St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Close, John November 6, 1865
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The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, La.) November 11,1865, page 2
Died - On his plantation in this Parish, on the 6th instant, John Close, in the 
81st year of his age.

John Close was born in Kentucky, but inhabited our Parish for about 60 years. 
In 1815, he fought at New Orleans under Jackson, as captain of a militia 
company, where hew was subsequently appointed Major. He raised a numerous 
family, the greater part that has preceded him in the tomb. Those who were 
acquainted with Major Close knew him to be an excellent citizen, an 
affectionate father, an honest man and universally respected.

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