Henry Short 1652–1706
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Short in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Henry Short 1652–1706
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Henry Short began in 1652 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Henry Short married anne sewall, sarah whipple, and had children including anna short, hannah short, henry short, jane short, john short, joseph short, lydia short, mary short, matthew short, mehitable short, samuel short, sarah short. Henry Short passed away in 1706 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Short
This ancestor line traces from Ugborough, Devon, , England (1530) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1652) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Henry Short (1652–1706) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Henry Short's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record