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Henry Short 1652–1706

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 11 Mar 1652 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 23 Oct 1706 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Henry Short
Mother Sarah Glover
Spouse Anne Sewall (1662–1706)
Children Anna Short, Hannah Short, Henry Short, Jane Short, John Short, Joseph Short, Lydia Short, Mary Short, Matthew Short, Mehitable Short, Samuel Short, Sarah Short

Researchers connected through Henry Short 1652–1706

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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.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Henry Short in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1706
Death of Henry Short in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Short

This ancestor line traces from Ugborough, Devon, , England (1530) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1652) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Henry Short's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Short PTP
1652–1706
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Short's Descendants

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Henry Short PTP 1652–1706 m. Anne Sewall PTP 1662–1706
  1. 1. Jane Short PTP 1693–1770
  2. 2. Mehitable Short PTP 1696–1773
  3. 3. Samuel Short PTP 1699–1798