WILLIAM CLOSE
DIED - November 15, 1900 at his home in Thomas County, joining Rawlins County, after six weeks of sickness. Mr. Close was about 76 years old when he died. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Beaushamp of Colby on Friday, November 16, and his remains were entered in the Chardon Cemetery.
Mr. Close leaves a wife and three children, two boys and a daughter to mourn his loss. He was in the Mexican and also served in the Civil War. He served in the Mexican War as a volunteer in the 4th Illinois Regiment under Col. Baker. Illinois was the only state that furnished four regiments in the Mexican War. There are three old Mexican soldiers left i Rawlings County, W. G. Muller, R. D. Palmer, and C. Howland. Ever since 1888 MR. Close has been a resident of this part of the county. He leaves a comfortable home and a quantity of property for a better land and greater riches.
The Republican Citizen, Atwood, Kansas, Friday, November 23, 1900, page 1

It is with regret that we note the passing of none of the old time settlers and esteemed citizens of northwest Kansas. William Close of Thomas County, died at his home, Thursday, November 15th after a long period of illness and suffering. Mr. Close was one of those few survivors of the Mexican War, serving in the 4th Illinois Regiment and it is thought that his death was somewhat hastened by a visit paid recently to his old time friend and chum, W. G. Mullen of this city, who is also one of the Mexican War Veterans. Mr. Close was a husband and father in every sense that the term implies. It was always his desire to look at only the bright side of life and his strong sympathetic and cheerful nature made him the idol of his family and the friend of all who knew him The funeral services were held at Chardon Friday last conducted by Rev. Brown after which the remains were laid to rest in the Chadron Cemetery. The relatives and their sad affliction have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.
The Atwood Patriot, Atwood, Kansas, Friday, November 23, 1900, page 1

William B. Close born March 12, 1828 in Green County, Kentucky to George Washington Close and Rebecca Beams. He married to Lucinda Marlow on June 9, 1849 in Hancock County, Illinois, five known children were born to this union, Francis, Alta Myra, Silas, Senate, and Elijah. On September 9, 1969 he married Lucinda Jane Queen in Madison County, Iowa. Three known children born to this union, Franklin M., Herny E., and Ella. He died Nobember 14, 1900 in Rawlings County, Kansas and is buried in the Chardon Cemetery.
Birth: Mar. 12, 1828 Death: Nov. 14, 1900 Note: husband of Lucy J.
Burial: Chardon Cemetery, Rawlins County, Kansas, USA