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Nancy Jane SHORTS 1786–1866

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 Nancy SHORTS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 14 May 1786 · Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 12 Dec 1866 · Clintonville, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Richard Shorts
Mother Jane Johnson
Siblings Aaron Shorts, Elizabeth Magor, Jacob Shorts, Margaret Shorts, Martin Shorts, Mary Shorts, Richard Shorts, Robert Shorts, Sarah M Shorts, William Shorts
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Nancy SHORTS 1786–1866

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nancy Jane SHORTS began in 1786 in Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Nancy Jane SHORTS passed away in 1866 in Clintonville, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1786
Birth of Nancy Jane SHORTS in Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1866
Death of Nancy Jane SHORTS in Clintonville, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy SHORTS

This ancestor line traces from , , , England (1750) to Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA (1786) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nancy SHORTS (1786–1866) was born in Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Clintonville, Venango, Pennsylvania, 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 Nancy 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 2 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

Richard Shorts
Father
Jane Johnson
Mother

Nancy SHORTS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nancy Jane SHORTS PTP
1786–1866
Center, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Nancy SHORTS's Descendants

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Nancy Jane SHORTS PTP 1786–1866