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Mehitable Short 1696–1773

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable Short in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1696 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jun 1773 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Henry Short
Mother Anne Sewall (1662–1706)
Siblings Hannah Short, Jane Short, Joseph Short, Samuel Short

Researchers connected through Mehitable Short 1696–1773

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mehitable Short 1696–1773

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mehitable Short was born in 1696 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of henry short and anne sewall. Mehitable Short passed away in 1773 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Mehitable Short in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1773
Death of Mehitable Short in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitable Short

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Metropolitan Borough of Coventry, West Midlands, England (1615) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mehitable Short (1696–1773) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable 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 3 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.

Mehitable Short's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mehitable Short PTP
1696–1773
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Anne Sewall PTP
1662–1706
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mehitable Short's Descendants

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Mehitable Short PTP 1696–1773