Webb is actually buried in St. Mary, but this cemetery is administered by Cavalry Cemetery.
Thursday, January 4, 1849 [William Allen Journal Hillman Library University of Pittsburg] I heard old Webb Closey was dead—I thought to myself how sorry George will be to hear that—forgetting he too was gone—almost a notion to write Emma [Closey]—
A Web Closey was born 30 May 1788 in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, PA"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HF2J-FR6Z : 27 January 2020), Webb Closey, 1788.
Webb Closey fought in the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans. Fourth of July at Pittsburg, Washington Review and Examiner, July 12, 1828, page 1 Washington PA
He appeared in the 1820 Census living in the West Ward, Pittsburgh with four males and 5 females in the household.
An 1828 newspaper identified him as purchasing one million bricks. Allegheny Democrat, October 28, 1828
Married in 1812
Appears in "British Aliens in the United States during the War of 1812." (1979) on p. 265, arrived in U.S. in June 1812.
Settled first in Philadelphia.
From: The Pittsburgh directory for 1815: containing the names, professions, and residence of the heads of families and persons in business in the borough of Pittsburgh ; with an appendix containing a variety of useful information, 1815 (Author: Riddle, James M.) Page 18, Closey Webb, boot and shoemaker, w side Ferry between 3d and 4th. Originally emigrated to Philadelphia. Was also a notary public for Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bank. Official pew holder in 1814 at St. Patrick's RC church in the Strip District. On Oct. 22, 1830, published notice in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that "The partnership heretofore existing between Webb Closey & James Brady having been dissolved, the subscriber announces to his friends and the public generally, that the business will hereafter be carried on by him, at No. 134 Liberty street, where arrangements are making to manufacture BOOTS and SHOES of every description, which will be sold as low as they can be purchased to the eastward. He hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage which has been hitherto so liberally bestowed on him."
Thursday, January 4, 1849 [William Allen Journal Hillman Library University of Pittsburg] I heard old Webb Closey was dead—I thought to myself how sorry George will be to hear that—forgetting he too was gone—almost a notion to write Emma [Closey]—
A Web Closey was born 30 May 1788 in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, PA"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HF2J-FR6Z : 27 January 2020), Webb Closey, 1788.
Webb Closey fought in the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans. Fourth of July at Pittsburg, Washington Review and Examiner, July 12, 1828, page 1 Washington PA
He appeared in the 1820 Census living in the West Ward, Pittsburgh with four males and 5 females in the household.
An 1828 newspaper identified him as purchasing one million bricks. Allegheny Democrat, October 28, 1828
Married in 1812
Appears in "British Aliens in the United States during the War of 1812." (1979) on p. 265, arrived in U.S. in June 1812.
Settled first in Philadelphia.
From: The Pittsburgh directory for 1815: containing the names, professions, and residence of the heads of families and persons in business in the borough of Pittsburgh ; with an appendix containing a variety of useful information, 1815 (Author: Riddle, James M.) Page 18, Closey Webb, boot and shoemaker, w side Ferry between 3d and 4th. Originally emigrated to Philadelphia. Was also a notary public for Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bank. Official pew holder in 1814 at St. Patrick's RC church in the Strip District. On Oct. 22, 1830, published notice in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that "The partnership heretofore existing between Webb Closey & James Brady having been dissolved, the subscriber announces to his friends and the public generally, that the business will hereafter be carried on by him, at No. 134 Liberty street, where arrangements are making to manufacture BOOTS and SHOES of every description, which will be sold as low as they can be purchased to the eastward. He hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage which has been hitherto so liberally bestowed on him."
Webb is actually buried in St. Mary, but this cemetery is administered by Cavalry Cemetery.
Thursday, January 4, 1849 [William Allen Journal Hillman Library University of Pittsburg] I heard old Webb Closey was dead—I thought to myself how sorry George will be to hear that—forgetting he too was gone—almost a notion to write Emma [Closey]—
A Web Closey was born 30 May 1788 in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, PA"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HF2J-FR6Z : 27 January 2020), Webb Closey, 1788.
Webb Closey fought in the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans. Fourth of July at Pittsburg, Washington Review and Examiner, July 12, 1828, page 1 Washington PA
He appeared in the 1820 Census living in the West Ward, Pittsburgh with four males and 5 females in the household.
An 1828 newspaper identified him as purchasing one million bricks. Allegheny Democrat, October 28, 1828
Married in 1812
Appears in "British Aliens in the United States during the War of 1812." (1979) on p. 265, arrived in U.S. in June 1812.
Settled first in Philadelphia.
From: The Pittsburgh directory for 1815: containing the names, professions, and residence of the heads of families and persons in business in the borough of Pittsburgh ; with an appendix containing a variety of useful information, 1815 (Author: Riddle, James M.) Page 18, Closey Webb, boot and shoemaker, w side Ferry between 3d and 4th. Originally emigrated to Philadelphia. Was also a notary public for Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bank. Official pew holder in 1814 at St. Patrick's RC church in the Strip District. On Oct. 22, 1830, published notice in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that "The partnership heretofore existing between Webb Closey & James Brady having been dissolved, the subscriber announces to his friends and the public generally, that the business will hereafter be carried on by him, at No. 134 Liberty street, where arrangements are making to manufacture BOOTS and SHOES of every description, which will be sold as low as they can be purchased to the eastward. He hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage which has been hitherto so liberally bestowed on him."
Thursday, January 4, 1849 [William Allen Journal Hillman Library University of Pittsburg] I heard old Webb Closey was dead—I thought to myself how sorry George will be to hear that—forgetting he too was gone—almost a notion to write Emma [Closey]—
A Web Closey was born 30 May 1788 in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, PA"Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HF2J-FR6Z : 27 January 2020), Webb Closey, 1788.
Webb Closey fought in the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans. Fourth of July at Pittsburg, Washington Review and Examiner, July 12, 1828, page 1 Washington PA
He appeared in the 1820 Census living in the West Ward, Pittsburgh with four males and 5 females in the household.
An 1828 newspaper identified him as purchasing one million bricks. Allegheny Democrat, October 28, 1828
Married in 1812
Appears in "British Aliens in the United States during the War of 1812." (1979) on p. 265, arrived in U.S. in June 1812.
Settled first in Philadelphia.
From: The Pittsburgh directory for 1815: containing the names, professions, and residence of the heads of families and persons in business in the borough of Pittsburgh ; with an appendix containing a variety of useful information, 1815 (Author: Riddle, James M.) Page 18, Closey Webb, boot and shoemaker, w side Ferry between 3d and 4th. Originally emigrated to Philadelphia. Was also a notary public for Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bank. Official pew holder in 1814 at St. Patrick's RC church in the Strip District. On Oct. 22, 1830, published notice in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that "The partnership heretofore existing between Webb Closey & James Brady having been dissolved, the subscriber announces to his friends and the public generally, that the business will hereafter be carried on by him, at No. 134 Liberty street, where arrangements are making to manufacture BOOTS and SHOES of every description, which will be sold as low as they can be purchased to the eastward. He hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage which has been hitherto so liberally bestowed on him."
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