Closs Family

[Rainbow1625]

Seeking any information that can be found on a Jane Closs born 1850-1852 in Carnavon Wales.  Parents were Thomas Closs and Ellen Williams.  I believe Thomas died in 1855.  Also seeking information on Elinor Closs 1861 Census for
Carnavon Wales.  Thank you in advance for your help.

[D ap D]

Hi Rainbow,

there were 34 Closs' living in Wales in 1861 - two of whom were Ellinor (no Elinor!). All of them were living in Llanberis, not Caernarfon, but not far away:

RG9/4340 Folio 7 Page 7
Llanberis Caernarvonshire


Ellinor Closs 1818  Aberdaron, Caernarvonshire, Wales Head
Elizabeth Closs 1858  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Daughter
Jane Closs 1848  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Daughter-in-law
John Closs 1843  Llandygai, Caernarvonshire, Wales Son-in-law
Robert Closs 1846  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Son-in-law
Thomas Closs 1852  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Son-in-law
William Closs 1850  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Son-in-law



RG9/4340 Folio 5 Page 3
Llanberis Caernarvonshire

Robert Closs 1818  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Head
Ellinor Closs 1822  Llanberis, Caernarvonshire, Wales Wife

If you want the images, let me know and I'll mail them on.

Here is also a list of other Closs, listed as head of household in 61:

David Closs 1823  Llanberis, CAE, Wales Head  Llanberis  CAE   
Ellinor Closs 1818  Aberdaron, CAE, Wales Head  Llanberis  CAE   
George Closs 1819  Tidenham, GLS, England Head  Matherne  CAE   
Hephsibah Closs 1793  Llanberis, CAE, Wales Head  Llanberis  CAE   
Robert Closs 1818  Llanberis, CAE, Wales Head  Llanberis  CAE   
Thomas Closs 1826  Llanberis, CAE, Wales Head  Llanberis  CAE 

[Rainbow1625]

Dear D ap D,

[Rainbow1625]

Dear D ap D,

     Thank you for your help. I just found out the census info I am seeking is for the Ellinor that lived in Llanrug Carnarvon.  It seems that my g. grandmother's parents  (Thomas Closs and Ellen Williams)  died in the 1850's and Jane along with her siblings were being raised by and  Aunt.  It is very exciting to find out that I am part Welsh.  I did research on my g. grandfather (Jane's husband) who was Danish and I was able to trace the family in Denmark back to the 1700's.  This was done through Church records.  Is there any registration in Wales on people leaving the country.  I do not know when Jane came to the US - but I know she married my g. grandfather in NY in 1877.  Again, thank you so very much for your help.

[D ap D]

Hi again Rainbow,

as far as I am aware there are no separate records for Welsh emigration. There were a few ports in north Wales where people did leave for the US, Caernarfon and Llandudno being a couple of them. I dare say Bangor and Holyhead would also have had a fair amount of traffic. Perhaps you could try one of the Ellis Island sites?

Afraid I've not researched any emigrees, so can't pass on any first hand experience.

D