1900– Birth: about 1900 — Manchester, Lancashire, England

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Census 1871	Source: William Finn Close (1825) 1871 Census, Census Type: 1871 English Census, Census Place: Stockton, Durham
Census 1881	Source: William Finn Close (1825) 1881 Census, Census Type: 1881 English Census, Census Place: Stockton on Tees, Durham
Census 1891	Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 English Census, Census Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Census 1901	Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1901 Census, Census Type: 1901 English Census, Census Place: Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire
Photograph	Source: John Robert Close (1867) 1910 Photograph
Name	Source: Contributor: Allan Close

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Census 1871	Living with parents and family at Stockton, Durham.
Census 1881	Living with parents and family at Stockton, Durham. Watch Maker.
Census 1891	Living with wife Emma and family with in-laws at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Jeweller.
Census 1901	Living with wife Emma and family at Ardwick, Manchester. Jeweller.
Photograph	Photograph of John Robert Close (1867). Probably taken some time after 1910.

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Census 1871	1871 Census
Census 1881	1881 Census
Marriage	Marriage Index Marriage Index
Census 1891	1891 Census
Census 1901	1901 Census
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Media object	Marriage Index Note: William Close (1833) Marriage Index William Close (1833) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 William Close, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 Hannah Harding, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: John Robert Close (1867) Marriage Index John Robert Close (1867) Marriage Index October / November / December 1888 John Robert Close, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 980
Media object	Marriage Index Note: Emma Blackburn (1869) Marriage Index Emma Blackburn (1869) Marriage Index October / November / December 1888 Emma Blackburn, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 980
Media object	Marriage Index Note: William Close (1833) Marriage Index William Close (1833) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 William Close, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 Hannah Harding, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: William Close (1833) Marriage Index William Close (1833) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 William Close, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 Hannah Harding, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: William Close (1833) Marriage Index William Close (1833) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 William Close, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145
Media object	Marriage Index Note: Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index Hannah Harding (1831) Marriage Index April / May / June 1854 Hannah Harding, Stockton, Durham Volume: 10a Page: 145

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Family with parents
father Parents James Close Mary Ann Finn	William Finn Close 1825–1908
mother	Mary Ann Ecclesfield 1841–
himself	John Robert Close 1867–
younger brother Family Margaret Walls Frederick Close Harold Close Leo Close Frank Close Ethel Margaret Close	Edward Ecclesfield Close 1869–
younger brother Family Jane Ann Reed John William Close Margaret Close Rachel Maud M Close Hilda Close George Henry Close	George Henry Close 1871–
younger sister Family	Sarah Maud Mary Close 1873–
younger brother	James Close 1875–1890
younger brother	Thomas Richard Close 1878–
younger brother	Walter Close 1880–
younger brother	Arthur Close 1882–

Father’s family with Elizabeth Swaddle
father Parents James Close Mary Ann Finn	William Finn Close 1825–1908
stepmother	Elizabeth Swaddle 1827–1866
half-brother	George Swaddle Close 1848–
half-brother Family Ann Fletcher William Close Ada Close George Albert Close Robert Henry Close Sarah Elizabeth Close	William Close 1851–1887

Mother’s family with John Tomlinson
stepfather	John Tomlinson 1825–1863
mother	Mary Ann Ecclesfield 1841–
half-sister	Margaret Helen Tomlinson 1863–

Family with Emma Blackburn
himself	John Robert Close 1867–
wife	Emma Blackburn 1869–
daughter	Ivy Lilian Close 1890–1968
son	Raymond Close 1896–
daughter	Dorothy Close 1900–

Descendants

John Robert Close(1867–)
- Emma Blackburn1888