Dorr Ralph Close 1863–1945

Dorr Ralph Close, 1863–1945 (aged 81 years)

Name

Dorr Ralph Close

Name: Dorr Ralph /Close/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	10 October 1863 Michigan, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Death of a father	Lyman Close 15 October 1864 Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, America
Burial of a father	Lyman Close after 15 October 1864 South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Close&GSiman=1&GScid=2209746&GRid=18392784&
Census 1870 US Fed	1870 Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Source: Rosabella Chapman (1826) 1870 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1870 US Federal Census, Census Place: Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan Note: Living with mother and family at Allen, Michigan. 1870 US Federal Census
Census 1880 US Fed	1880 Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Source: Arthur Lyman Close (1854) 1880 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1880 US Federal Census, Census Place: Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan Note: Living with brother Arthur at Allen, Michigan. Farm Labourer. 1880 US Federal Census
Death of a sister	Althea (Alta) L Close 11 July 1890 Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America
Burial of a sister	Althea (Alta) L Close after 11 July 1890 South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whitmore&GSiman=1&GScid=2209746&GRid=18536538&
Birth of a son	Lyman Withrow Close 25 March 1892 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Source: Lyman Withrow Close (1892) WW1 US Draft Card, Record Type: WW1 US Draft Card, Name Of Person: Lyman Withrow Close Source: Lyman Withrow Close (1892) WW11 US Draft Card, Record Type: WW11 US Draft Card, Name Of Person: Lyman Withrow Close
Birth of a son	Arthur Buckley Close 12 May 1896 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Source: Arthur Buckley Close (1896) WW1 US Draft Card, Record Type: WW1 US Draft Card, Name Of Person: Arthur Buckley Close Source: Arthur Buckley Close (1896) WW11 US Draft Card, Record Type: WW11 US Draft Card, Name Of Person: Arthur Buckley Close
Birth of a daughter	Helen Elizabeth Close 22 September 1897 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Note: Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922 Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922 Name: Helen Elizabeth Close Birth Date: 22 Sep 1897 Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois Gender: Female Father: D Ralph Close Mother: Helen Elizabeth Withrow
Death of a mother	Rosabella Chapman 24 October 1897 Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America
Burial of a mother	Rosabella Chapman after 24 October 1897 South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Close&GSiman=1&GScid=2209746&GRid=18392802&
Census 1900 US Fed	1900 Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Note: Living with wife Helen and family at Springfield, Massachusetts. Manufacturer of Photographic Paper. 1900 US Federal Census
Census 1910 US Fed	1910 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1910 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1910 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Note: Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Automobile Manager.
Census 1920 US Fed	1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1920 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1920 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Note: Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Vehicle Garage Owner.
Census 1930 US Fed	1930 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1930 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1930 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Note: Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Auto Spring Manager.
Death of a brother	Arthur Lyman Close 1 June 1937 Los Angeles County, California, America Note: California, Death Index, 1905-1939 California, Death Index, 1905-1939 Name: Arthur L Close Birth Year: abt 1854 Death Date: 1 Jun 1937 Age at Death: 83 Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Burial of a brother	Arthur Lyman Close after 1 June 1937 South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Note: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Close&GSiman=1&GScid=2209746&GRid=18392816&
Census 1940 US Fed	1940 Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1940 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1940 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Note: Living with wife Helen at the Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Packing Superintendant. 1940 US Federal Census
Death	7 February 1945 (aged 81 years) Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Note: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: Dorr Ralph Close Birth Date: 10 Feb 1863 Birth Place: Hillsdale, Mich Death Date: 7 Feb 1945 Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois Burial Date: 9 Feb 1945 Burial Place: Worth Twp, Cook, Ill Cemetery Name: Mt Greenwood Death Age: 81 Occupation: Executive Water Softeners Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Residence: Chicago, Cook, Ill Father Name: Lyman Close Father Birth Place: New York Mother Name: Rosabelle Chapman Mother Birth Place: New York Spouse Name: Helen E

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 20 July 1828 — Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1850 US Fed: 1850 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Marriage: about 1853 — Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Death: 15 October 1864 — Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, America Burial: after 15 October 1864 — South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rosabella Chapman Arthur Lyman Close Althea (Alta) L Close Dorr Ralph Close Lyman Close 1828–1864 Birth: 20 July 1828 — Cayuga County, New York, America Death: 15 October 1864 — Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, America
mother	Links Birth: 26 June 1826 — Worcester, Otsego County, New York, America Marriage: about 1853 — Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1855 US NY: 1855 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Death: 24 October 1897 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Burial: after 24 October 1897 — South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lyman Close Arthur Lyman Close Althea (Alta) L Close Dorr Ralph Close Rosabella Chapman 1826–1897 Birth: 26 June 1826 — Worcester, Otsego County, New York, America Death: 24 October 1897 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America
Marriage	Marriage — about 1853 — Cayuga County, New York, America
16 months elder brother	Links Birth: 12 April 1854 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Marriage: 28 October 1891 — Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Divorce: between 1900 and 1910 — Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, America Death: 1 June 1937 — Los Angeles County, California, America Burial: after 1 June 1937 — South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary L Osborne Wellington Ralph Close Arthur Lyman Close 1854–1937 Birth: 12 April 1854 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Death: 1 June 1937 — Los Angeles County, California, America
6 years elder sister	Links Birth: about May 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1860 US Fed: 1 June 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Marriage: 22 September 1880 — Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Death: 11 July 1890 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Burial: after 11 July 1890 — South Allen Cemetery, Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Whitmore Ray Close Whitmore Austa Whitmore Althea (Alta) L Close 1860–1890 Birth: about May 1860 — Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, America Death: 11 July 1890 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America
4 years himself	Links Birth: 10 October 1863 — Michigan, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Death: 7 February 1945 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Helen Elizabeth Withrow Lyman Withrow Close Arthur Buckley Close Helen Elizabeth Close Dorr Ralph Close 1863–1945 Birth: 10 October 1863 — Michigan, America Death: 7 February 1945 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America

Family with Helen Elizabeth Withrow
himself	Links Birth: 10 October 1863 — Michigan, America Census 1870 US Fed: 1870 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1880 US Fed: 1880 — Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Death: 7 February 1945 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Helen Elizabeth Withrow Lyman Withrow Close Arthur Buckley Close Helen Elizabeth Close Dorr Ralph Close 1863–1945 Birth: 10 October 1863 — Michigan, America Death: 7 February 1945 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America
wife	Links Birth: about March 1871 — Nebraska, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Dorr Ralph Close Lyman Withrow Close Arthur Buckley Close Helen Elizabeth Close Helen Elizabeth Withrow 1871– Birth: about March 1871 — Nebraska, America
son	Links Birth: 25 March 1892 — Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Milit-Beg: 2 June 1917 — Cuyahoga County, Ohio, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, America Milit-Beg: 25 April 1942 — Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Clara May Hitchcock Lyman Withrow Close 1892– Birth: 25 March 1892 — Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, America
4 years son	Links Birth: 12 May 1896 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Milit-Beg: 31 May 1917 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, America Milit-Beg: 27 April 1942 — Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Corena Stewart Locke Arthur Buckley Close 1896– Birth: 12 May 1896 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America
17 months daughter	Links Birth: 22 September 1897 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1900 US Fed: 1900 — Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, America Census 1910 US Fed: 1910 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America Census 1920 US Fed: 1920 — Canton, Stark County, Ohio, America Census 1930 US Fed: 1930 — Canton, Stark County, Ohio, America Census 1940 US Fed: 1940 — Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida, America Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George H Deuble Helen Elizabeth Close 1897– Birth: 22 September 1897 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, America
son	Gordon Ralph Close –

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Birth	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Census 1870 US Fed	Source: Rosabella Chapman (1826) 1870 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1870 US Federal Census, Census Place: Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Census 1880 US Fed	Source: Arthur Lyman Close (1854) 1880 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1880 US Federal Census, Census Place: Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Census 1900 US Fed	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1900 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1900 US Federal Census, Census Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Census 1910 US Fed	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1910 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1910 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Census 1920 US Fed	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1920 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1920 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Census 1930 US Fed	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1930 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1930 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Census 1940 US Fed	Source: Dorr Ralph Close (1863) 1940 US Federal Census, Census Type: 1940 US Federal Census, Census Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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Census 1870 US Fed	Living with mother and family at Allen, Michigan.
Census 1880 US Fed	Living with brother Arthur at Allen, Michigan. Farm Labourer.
Census 1900 US Fed	Living with wife Helen and family at Springfield, Massachusetts. Manufacturer of Photographic Paper.
Census 1910 US Fed	Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Automobile Manager.
Census 1920 US Fed	Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Vehicle Garage Owner.
Census 1930 US Fed	Living with wife Helen and family at Chicago, Illinois. Auto Spring Manager.
Census 1940 US Fed	Living with wife Helen at the Windermere East Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Packing Superintendant.
Death	Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: Dorr Ralph Close Birth Date: 10 Feb 1863 Birth Place: Hillsdale, Mich Death Date: 7 Feb 1945 Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois Burial Date: 9 Feb 1945 Burial Place: Worth Twp, Cook, Ill Cemetery Name: Mt Greenwood Death Age: 81 Occupation: Executive Water Softeners Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Residence: Chicago, Cook, Ill Father Name: Lyman Close Father Birth Place: New York Mother Name: Rosabelle Chapman Mother Birth Place: New York Spouse Name: Helen E

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Extra information

Last change

16 May 2017

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Family with parents
father Parents Harvey Huron Close Hannah (Anna) Banks	Lyman Close 1828–1864
mother	Rosabella Chapman 1826–1897
elder brother Family Mary L Osborne Wellington Ralph Close	Arthur Lyman Close 1854–1937
elder sister Family Henry Whitmore Ray Close Whitmore Austa Whitmore	Althea (Alta) L Close 1860–1890
himself	Dorr Ralph Close 1863–1945

Family with Helen Elizabeth Withrow
himself	Dorr Ralph Close 1863–1945
wife	Helen Elizabeth Withrow 1871–
son Family Clara May Hitchcock Ralph Alvin Close Thomas Arthur Close John Dorr Close	Lyman Withrow Close 1892–
son Family Corena Stewart Locke Dorothy Louise Close Stewart Arthur Close Mary E Close	Arthur Buckley Close 1896–
daughter Family George H Deuble Helen E Deuble Walter C Deuble George H Deuble David A Deuble	Helen Elizabeth Close 1897–
son Family Ruth H Kernwein	Gordon Ralph Close

Descendants

Dorr Ralph Close(1863–1945)
- Helen Elizabeth Withrow