Eugene E. Closson

"A Self-Made Man"

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Overview

Sections:    The Project    Acknowledgements    Photo Contributions    Information Sources    Website Updates    Contact Information

The Project

This Website is the result of a year-long project, conducted by the family of Eugene E. Closson, to document and publish his story. This Website is dedicated to the life and memory of  Eugene Enoch Closson.

You can view the information in several different ways:

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The Story presents Eugene's life, in a chronological manner, based on his memoirs and personal accounts from friends and family.

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The Photos presents a visual history of Eugene and his family.

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The Facts present information including Eugene's personal data, documents, ancestors and descendants.

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The Memoirs gives the story of Eugene's life in his own words.

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Links present related Web sites.

And be sure to sign the Guest Book!!!

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all the family members and friends that contributed to this project.  We would especially like to thank Julia Closson, Ed Closson, Mary Jane Closson and Jim Closson for their contributions of stories, information and photos.

Photo Contributions

Our appreciation goes out to those who provided photographs for this project.

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Mary Jane White
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Jim Closson

Information Sources

The source materials for this Website include the following:

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Eugene E. Closson Memorial Service, February 13, 1974, RLDS Church, Lamoni, Iowa, (Jim Closson’s Remarks)
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Eugene Enoch Closson – Obituary – February ??, 1974, ???newspaper?
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Eugene E. Closson Oral History Memoir – Fall 1968 and Spring 1969 - Interviews, transcription and editing by Daniel T. Muir
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Travis Family 1999 Directory – Travis Family Foundation

Website Updates

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May 5th, 2003 - Updates to information based on input from family members.
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April 30th, 2003 - Announced publishing of the Web Site to Closson Family Members
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April 27th, 2003 - Added more information.
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March 1, 2003 - Initial publishing of Web Site.

Contact Information

For more information on this Web site, or to send stories, pictures, etc. about Gene Closson, please contact Jeff Closson at jeff@thebayland.com.

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