1870 Born at Bolton, Lancashire
1871 Census Living with parents and family at Oldham, Lancashire.
1881 Census Living with mother, step-father and family at Manchester, Lancashire.

He seems to have taken the Close surname. He may have been formally adopted, but he is not related to the Close family, other than by the marriage of their mother.

1891 Census Living with parents and family at Farnworth, Lancashire. Coal Miner.