Josiah Close 1778–1823 – Close Ancestry

Josiah Close, 1778–1823 (aged 45 years)

Name

Josiah Close

Name: Josiah /Close/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	about 1778 Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America
Marriage	Jane Morehouse — View this family about 1815 (aged 37 years) Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a daughter	Rebecca Jane Close 17 June 1815 Amsterdam, Schenectady County, New York, America
Death of a sister	Anna Close 25 October 1815 New York, America
Burial of a sister	Anna Close after 25 October 1815 Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=98459673 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=98459673 Inscription: dau of Gideon Close, in the 37th year of her age
Birth of a son	Gideon Close 23 December 1816 Montgomery County, New York, America Source: Gideon Close (1816) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York Source: Gideon Close (1816) 1865 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1865 US NY State Census, Census Place: Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York Source: Gideon Close (1816) 1875 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1875 US NY State Census, Census Place: Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York Note: Note: Some discrepency about his county of birth.
Death of a mother	Jemima Halstead 5 February 1817 New York, America
Burial of a mother	Jemima Halstead after 5 February 1817 Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Close&GSiman=1&GScid=2137505&GRid=98459629& http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Close&GSiman=1&GScid=2137505&GRid=98459629& Inscription: wife of Gideon Close, in the 50th year of her age.
Birth of a son	John Josiah Close 9 March 1817 Montgomery County, New York, America
Death of a father	Gideon Close 6 April 1818 New York, America
Burial of a father	Gideon Close after 6 April 1818 Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=98459548
Birth of a son	Seymour Close about 1818 Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America
Birth of a son	Josiah Close 17 February 1821 Perth, Fulton County, New York, America Source: Josiah Close (1821) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York Source: Josiah Close (1821) 1860 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1860 US Federal Census, Census Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York Source: Josiah Close (1821) 1873 US NY Passport Application
Death of a sister	Phoebe Close 15 May 1821 Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York, America
Burial of a sister	Phoebe Close after 15 May 1821 Newtown Baptist Cemetery, Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44639445
Birth of a son	Rawson Close 3 March 1823 Montgomery County, New York, America Source: Rawson Close (1823) 1855 US NY State Census, Census Type: 1855 US NY State Census, Census Place: Norwich, Chenango County, New York
Death	after 1823 (aged 45 years) Fulton County, New York, America Note: Estimate

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1747 — Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York, America Marriage: about 1774 — New York, America Death: 6 April 1818 — New York, America Burial: after 6 April 1818 — Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jemima Halstead Benjamin Close Josiah Close Anna Close Reuben Close Phoebe Close Martha Close Heman Close William Close Gideon Close David Close Gideon Close 1747–1818 Birth: about 1747 — Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York, America Death: 6 April 1818 — New York, America
mother	Links Birth: about 1757 — Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, America Marriage: about 1774 — New York, America Death: 5 February 1817 — New York, America Burial: after 5 February 1817 — Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gideon Close Benjamin Close Josiah Close Anna Close Reuben Close Phoebe Close Martha Close Heman Close William Close Gideon Close David Close Jemima Halstead 1757–1817 Birth: about 1757 — Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, America Death: 5 February 1817 — New York, America
Marriage	Marriage — about 1774 — New York, America
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: about 1775 — Patterson, Putnam County, New York, America Marriage: after 1801 — New York, America Death: 31 May 1828 — Albany, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 31 May 1828 — Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Morehouse Mary Close Heman Close Halsted Close Benjamin L Close Gideon P Close Benjamin Close 1775–1828 Birth: about 1775 — Patterson, Putnam County, New York, America Death: 31 May 1828 — Albany, Saratoga County, New York, America
4 years himself	Links Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1815 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: after 1823 — Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Morehouse Rebecca Jane Close Gideon Close John Josiah Close Seymour Close Josiah Close Rawson Close Josiah Close 1778–1823 Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: after 1823 — Fulton County, New York, America
1 year sister	Links Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 25 October 1815 — New York, America Burial: after 25 October 1815 — Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Anna Close 1778–1815 Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 25 October 1815 — New York, America
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1780 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1799 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: about June 1860 — River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Shaw Susan Close Julia Ann Close Pauline Close Charles Gideon Close Sarah Louise Close Ruth Mary Close Solomon T Close Louisa Ann Close Winslow R Close Phoebe Jane Close William Close Elizabeth Close Lydia Maria Close Simeon Close Reuben Close 1780–1860 Birth: about 1780 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: about June 1860 — River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin, America
7 months younger sister	Links Birth: 22 July 1780 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: 4 June 1803 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1820 US Fed: 1820 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 15 May 1821 — Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York, America Burial: after 15 May 1821 — Newtown Baptist Cemetery, Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Ash Jemima Ash Eliza Ash Anna Ash Amanda Ash Clarissa Ash William David Ash Phoebe Close 1780–1821 Birth: 22 July 1780 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 15 May 1821 — Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York, America
18 months younger sister	Links Birth: about 1781 — New York, America Death: about 1828 — New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Martha Close 1781–1828 Birth: about 1781 — New York, America Death: about 1828 — New York, America
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1783 — Saratoga County, New York, America Disappeared: after 1784 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Heman Close 1783– Birth: about 1783 — Saratoga County, New York, America
7 years younger brother	Links Birth: 13 February 1790 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1813 — New York, America Marriage: about 1821 — New York, America Death: 22 February 1827 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Unknown Matilda Close Family with spouse Nancy Houghtaling Converse Close William Close 1790–1827 Birth: 13 February 1790 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 22 February 1827 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America
23 months younger brother	Links Birth: about 1791 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America Disappeared: after 1792 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Gideon Close 1791– Birth: about 1791 — Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, America
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: about 1794 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: about 1825 — Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships David Close 1794–1825 Birth: about 1794 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: about 1825 — Fulton County, New York, America

Family with Jane Morehouse
himself	Links Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1815 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: after 1823 — Fulton County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Morehouse Rebecca Jane Close Gideon Close John Josiah Close Seymour Close Josiah Close Rawson Close Josiah Close 1778–1823 Birth: about 1778 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: after 1823 — Fulton County, New York, America
wife	Links Birth: about 1789 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1815 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Josiah Close Rebecca Jane Close Gideon Close John Josiah Close Seymour Close Josiah Close Rawson Close Jane Morehouse 1789– Birth: about 1789 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America
Marriage	Marriage — about 1815 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America
6 months daughter	Links Birth: 17 June 1815 — Amsterdam, Schenectady County, New York, America Marriage: about January 1834 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Lamartine, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 Death: 22 September 1861 — Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alfred K Davis Mary Elizabeth Davis Benjamin Ransler Davis David Davis Fanny Davis Noah Davis Sarah Francelia Davis William Alfred Davis Ellis Davis George Ambrose Davis Rebecca Jane Close 1815–1861 Birth: 17 June 1815 — Amsterdam, Schenectady County, New York, America Death: 22 September 1861 — Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, America
19 months son	Links Birth: 23 December 1816 — Montgomery County, New York, America Marriage: about 1842 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, America Death: 13 January 1881 — New York, America Burial: after 13 January 1881 — Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth McFarland Jane Close Isabel Close William Close Elizabeth Close Gideon Close 1816–1881 Birth: 23 December 1816 — Montgomery County, New York, America Death: 13 January 1881 — New York, America
3 months son	Links Birth: 9 March 1817 — Montgomery County, New York, America Marriage: 22 October 1840 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Odell, Livingston County, Illinois, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Odell, Livingston County, Illinois, America Death: 12 April 1891 — Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, America Burial: 15 April 1891 — Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary E Taylor Sylvander Sexton Close Seymour Close Anna (Annie) E Close John Josiah Close John Josiah Close 1817–1891 Birth: 9 March 1817 — Montgomery County, New York, America Death: 12 April 1891 — Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, America
22 months son	Links Birth: about 1818 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 9 July 1850 — New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Seymour Close 1818–1850 Birth: about 1818 — Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, America Death: 9 July 1850 — New York, America
3 years son	Links Birth: 17 February 1821 — Perth, Fulton County, New York, America Marriage: about 1848 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Emigration: 8 November 1873 — New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Census 1892 US NY: 1892 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Death: 26 February 1893 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America Probate: 18 March 1893 — Montgomery County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Ann Fancher William Rawson Close Hannah (Anna) Maria Close Jane (Jennie) Elizabeth Close Frederic (Freddie) Close Ida Belle Close Frank Close Harry Close Josiah Close 1821–1893 Birth: 17 February 1821 — Perth, Fulton County, New York, America Death: 26 February 1893 — Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, America
2 years son	Links Birth: 3 March 1823 — Montgomery County, New York, America Marriage: before 1850 — New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1865 US NY: 1865 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Census 1875 US NY: 1875 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Death: 9 December 1875 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Burial: after 9 December 1875 — Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emily B Parker Charles L Close Henry B Close Horatio R Close Emily (Emma) B Close Rawson Close 1823–1875 Birth: 3 March 1823 — Montgomery County, New York, America Death: 9 December 1875 — Norwich, Chenango County, New York, America

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Family with parents
father Parents Reuben Close Phoebe Hoag	Gideon Close 1747–1818
mother	Jemima Halstead 1757–1817
elder brother Family Sarah Morehouse Mary Close Heman Close Halsted Close Benjamin L Close Gideon P Close	Benjamin Close 1775–1828
himself	Josiah Close 1778–1823
sister	Anna Close 1778–1815
younger brother Family Louisa Shaw Susan Close Julia Ann Close Pauline Close Charles Gideon Close Sarah Louise Close Ruth Mary Close Solomon T Close Louisa Ann Close Winslow R Close Phoebe Jane Close William Close Elizabeth Close Lydia Maria Close Simeon Close	Reuben Close 1780–1860
younger sister Family David Ash Jemima Ash Eliza Ash Anna Ash Amanda Ash Clarissa Ash William David Ash	Phoebe Close 1780–1821
younger sister	Martha Close 1781–1828
younger brother	Heman Close 1783–
younger brother Family Elizabeth Unknown Matilda Close Family Nancy Houghtaling Converse Close	William Close 1790–1827
younger brother	Gideon Close 1791–
younger brother	David Close 1794–1825

Family with Jane Morehouse
himself	Josiah Close 1778–1823
wife	Jane Morehouse 1789–
daughter Family Alfred K Davis Mary Elizabeth Davis Benjamin Ransler Davis David Davis Fanny Davis Noah Davis Sarah Francelia Davis William Alfred Davis Ellis Davis George Ambrose Davis	Rebecca Jane Close 1815–1861
son Family Elizabeth McFarland Jane Close Isabel Close William Close Elizabeth Close	Gideon Close 1816–1881
son Family Mary E Taylor Sylvander Sexton Close Seymour Close Anna (Annie) E Close John Josiah Close	John Josiah Close 1817–1891
son	Seymour Close 1818–1850
son Family Margaret Ann Fancher William Rawson Close Hannah (Anna) Maria Close Jane (Jennie) Elizabeth Close Frederic (Freddie) Close Ida Belle Close Frank Close Harry Close	Josiah Close 1821–1893
son Family Emily B Parker Charles L Close Henry B Close Horatio R Close Emily (Emma) B Close	Rawson Close 1823–1875

Descendants

Josiah Close(1778–1823)
- Jane Morehouse1815