Who was Mildred Short?

Mildred Short (1820–1920) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mildred "Millie" Short 1820–1920

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1820 · Kentucky, United States

Died 02 Dec 1920 · Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA

Father Aaron Short

Mother Elizabeth Bettie Chaffin

Siblings Aaron Short, Andrew Short, Daniel Short, Elizabeth Short, Isabel Short, James Houston Short, John A Short, John Short, Nancy Short

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Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Short

Elizabeth Bettie Chaffin

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1820, Mildred "Millie" Short entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to aaron short and elizabeth bettie chaffin. Mildred "Millie" Short passed away in 1920 in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1820

Birth of Mildred "Millie" Short in Kentucky, United States

Birth

1920

Death of Mildred "Millie" Short in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mildred Short

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex County, Virginia, USA (1751) to Kentucky, United States (1820) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mildred Short (1820–1920) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, 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 Mildred 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.
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