close up, 1  to come together in close array; converge: The enemy was closing up on us from both flanks. 2  to bring to an end; cease: The company is closing up its overseas operations. 3  to become silent or uncommunicative. 4  to reduce or eliminate spacing material between (units of set type).
For the US Navy officer, see George Washington Williams (naval officer). George Washington Williams (October 16, 1849 â August 2, 1891) was an American Civil War soldier, Christian minister, politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer on African-American history. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free State.
George Washington Williams. 1  Collection: MyHeritage Family Trees. 2  Site name: Family Web Site. 3  Site manager: Cathy Howe.  Birth: Circa 1812 1  - KY. Death: 1879.  Wife: Drucilla Williams (born Vancleave)