THE CLOOS/CLOSE FAMILY HOME PAGE
THE CLOOS/CLOSE FAMILY HOME PAGEUpdated January 7, 2001 | |
I am researching the family of Reuben Cloos (1743) and his wife "D" (1742).Would like to know the full name of "D".They are both buried in the Old Lorne Carpenter Farm Cemetery at Academy Corners.They had 5 children.One was Newbury (1772) who married Esther Short, I am a direct descendant of theirs.They had another son Abel and three daughters.I would like information about Abel and the three daughters.According to an 1875 map, there was a Close District in Tioga County, PA.Many of the family resided there.One owned a saw mill, one a shingle making mill, one kept a hotel, one was a doctor, one was a teacher and some were in politics.I have heard several versions of how the name was changed.There is an annual Cloos/Close Reunion.In August 2000 they held the 100th reunion.I worked for 2 years to create an updated 'Record Book' on the family that included over 7500 names of the descendants and spouses that are known.The family has scattered all over the USA and I have been in contact with several but there is much information that is missing.I continue to search for more information on this family and would greatly like to know where they entered the USA and from where they started their journey to the USA.I would like to hear from anyone who might be able to share any information on this family, or know someone who can help me find more information.Thank you.Sally Close Meabon | |
Sally Close Meabon | |