James Grayson Close was born in 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky to John Gabriel Close and Francis Swift. He married to Malethe Bloyd on 16 Nov. 1831 Green County, Kentucky. He died in 1886 in Green County Kentucky and is buried in the Close Family Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky
James Grayson Close bought the propery of John and Sally in 1834 while John was a resident of Sagamon County (later Menard County), Illinois
James Grayson Close died in 1886.
That is the death year on his burial marker.
Grayson Close was the son of John Close and the grandson of George Close. Grayson was born in 1809 and died May 7, 1886.
Married Malethe Bloyd November 16, 1831 with Wm Noe officiating.
He and his wife, Malethe, had ten children:
James Turner, William L., Mary Jane, Nancy A., Arrency "Irine", Elizabeth, Rebecca Allene, Lethia, Susan and John Close.
From Bible records of Barbara Wright:
Children:
J. T. Close born September 28, 1832
William Close born Jan 29, 1834
Mary J Close born Feb. 19, 1835
Nancy A Close born Oct 19, 1837
Arreney Close born June 2, 1841
Elizabeth Close born Feb. 10, 1843
Rebecca Ellen Close born Dec. 1, 1844
Letha Close born March 25, 1849
Susan Close born Feb 1, 1847
John Close born Aug 12, 1852

He and his wife were alive and are listed on the 1880 US Census.

CENSUS RECORD

1880 US CENSUS
Page No. 15
District 4, Green County, Kentucky
June 10 & 11, 1880
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DWELLING 135/FAMILY 135
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CLOSE, Grayson, w, m, 70, married, farmer, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky
CLOSE, Letha [BLOYD], w, f, 70, wife, married, Rheumatism, Kentucky, N.C., N.C.
BENNETT, Letha, w, f, 16, cook, keeping house, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky
POLLY, Elijah, w, m, 22, servant, farm laborer, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky