Close, Edward Bennett
Person
Biography
Edward Bennett Close (1882-1955) was Marjorie Merriweather Post's first husband. They were married on December 3, 1905. Close was a stockbroker and director of the American Hospital Association. Post and Close had two daughters together, Adelaide Close Riggs and Eleanor Close Barzin.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Earl Loy Collection
Collection
Identifier: FA-2-EL
Scope and Contents
Various newspaper and magazine clippings about Dina Merrill’s marriages, the death of David Post Rumbough (Dina Merrill’s son), Marjorie Durant’s (Marwee's) wedding, Sea Cloud, Hillwood, Mrs. Post, her family, boyfriends, and death, Mar-A-Lago, Topridge, Christmas cards, Emlen Knight Davies, Herbert May, Joseph E. Davies, and Tregaron. The collection also includes photographs of the Post family, Hillwood and its gardens, and the retirement party for general manager Commander Clyde B. Ault in...
Dates:
circa 1850-1990