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C. C. Close, real estate and insurance agent at Pacific, was born in Berks County, Penn., in 1849, and is the second of four children born to Henry W. and Lavina (Ringler) Close, natives of Berks County, Penn., who moved to Pacific, Mo., in 1857, where they died. Henry W. Close was a bridge-builder; he worked nine years on the Missouri Pacific, and nine years on the North Missouri (now Wabash) Railroad. His parents were Henry W. and Susan (Stout) Close. Mrs. Lavina Close was a daughter of Charles and Lavina Ringler, also natives of Berks County, Penn., the former a sergeant in the War of 1812; he was an auctioneer, and his wedding coat, now eighty-eight years old, is in the possession of Mr. Close. C. C. Close was but seven years of age when his parents moved to Pacific, where he has since resided. He was a stationary engineer for three years, and then engaged in the real estate and insurance business, at which he has since continued. He began life for himself when but fourteen years old, and what he is now worth is the result of his energy and practical business ability. He was married in October, 1878, to Miss Nellie Henry, a native of Pacific, and a daughter of Peter and Martha (Nobel) Henry. They have three children: Nellie B., Charles H. and Frank E. Mr. Close is a Republican in politics. November 4, 1874, he was elected justice of the peace, and has been re-elected at each election since. He was appointed city collector October 25, 1887. He is a Knight of Pythias.