James H. Close and Mary Blanche Alexander

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Husband James H. Close ¹

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           Born: 28 Jul 1856 - Armagh Twp, Mifflin Co, PA 1
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         Father: Henry L. Close (1813-1894) 1 2
         Mother: Francisca M. Ramsey (      -      ) 1

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       Marriage: 15 Nov 1876 3

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Wife Mary Blanche Alexander ³

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         Father: James Alexander (1817-Bef 1898) 3 4 5
         Mother: Elizabeth [Unk] (      -      ) 3

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Children

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1 F Edna Elizabeth Close ³

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           Born: 13 May 1879 3
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2 M Henry Livingston Close ³

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           Born: 14 Sep 1880 3
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3 M James Beatty Close ³

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           Born: 21 Jun 1882 3
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4 F Estella Montgomery Close ³

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           Born: 13 Jun 1887 3
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5 F Grace Alexander Close ³

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           Born: 7 Feb 1895 3
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General Notes: Husband - James H. Close

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He was educated in the district schools of his native township. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition and remained at home working for his father until 1878, when he began farming on the homestead. He was a member of the Republican party, was active in local politics, and filled various offices in Armagh township.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897), Pg 660.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 544.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897), Pg 661.

4 John Blair Linn, History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1883), Pg 382.

5 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 123.