This is my first posting to this list. I am researching the above names. KLOSS/KLOSE/CLOSE is my father's line. I have a copy of some research my late uncle did many years ago. The KLOSS history begins with the arrival of Leonard Melchior KLOSS in America on Sept. 9, 1738. He left his home at Esling, Alburn, Wittenberg, Germany which is in the Province of Saxony on the Elbe River. He left from the Port of Rotterdam taking with him his wife, Margretta (Margaret) and his two year old son Ernst (Ernest); they sailed aboard the British ship "Glasgow" captained by Walter Sterling, in the Spring of 1738. There are many references to them as having settled in Berks Co. One mentions Melchior Kloss made a property return in Maxatawny Township Berks County, Pa. March 18, 1776. He also paid Federal tax in Towmaneensing Township. Ernest KLOSS married Catherine Suter, who was born April 24, 1741. Thier children: Aaron, Solomon, Daniel, Jonathan, Gideon, Jacob and Abraham. Solomon, Daniel, Jacob and Abraham settled in Union County, that part which is now Snyder Co., Pa. I am despareately trying to find any information on KLOSS/KLOSE and anyone researching these names. Sarah Close McCray Kentucky, USA