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Margaret Closs (abt. 1862 - 1933)

Margaret (Maggie) Closs
Born about in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, United Statesmap
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Daughter of and
Sister of , , , and
Died at about age 71 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa, United Statesmap
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Biography

Margaret Closs was born around 1862 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States to Nicholas and Margaret (Black) Closs. [1] She was a twin to Katherine "Katie" Closs. [2]Margaret was often referred to as "Maggie."

In 1870, Maggie lived in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa with her parents and siblings. She was a student. [3] Maggie would go on to earn an eighth grade education. [4]

In 1880 and 1885, Maggie lived in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa with her parents and her sister, Katie. She worked as a seamstress. [5] [6]

In 1895, Maggie was living in Dubuque, Iowa, United States with her parents. She worked as a seamstress. [7]

In 1900, Maggie lived in Julien Township, District 3, Dubuque city Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa, United States with her father, Nicholas. She kept house. [8]

In 1910, Maggie was living on her own in Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa, United States in her own home and working as a housekeeper. [9]

In 1915, Maggie was living in Dubuque, Iowa, United States and working as a nurse. [10]

In 1920, Maggie was living in Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa, United States with her sister, Katie Lyons, and her sister's family. She was working as a practical nurse. [11]

In 1925, Maggie lived in Dubuque Precinct 09, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States with her brother, John. [12]

In 1930, Maggie lived with her brother, John, in Julien, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. She was single and did not report having been married. [13]

Maggie worked in the nursing field as a registered practical nurse for about 16 years. Maggie passed away on November 11, 1933 at Independence State Hospital in Independence, Washington County, Iowa, United States. She had been residing at 39 Milwaukee St. in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. She was 69 years old. The cause of death was atheroma (general) and arteriosclerosis. A contributing factor was senile psychosis - presbyophrenic type since about 1929. [14]

Maggie is buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. [15]

Maggie's funeral notice reads: "Miss Margaret Closs - Funeral services for Miss Margaret Closs were held from the Didesch Funeral home to the Holy Ghost church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. The Rev. George Hauck officiated and gave the sermon. The Rev. H. J. Dietz said the last prayers at Mount Calvary cemetery where burial was made.

Pallbearers were William and Charles Nagelmaker, Edward Morgan, Harry Marshall, Edward Tigges, and Thomas Barrett." [16]

Research Notes

  • Birth date variations: 1861, 1862, May 1870, Oct. 4 1864

Sources

  1. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDVM-262 : 11 June 2019), Maggie Close in entry for Nicholas Close, 1870.
  2. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD2Z-HVB : 14 August 2017), Maggie Closs in entry for Nicholas Closs, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 174, sheet 189B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0338; FHL microfilm 1,254,338.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDVM-262 : 17 October 2014), Maggie Close in household of Nicholas Close, Iowa, United States; citing p. 62, family 485, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,888.
  4. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4R-RTD3 : 17 March 2018), Margaret Closs, 1915; citing Dubuque, Iowa, United States, card no. , Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,437,631.
  5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD2Z-HVB : 14 July 2016), Maggie Closs in household of Nicholas Closs, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district ED 174, sheet 189B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0338; FHL microfilm 1,254,338.
  6. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1885," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HZSF-ZW2 : 11 March 2018), Maggie Closs in household of Nicholas Closs, Dubuque, Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; citing p. 349, 1885, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,021,465.
  7. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTST-G21 : 20 February 2021), Maggie Gloss in household of Nicholas Gloss, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing p. 504, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,346.
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9KF-9QS : accessed 19 June 2017), Maggie Closs in household of Nicholas Closs, Julien Township, District 3 Dubuque city Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 105, sheet 13B, family 296, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,430.
  9. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML1R-W6L : accessed 18 August 2019), Margreth Closs, Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 123, sheet 13A, family 291, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 401; FHL microfilm 1,374,414.
  10. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4R-RTD3 : 17 March 2018), Margaret Closs, 1915; citing Dubuque, Iowa, United States, card no. , Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,437,631.
  11. ↑ Margaret Closs in the 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T625_488; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 149: [1].
  12. ↑ Margaret Closs in the Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925. Ancestry.com. Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest.
  13. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMJQ-521 : accessed 20 June 2017), Margaret Closs in household of John Closs, Julien, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 30, sheet 20B, line 84, family 534, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 654; FHL microfilm 2,340,389.
  14. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q248-YDG7 : accessed 22 June 2017), Margaret Closs, 11 Nov 1933; citing Independence Township, Jasper, Iowa, United States, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FHL microfilm.
  15. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #125455191
  16. ↑ Funeral Notice for Margaret Closs, Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, Dubuque, Iowa. 13 November 1933. Page 11: [2].




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