Who was Philip Short?

Philip Short (1714–1805) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Short 1714–1805

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Born 08 Mar 1714 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 Apr 1805 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father Philip Short

Mother Joanna Martin

Siblings Hannah Short, James Short, Joanna Short, John Short, Sarah Short

Records

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

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Immediate Family

Parents

Philip Short

Joanna Martin

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Children

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Biography

Philip Short was born in 1714 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of philip short and joanna martin. Philip Short passed away in 1805 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1714

Birth of Philip Short in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1805

Death of Philip Short in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Short

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Cheshire, England (1387) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1714) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Philip Short (1714–1805) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, 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 Philip 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 13 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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Philip Short PTP

1714–1805

Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA