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William Grancer Short 1766–1851

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Short 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 May 1766 · Burke, North Carolina, United States
Died 4 Jul 1851 · Pound, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America
Father William A Short
Mother Sarah Baugh
Children Virginia Jane Jennie Short

Researchers connected through William Short 1766–1851

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1766, William Grancer Short entered the world in Burke, North Carolina, United States, born to william a short and sarah baugh. William Grancer Short had children including virginia jane jennie short. William Grancer Short passed away in 1851 in Pound, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1766
Birth of William Grancer Short in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1767
William Grancer Short was married in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Marriage
1786
William Grancer Short was married in North Carolina
Marriage
1790
William Grancer Short was married in Burke Co, North Carolina, USA
Marriage
1792
William Grancer Short was married in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Marriage
1792
William Grancer Short was married in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Marriage
1804
William Grancer Short was married in North Carolina, United States
Marriage
1809
William Grancer Short was married in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Marriage
1816
William Grancer Short was married in Immingham,Lincoln,England
Marriage
1820
William Grancer Short was married in Green, Kentucky, USA
Marriage
1851
Death of William Grancer Short in Pound, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Short

This ancestor line traces from Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States, (1745) to Burke, North Carolina, United States (1766) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Short (1766–1851) was born in Burke, North Carolina, United States and died in Pound, Wise County, Virginia, United States of America. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

William Short's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Grancer Short PTP
1766–1851
Burke, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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William Short's Descendants

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William Grancer Short PTP 1766–1851