Close, John

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John Close was a contractor's agent for the United States Army post at Opelousas and a cotton planter of Petit Bois Plantation, Port Barre, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. He had relatives in Washington County, Kentucky, and Claiborne County, Mississippi.

From the description of John Close papers, 1802-1872 (bulk 1802-1859). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122555961

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referencedIn Special manuscript collection, 1657-1885. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Close, John. John Close papers, 1802-1872 (bulk 1802-1859). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Louisiana
Louisiana--New Orleans
Petit Bois Plantation (La.)
Subject
Banks and banking
Cotton growing
Cotton trade
Fugitive slaves
Slaveholders
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Person

Active 1802

Active 1872

English,

French

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