James was born on 14 Jun 1900 in Blackrod, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. [1][2] He was christened at St Catherine's Mission Church, Horwich on 25 July 1900 [3]
He appeared in the 1901 census in Blackrod, Lancashire. [4]
On 7 Feb 1946 He married Dorothy Darbyshire. [5]
He died on 7 Nov 1971 in Horwich, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
[6] and was buried on 12 Nov 1971 at Holy Trinity Church, Horwich. [7]
↑ Original marriage certificate; James CLOSE, father James Close (1856-1938), boiler attendant; Dorothy DARBYSHIRE, father William DARBYSHIRE, Public Assistances Officer; witnesses: John Darbyshire, Eva Close (1896-1970).
↑ Original parish register held by the sexton: " James Close - Died: 7 Nov 1971 Age: 71 Abode: 2 Springfield Road, Horwich Grave: B30 Buried by: G.V.H. Eliott"
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