Closson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

POW/MIA Korean War

powmiadna — 2009-11-02 12:26:35Z

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Kent County, Rhode Island as his home of record. His remains were never recovered. Our government has no family contact at this time for this soldier

Soldier: ARCHIE JAMES CLOSSON
Born: October 23, 1928
Date of loss: July 12, 1950 POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (79years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

PJE6431 — 2009-08-26 20:26:46Z

Hi Robin,

Anytime you come to SLC for research, you are welcome to stay at my place. We are very close to public transportation which takes you almost "door-to-door" from my place to the library downtown. I normally go to the library on Fridays and Saturdays from open to close, (8a - 9p Tuesday - Saturday). I would love to meet you.

Is Clossens of PA the name of the book you are referring to? Do you have the exact name? I'd like to see if I can find it.

Do you happen to have Robert Clossen's wife's name? They lived in Bedford, PA, and maybe Cumberland, MD, I'm not sure. I found George and LaAnna's final resting place at Rosehill Cemetery, but somebody didn't write down the exact burial plot where they were laid to rest. A friend of mine has reported that to the Cumberland Historical Society, so I'm hoping a bunch of volunteers will get together some afternoon, and hunt down the gravestones. There are THOUSANDS of graves there! Keep in touch with me at pje6431@hotmail.com. TTYL, Paula

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

PJE6431 — 2009-08-25 02:27:41Z

Hi Robin,

We chatted a bit back in 2004:

http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLOSSON/2004-01/107...

My Clausons were living in Bedford County, later Somerset County, then they moved to Cumberland, MD, down the road from Bedford. I just visited the area with John Getz and photographed their farm near Cumberland. They were buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, but due to the negligence of the Clerk at Rose Hill, their gravesite wasn't recorded, so I couldn't locate their graves. John and Joanne are talking with the Cumberland Historical Society to see if the graves can be located. At any rate, we are talking about the same family. Please keep in touch with me and maybe we can find some lost ancestors. pje6431@hotmail.com Paula Edens

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

missiehillie1 — 2009-08-25 01:04:47Z

BTW, now that I know you live in Salt Lake City,

YOU ARE MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!!! lol

Robin C.
Anchorage, AK
Who will some day get to Salt Lake!!!!

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

missiehillie1 — 2009-08-25 00:53:05Z

Here is an excerpt from Bob's original post:

"My grandfather wrote a genealogy on the Josiah CLOSSON family of New England. While this is my interest and area of expertise, he included a section on the Pennsylvania Branch of the CLOSSON Family (Bucks County). It is mainly compiled from correspondance with Dr. James Harwood CLOSSON Jr in 1916."

I don't know who Bob's grandfather was but I have searched everywhere for information about Dr. James Harwood Closson, Jr. He was a chiropracter. Maybe we should try and find DESCENDENTS of his and maybe they have a copy of the book....?
I will keep you posted if I find anything.

Robin C.

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

PJE6431 — 2009-08-24 23:01:52Z

Do any of you have the name of this publication? Maybe our Family History Library here in Salt Lake City has it and I can copy it if it's short.

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

missiehillie1 — 2009-08-21 21:16:26Z

I have been trying since his original post to get a copy of that book. No dice. So we need to start looking on line for the book or something. Ha ha!

Robin Clawson
Anchorage, AK

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

missiehillie1 — 2009-08-21 21:12:36Z

I think Bob is off line, I have tried every way I can think of to contact him. I think we have lost a good source for Closson/in genealogy!

Robin Clawson
Anchorage, AK

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

PJE6431 — 2009-08-10 00:13:47Z

Hi Bob,

I too have been watching this forum for several years and I'm still waiting and hoping for information on the Clausons of PA and MD. Can you help? Have you seen the information regarding a book posted by James ??? a few years back? I'd love to see that data.

Thanks, Paula

Re: Clossons of Pennsylvania

PJE6431 — 2009-08-10 00:07:23Z

Robin, did you ever receive the information James was referring to in his posting? I would be very interested in whatever is there as well. My email address is pje6431@hotmail.com. I look forward to receiving the file.

I too am related to the Clausons of Bedford, Somerset, Cumberland, MD! We may be related! I just visited the area last month and had a very informative and interesting experience.

Thanks so much.

Re: I AM A Minnesota Closson IN THE WEST

Aunt_Rena_Bell — 2009-07-22 17:38:33Z

Hi,
I found your post. I do beleive we are related. I have a myfamily.com site where a cousin George Lemon left our family history.
I have several names here and didn't do that intentionally, but I am trying to get it straight... I have decided to try to use the Aunt Rena Bell name as that is MY MOTHER'S name. It is also a lot of the reason I did the myfamily site for the rest of our friends and family....cousins are left in Kentucky. I can invite you to the family site and if you would like I can send you an e-mail to get there. Send you request and tell me who you are to snowecap@AOL.COM.

Make sure you write Closson in the SUBJECT line so I know to open it.

Thanks.
Marjorie (Margie) L. Closson, Hall, BENSON

Re: I AM A Minnesota Closson IN THE WEST

Aunt_Rena_Bell — 2009-07-22 17:31:21Z

I am not sure if I responded to you or not. You asked about our cousin (5th or so) George Lemon. I know he lives in Texas. He is or was on our myfamily site. You are named Taylor? My half sister married a Robert Taylor. Her name was Bille Bea Closson, Taylor. They are both deceased by murder in Oregon in the 1970's. Their son is named Nelson (goes by Rick) Vessie Taylor and he lives in Bothell, Washington. He has 2 other sisters, who live in Oregon last I heard. One named Janet and the other named Bobbie. Both are married to men with first names of Keith. Which is also the name of one of our two half brothers. Both brothers are Ronnie and Keith Closson who live in Anacortes, WA and Burlington, WA. And then I have my sister Loraine C. Closson who lives in Spokane, WA. I am not sure if you were able to get a response from anyone or not. Sorry it is so late to get back to you. I have 2 e-mails I have gone by here. The other is MargieB13.

Re: I AM A Minnesota Closson IN THE WEST

Hutchmar — 2009-07-21 15:54:24Z

Hello. My husband's family are also Minnesota Clossons living in Washington. Here is my mother in law's direct line
Leola May Closson 1935-2009 b. in Idaho
Leo Russel Closson 1905-1956 b. in Idaho
Florelo Closson 1859-1944 b.in Iowa
Albert Closson 1824-1910 b. in NY
Caleb Closson 1800-1884 b. in Canada
John Closson 1767-1849 b. in NY
Caleb Closson 1736-1775 b. in RI
Ichabod Closson 1713-1791 b. in Massachusetts
Caleb Closson 1688-after 1718 b. in RI
Josiah Closson 1655-1698 b. in RI

The Caleb Closson b. in Canada, moved his family to Minnesota. Albert Closson died in Minnesota, some of his children came to Idaho, others stayed in MN. Still others went to Iowa. The US government was giving away land in the west. Our Closson's that went to Canada were given land there if they fought the Revolution on the British side. Some did. They came back to the USA after it was safe to come back. Many families got divided at that time in history, and again in the civil war. I would love to exchange information with you.
Margaret

Re: Lee Closson

sellersdon64 — 2009-06-07 14:50:25Z

My Mother's notes said our Closson group came from Blair County PA. The oldest trace is a John Closson born in 1783 who married Jane Adams. They had children in VA, PA and Ohio. John died in Jefferson Co. Ohio in about 1821. They had eight children. Does any of this fit into your tree ?
My uncle born about 1910 was George Leland Closson.
Thanks, Don

Re: closson

carolemarier — 2009-06-07 08:13:50Z

i do recognize those names as part of my family! i know that way back my grandfather said we were related to a sir kit carson?

Re: Anna (Nancy) Closson Married Daniel Richardson

PaulWalworth42 — 2009-03-02 13:20:01Z

Thanks, that is where most of my ancestors came from on my lines.

Re: Anna (Nancy) Closson Married Daniel Richardson

SnapPea45 — 2009-03-02 00:26:14Z

Try looking in Stonington, Connecticut for parents of Amborse Palmer Denison. I have all three surnames (Closson, Palmer and Denison) in my ancestry. The Denisons and Palmers were in the Stonington area. Sorry that I do not have info on Ambrose or Anna Nancy. If you find a connections I would love to hear.

Anna (Nancy) Closson Married Daniel Richardson

PaulWalworth42 — 2009-03-01 16:16:57Z

I am looking for the parents of Anna (Nancy Closson born 15 oct 1778 of New York, died 9 May 1853 Grafton, Windham, Vermont. She married Daniel Richardson 27 Jul 1799 Rockingham, Windham, Vermont. He was born 27 sep 1766 Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts and Died 8 Jul 1844 Rockingham, Windham, Vermont. They had a Daugher Martha Jane Richardson born 15 Apr 1823 Rockingham, Windham, Vermont died 5 Agu 1853 Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont. She married Amborose Palmer (A.P.) Denison 1 May 1844 Townsend, Windham, Vermont. He was borun 26 Feb 1814-1823 depending on what reocrds and died 1 Jan 1898 Winnebago County Wisconsin. I have no parents for Anna Nancy Closson or Amborse Palmer Denison.

Re: Jacob Austin Closson

jemartin52 — 2008-09-30 18:39:28Z

Just posted a photo of Jacob, in " Find a grave "
buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Sedgwick, Hancock Co., Me.
born March 16, 1851 died Nov 1, 1936 Sedgwick, Me.

Does anyone have a photo of Mary Adelaid (SOULE) Closson / Gantz b. May 6, 1850 Turner, Me. died Oct 20, 1911 Deadwood, South Dakota
Jacob' wife ....................
She is buried in Highland Cemetery, Buxton, Me.
with 2nd. Husband Jacob Shoop Gantz ..........

Re: Clossons in NJ

ebugaile — 2008-05-31 22:34:49Z

I am interested in that Word document. Please email me at ebugaile@paonline.com
Thanks.
Eric Bugaile

Re: Clossons in Missouri Wisconsin

aelogan — 2008-02-22 15:40:18Z

Yes! Warren Delbert Closson is my father. If you wish to contact me, my e-mail is aelogan@hotmail.com

Re: Warren Delbert Closson

aelogan — 2007-09-27 21:12:56Z

MOTHERS NAME IS GLADYS - FATHERS IS VERNON
HAS DAUGHTER IN ENGLAND BY THE NAME OF GLORIA, HER MOTHERS NAME IS PAMELA

Re: Closson-Pennell family

aelogan — 2007-09-27 20:30:22Z

Raymond was my uncle - Bill my father - Gladys my grandmother

Re: Harry Closson

ElnoraPGantz — 2008-11-24 00:05:23Z

My e-mail is ElnoraPGantz@aol.com
Harry Closson, my husbands Uncle. Both of them are deceased
Elnora

Re: Clossons in NJ

lrosett — 2008-06-01 17:23:42Z

Would you please email me the document of Clossons. I have a James Closson b. c. 1800 in Bucks County. Thank you.

Re: Harry Closson

eeelgin — 2008-11-23 02:52:59Z

This reply is a long time coming but I am still interested in Harry Closson. PLease email me with contact info

Thank you

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

njbquilt — 2008-06-02 18:51:58Z

Jim
I have worked alot on this line since my original posting. I would like to compare our information. Please contact me at njbquilt@aol.com

Norma

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

njbquilt — 2007-07-06 23:49:18Z

I have not heard from anyone. Do you have any information about the person's mentioned?

Norma

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

JimClosson — 2008-06-02 01:27:17Z

Ann,

I would like to get more information from you. David Freeman Closson was my great uncle and George Washington Closson is my great-grandfather. I have all of David's children.

I didn't know that George's father was John. I thought it was Josiah.

Jim

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

JimClosson — 2008-06-02 01:16:08Z

On the website, you spelled Closson as Closson. David Freeman Closson is my great uncle. I am out of town now, but if you want to contact me, I can give you the information you are seeking.

Jim

Re: Info on Maryetta Closson, daughter of Amos and Mary (Davidson)

jalshouse — 2009-02-22 23:01:44Z

I am a descendant of Samuel and Mary. My great grandfather was Virden Alshouse. My grandfather's name was John Samuel Alshouse. My dad's name is Ralph Thomas Alshouse.

My email address is j.alshouse@mchsi.com

I would like to open up communication channels with you if you would like to.

Re: Info on Maryetta Closson, daughter of Amos and Mary (Davidson)

jalshouse — 2009-02-22 21:11:05Z

I am one of Samuel Alshouse's great-great grandsons and I am looking for information regarding Samuel's siblings and parents. I was wondering if you might be able to help me.

Thanks

Another obit for John Closson

GordonGrening — 2009-01-29 21:51:05Z

John B. Closson.
ALTOONA, Nov. 5–John Blair Closson, aged 58, died Saturday morning at his home in Llyswea after an illness of 10 months. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laverna M. (Buchanan) Closson, and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edward Mulheron, Mrs. Alice Taylor, Mrs. William Gailey, Philip Marshall and Albert Closson, all of Gallitzin.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Source: THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania) Monday Evening, 5 November 1934, page 17, column 6; Cambria County Public Library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Obit: Closson, John Blair 1876-1934 (Altoona, PA)

GordonGrening — 2008-12-02 23:41:50Z

John B. Closson.

ALTOONA, Nov. 5, -- John Blair Closson, aged 58, died Saturday morning at his home in Llyswen after an illness of 10 months. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laverna M. (Buchanan) Closson, and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edward Mulheron, Mrs. Alice Taylor, Mrs. William Gailey, Philip, Marshall and Albert Closson, all of Gallitzin.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Source: THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania) Monday Evening, 5 November 1934, “Obituary,” page 17, column 6; Cambria County Public Library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Re: Info on Maryetta Closson, daughter of Amos and Mary (Davidson)

critter0_2 — 2009-02-22 22:32:50Z

Oh how I wish I could! I too am looking for his siblings and parents as I have been for 5 years now. I have names that I suspect but have not been able to confirm. I have much information going forward with children and families of Samuel and Maryetta and Samuel and his second wife, Mary Sine. Samuel and Mary (Sine) Alshouse are my great grandparents. Are you a descendant of Samuel and Maryetta or Samuel and Mary? I am happy to help you with anything that I have.

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

SempreFamiglia — 2007-07-06 22:49:15Z

Hello Norma,

Has anyone helped you with the information you need? I hesitate to offer to help as there are many Closson's that are far more knowledgeable about the Closson line than I will ever be. I will try to help you anyway I can.

Ann Parsons
aparsons2003@msn.com

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

SempreFamiglia — 2007-07-07 00:24:36Z

Norma,

Yes, I do have some information for David F. Closson and his ancestors. Briefly I have his name as Captain David Freeman Closson b. 29 Oct 1853 Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine. His parents were George Washington Closson and Louisa N. Chatto who it is said was George's 1st cousin. George's parents were Captain John Closson and Zeruah Chatto. I have David's marriage to Cora Moseley 3 Jul 1890. I do not have his marriage to Hannah Duffy. I do not have information about David's children. Some time ago my interest was in David's uncle, Zenas Closson, brother of George Washington Closson. I was trying to figure out who Zenas' parents were. Now I am getting interested in David!!! He would be my 5th cousin 3 times removed.

Ann

Burley [Burleigh] and Henry P. Closson Civil War Sailors

SempreFamiglia — 2008-02-21 12:41:39Z

Burley [Burleigh] son of Nathan & Mary (Davis) Closson and Henry Payson son of George C. and Sarah P. (Howard) Closson are listed in Civil War Sailors –Maine database http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/index.html

Burley, age 23, 5’ 10”, Florid Complexion, Hazel eyes, Brown hair, enlisted Wednesday Aug 31, 1864, discharged Friday Aug 11, 1865. Served on the ships Sabine, Ohio and Supply. He did not receive a bounty or advance. The question married or single is blank. I would like to know if he was married or single.

Henry P., age 22, 5’ 5”, Fair Complexion, Dark Blue eyes, Dark & Curly hair, enlisted Friday August 26, 1864, discharged Saturday May 27, 1865. Served on the ships Sabine, Ohio and Guard. He is single, received $100.00 bounty and $42.00 advance.

William Closson murdered 1869 Arkansas County, Arkansas

margaretann1858 — 2007-11-03 19:33:43Z

Newspaper article: Little Rock Daily Republican, Dec 18, 1873, page 2.

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of the executive that on 17th day of May, 1869, William Closson was murdered in the County of Arkansas by one Stokely D. Whaling and that said Whaling is still at large.

---------$200 Reward by Governor Elisha Baxter-----

description of Stokely D. Whaling:
about five feet eight inches high, light complexion, light hair, light blue eyes, has no whiskers, weighs about one hundred fifty pounds, and is about 27 years of age.

placed here as a genealogy service- no relation

Re: I AM A Minnesota Closson IN THE WEST

princessdancer2002 — 2009-02-05 07:40:02Z

I am asking about your cousin george lemmons. He is on a family tree with my name of "Taylor". The e-mail listed no longer works. Could you please help?

Closson names - Mount Hope Cem. Bangor, Maine

Sempre_Famiglia — 2008-12-10 12:57:53Z

I would like to learn whom these Maine Closson's connect to. Have information for them I will share.

Bertha Closson d. 27 Mar 1895 Bangor, ME
Clementine Allen Closson d. 2 Aug 1923 Bangor, ME
James L. Closson d. 12 Jan 1876 Bangor ME, he was b. in Searsport, ME
Mare E. Closson d. 18 Jun 1875, she was wife of John F. Closson.

Thank you,
Ann Parsons
rattletrap333@q.com

Re: maine closson- children of David F namely irving/raymond/hartley

Sempre_Famiglia — 2008-06-02 13:01:27Z

Hello Jim,
My source for George Washington Closson's father's name are the book "The Josiah Closson Family of New England", the LDS IGI and Scott Grundmeier. Please contact me at aparsons2003@msn.com I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Ann

CLOSSON - Menifee Valley California

tlggg — 2008-02-08 00:21:49Z

Looking for the family of a man by the last name of Closson.
He had a ranch in the Menifee Valley in California in the 1940's with a man named George Constant. It was called the Double C Ranch.

His name or nickname may have been Doc Closson.

Thanks

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

DonnaMorris20 — 2007-12-24 04:09:41Z

I gave you all the information that I know.. they are my great Grand parents. I have a site on magennisclan@familytreeguide.com,John" target="_blank">http://magennisclan@familytreeguide.com,John closson born abi 1784 died abt. 1821 Jefferwon co OHIO mareried to jane Adams born 1786 died Sept. 6, 1870 children Eliabeth Nov. 12, 1802, Samuel Sept. 7, 1803, William Oct. 7, 1806, John A Dec. 13, 1808, Julia ann April 28, 1814, Besabel may 1, 1817, Josiah Matthew Dec. 19, 1820
Their son John A married to Sussan Loper had son Isaac born Dec. 17, 1836, Ashland Ohio died sept. 1, 1924 Milford IN> maarried to Hannah Wright daughter of John dillon Wright and mary Polly goodnight. May I lease see the pages from the book ou mentioned. tihsis my second request.. thank you! Donna

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

DonnaMorris20 — 2007-12-24 03:57:41Z

You haave a few tings messed up.John Closson was born abt. 1784 died about 1821 in jefferson co OHIO
married to Jane Adams born 1786, died Sept. 6, 1870
Their children were Elizabeth Nov. 12, 1802, samuel sept. 7, 1803, William Oct. 7, 1806, John a Dec. 13, 1808, Julia Ann april 28, 1814, Besabell May 1, 1817, Josiah Matthew Dec. 19, 1820. the Isaac born 1811 was the brother of Samuel.. the Isaac Randy Mack and I are related to directly is through John A Closson born Dec. 13, 1808 married to Susan Loper. Isaac was born Dec. 17, 1836 iin Ashland Ohio and died Sept 1, 1924 Milford IN> married to Hannah Wright born Mar 22, 1836, died Jan 12, 1919 Milford IN. Randy Mack is related though Harriet Alice closso, I am related thorough their daughter Rose anie. Elaine is realted thoguh Hannah's sister Mahala.

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

DonnaMorris20 — 2007-12-24 03:32:39Z

Yes Randy Mack and I are cousins in the same Closson line iwth the Wrights that includes George Washington. I took some informatkion from Randy some from Elaine and gave them some of mine. it is on Macksshack. Also on my site magennisclan@familytreeguide.com" target="_blank">http://magennisclan@familytreeguide.com and on www. rootsweb.com. Please look at that. donna

John Closson, Jane Adams decendants

DonnaMorris20 — 2008-05-01 16:23:11Z

With the aide of many great researchersinto the ancestry of the Closson families, I have put the CD from Don Sellers on site on www.rootsweb.com along with my tree on http://magennisclan.familytreeguide.com. 951 persons strong. thank you all for this work of love and to Don sellers for putting it all together so understandably. I prefer this familiy search program than family tree but it all gets the families together. ENJOY kolohamorris@aol.com

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

DonnaMorris20 — 2008-04-12 04:07:45Z

Randy Mack is a direct cousin of mine on his site you will see he uses my information as a resource. don Sellers has been a great help and is sending us a CD he compiled all this information I sent him the decendary list of over 100 Clossons. I am still interested in the book you ave mentioned in our correspondence in 5 years. use kolohamorris@aol.com yes Randy and I have the same army reg Isaac served in . thank for your messages. donna

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

pmcleod00 — 2007-12-23 18:28:34Z

Opps, I mean Isaac Clossen might be the son of John and Jane (Adams) Closson which would make him Samuel Closson's brother. My Issac Clossen lived in Ashland, Ohio with his mom, Jane Closson after his dad (John) passed away. I have Isaac born about 1811.

Re: Isaac Closson, Hannah wright Milford IN>

pmcleod00 — 2007-12-23 18:23:31Z

Donna,

Did you ever get additional information on your Isaac Closson? I believe he might have been a brother of my gg grandpa, Abner Closson whose parents were Samuel and Mary (Long) Closson. Samuel's mom and dad were John and Jane (Adams) Closson aka Clossen. What year was Isaac born?