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Nathan Atkinson Close (1837 - 1879)

Nathan Atkinson Close
Born in Middleham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdommap
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Died at about age 42 in Auckland, New Zealandmap
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Biography

Nathan Atkinson CLOSE was born in Middleham, North Yorkshire, in 1837. [1] [2] He died in New Zealand in 1879. [3]

Notes

Auckland Star 28.7.879 p:2
Death of Mr. Nathan Close
We regret to learn that Mr. Nathan Close died at his residence in Ponsonby this morning at 10 o'clock, after about 24 hours' illness. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs. The deceased had for some time past complained of an affection of the chest, but has been actively engaged in his business up till a late hour on Saturday night and throughout the week exhibited bis usual energy of character. On Sunday morning his chest was so troublesome as to render it necessary to obtain medical aid. Dr Dawson being sent for, promptly attended. This morning Dr Bayntum was also sent for at 10 o'clock, and in a few minutes after his arrival death ensued. Mr. Close’s brother is conducting their branch business at Napier, and has been telegraphed to concerning the sad event.
Hawke's Bay Herald 13.8.1879 p:3
THE LATE MR. NATHAN CLOSE
Speaking of the death of Mr. Nathan Close of the firm of Close Brothers, Auckland and brother of Mr J. Close of the firm of Neal and Close Napier, the Auckland Weekly News of the 3rd inst. says his sudden and unexpected decease on Monday morning created a feeling of sorrow and surprise. Mr. Close had contracted a cold during tho past week, but paid little attention to it, supervising the details of his business up to a late hour on Saturday night. On Sunday morning ho began to feel worse, and medical aid was called in. Dr Dawson was speedily in attendance, and subsequently Dr. Bayntum, but medical skill was unavailing, and he succumbed on Monday morning, twenty-four hours after the fatal seizure. The deceased's brother is at present in Napier, conducting the operations of the firm's branch business there, and the sorrowful tidings have been communicated to him. Mr. Close was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends for his probity of character and kindliness of disposition, and his sudden demise will be a source of general regret. His life was insured by a policy of £500 in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. The funeral took place on Wednesday, from the late residence of the deceased gentleman, in Ponsonby, at 3 o'clock, and was one of the largest funeral processions which have taken place in Auckland for some time past. There wore between twenty and thirty carriages, besides 300 mourners on foot. On reaching the public cemetery, it was found that a large number of people had assembled there. The coffin was carried from the hearse by the young men recently in the employment of Mr. Close and all were very much affected with the sad duty they had to perform to their late employer.

Sources

  1. GRO birth index [1] 1837 Q3 Leyburn 24 263 - CLOSE, Nathan Atkinson Close (sic), mother Mary ATKINSON.
  2. England & Wales 1851 Census: CLOSE, Nathan A, son, 13, b Middleham Yorkshire.
  3. New Zealand Government Death records 1879/3350.[2] - CLOSE, Nathan Atkinson, age 41.




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