Arthur Close 1884–1918 – Close Ancestry

Arthur Close, 1884–1918 (aged 34 years)

Name

Arthur Close

Name: Arthur /Close/

Sex Male


Birth	about 1884 Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Birth Index
Census 1891	1891 Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Source: George Close (1841) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 English Census, Census Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire Note: Living with parents and family at Sowerby, Yorkshire. 1891 Census
Census 1901	1901 Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Source: George Close (1841) 1901 Census, Census Type: 1901 English Census, Census Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire Note: Living with parents and family at Sowerby, Yorkshire. Plumber. 1901 Census
Milit-Beg	24 September 1914 Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1914 CA Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close Note: Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), 14th Batallion. War record has him down as Canadian nationality. Appears to have served with a Canadian regiment prior to this. 1914 Military Record
Military Award	between 1915 and 1918 Source: Military Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal Note: Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) Distinguished Conduct Medal
Death	1 October 1918 (aged 34 years) Cambrai, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 War Memorial, Family Info: Arthur Close (1884), Location: Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close, Military Unit: 14th Battalion Note: Killed in action
Military Award	after 1 October 1918 Source: Military Award: Military Cross Note: Military Cross (MC). Looks as though it was awarded posthumously. When he died he was only holding the D.C.M. Military Cross
Burial	after 1 October 1918 (0 days after death) Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly-Lez-Cambrai, Cambrai, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 War Memorial, Family Info: Arthur Close (1884), Location: Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close, Military Unit: 14th Battalion Note: Grave reference: D.23 1918 War Memorial 1918 Military Burial Record 1918 CWG Record
Title	Lieutenant

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Baptism: 11 March 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1841: 6 June 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Knayton, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Oldstead, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1866 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Giles Mary Jane Close Christopher Close Family with spouse Mary Jane Smith William Close Herbert Close George Close Foster Close Arthur Close George Close 1841– Birth: about 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
mother	Links Birth: about 1842 — Hawnby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Baptism: 19 December 1842 — Hawnby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Close William Close Herbert Close George Close Foster Close Arthur Close Mary Jane Smith 1842– Birth: about 1842 — Hawnby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
1 year elder brother	Links Birth: about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1900 — Stockport, Cheshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emma Moore Edith Close William Close 1874– Birth: about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1876 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Newby Wiske, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Reigate, Surrey, England Marriage: about 1907 — Leyburn, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Anne Kendall Herbert Close 1876– Birth: about 1876 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1879 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George Close 1879– Birth: about 1879 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1913 — Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ethel Vince Foster Close 1881– Birth: about 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
4 years himself	Links Birth: about 1884 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Milit-Beg: 24 September 1914 Military Award: between 1915 and 1918 Death: 1 October 1918 — Cambrai, France Military Award: after 1 October 1918 Burial: after 1 October 1918 — Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly-Lez-Cambrai, Cambrai, France Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Arthur Close 1884–1918 Birth: about 1884 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Death: 1 October 1918 — Cambrai, France

Father’s family with Elizabeth Giles
father	Links Birth: about 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Baptism: 11 March 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1841: 6 June 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1851: 1851 — Knayton, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1861: 1861 — Oldstead, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1866 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1874 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Giles Mary Jane Close Christopher Close Family with spouse Mary Jane Smith William Close Herbert Close George Close Foster Close Arthur Close George Close 1841– Birth: about 1841 — Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1845 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Baptism: 16 March 1845 — Sowerby, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1866 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Death: about 1869 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Close Mary Jane Close Christopher Close Elizabeth Giles 1845–1869 Birth: about 1845 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Death: about 1869 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
Marriage	Marriage — about 1866 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
2 years half-sister	Links Birth: about 1867 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — North Kilvington, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Bilton, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Jane Close 1867– Birth: about 1867 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
2 years half-brother	Links Birth: about 1868 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1871: 1871 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Census 1881: 1881 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England Marriage: about 1889 — Malton, Yorkshire, England Census 1891: 1891 — Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Census 1901: 1901 — Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Wilson Sarah Elizabeth Close George Close Mary Jane Close Florence Close Christopher Close 1868– Birth: about 1868 — Thirsk, Yorkshire, England

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Census 1891	Source: George Close (1841) 1891 Census, Census Type: 1891 English Census, Census Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire
Census 1901	Source: George Close (1841) 1901 Census, Census Type: 1901 English Census, Census Place: Sowerby, Yorkshire
Milit-Beg	Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1914 CA Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close
Military Award	Source: Military Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Death	Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 War Memorial, Family Info: Arthur Close (1884), Location: Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close, Military Unit: 14th Battalion
Military Award	Source: Military Award: Military Cross
Burial	Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 War Memorial, Family Info: Arthur Close (1884), Location: Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery, Sailly, France Source: Arthur Close (1884) 1918 Military Record, Name Of Person: Arthur Close, Military Unit: 14th Battalion

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Census 1891	Living with parents and family at Sowerby, Yorkshire.
Census 1901	Living with parents and family at Sowerby, Yorkshire. Plumber.
Milit-Beg	Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), 14th Batallion. War record has him down as Canadian nationality. Appears to have served with a Canadian regiment prior to this.
Military Award	Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Death	Killed in action
Military Award	Military Cross (MC). Looks as though it was awarded posthumously. When he died he was only holding the D.C.M.
Burial	Grave reference: D.23

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Birth	Birth Index
Census 1891	1891 Census
Census 1901	1901 Census
Milit-Beg	1914 Military Record
Military Award	Distinguished Conduct Medal
Military Award	Military Cross
Burial	1918 War Memorial 1918 Military Burial Record 1918 CWG Record
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	1901 Census
Media object	Birth Index Note: Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index July / August / September 1884 Arthur Close, Thirsk, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 450
Media object	1914 Military Record
Media object	Distinguished Conduct Medal
Media object	1918 War Memorial
Media object	1918 Military Burial Record
Media object	1918 CWG Record
Media object	Military Cross
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	1901 Census
Media object	Birth Index Note: Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index July / August / September 1884 Arthur Close, Thirsk, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 450
Media object	1914 Military Record
Media object	Distinguished Conduct Medal
Media object	1918 War Memorial
Media object	1918 Military Burial Record
Media object	1918 CWG Record
Media object	Military Cross
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	1901 Census
Media object	Birth Index Note: Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index July / August / September 1884 Arthur Close, Thirsk, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 450
Media object	1914 Military Record
Media object	Distinguished Conduct Medal
Media object	1918 War Memorial
Media object	1918 Military Burial Record
Media object	1918 CWG Record
Media object	Military Cross
Media object	1891 Census
Media object	1901 Census
Media object	Birth Index Note: Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index Arthur Close (1884) Birth Index July / August / September 1884 Arthur Close, Thirsk, Yorkshire - North Riding Volume: 9d Page: 450
Media object	1914 Military Record
Media object	Distinguished Conduct Medal
Media object	1918 War Memorial
Media object	1918 Military Burial Record
Media object	1918 CWG Record
Media object	Military Cross

Extra information

Last change

13 February 2011

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Family with parents
father Parents George Close Jane Priestman	George Close 1841–
mother	Mary Jane Smith 1842–
elder brother Family Emma Moore Edith Close	William Close 1874–
elder brother Family Jane Anne Kendall	Herbert Close 1876–
elder brother	George Close 1879–
elder brother Family Ethel Vince	Foster Close 1881–
himself	Arthur Close 1884–1918

Father’s family with Elizabeth Giles
father Parents George Close Jane Priestman	George Close 1841–
stepmother	Elizabeth Giles 1845–1869
half-sister	Mary Jane Close 1867–
half-brother Family Sarah Wilson Sarah Elizabeth Close George Close Mary Jane Close Florence Close	Christopher Close 1868–

Descendants

Arthur Close(1884–1918)