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Alphonso Michael Short 1835–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1835

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 3 Jan 1915

Death Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Short

Mother: Delphia Stinson

Spouse(s): Prudence Howelton, Annie Sims

Children(s): Franklin Short, Mary Short, Marcus Short, Maude Short, Dora Short, Pearl Short, Clauda Short

In 1835, Alphonso Michael Short entered the world in Alabama, USA, born to John Short And Delphia Dicey Stinson. In 1870, Alphonso Michael Short resided in Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA. In 1880, Alphonso Michael Short resided in Bexar, Texas, USA. Alphonso Michael Short married Annie Sims, Prudence E Howelton, and had children including Clauda Short, Dora Blanche Short, Franklin Short, Marcus Thomas Short, Mary Short, Maude Short, Pearl Short. Alphonso Michael Short passed away in 1915 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Alphonso Michael Short entered the world in Alabama, USA, born to John Short And Delphia Dicey Stinson.
  • In 1870, Alphonso Michael Short resided in Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Alphonso Michael Short resided in Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • Alphonso Michael Short married Annie Sims, Prudence E Howelton, and had children including Clauda Short, Dora Blanche Short, Franklin Short, Marcus Thomas Short, Mary Short, Maude Short, Pearl Short.
  • Alphonso Michael Short passed away in 1915 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alphonso Short's Ancestors

Self
Alphonso Short
1835–1915
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
John Short
1783–1847
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
Delphia ("Dicey") Stinson
1799–1846
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
James Short
1760–1802
East Stower, Dorset, England
Aggy Lee
1770–
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
Micajah (Baker) Stinson
1779–1848
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ann) Baker
1784–1827
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
William Short
1732–1780
Elizabeth Perrott
1736–1813
Micajah Stinson
1750–1788
Mary Baker
1748–1786
Joseph Jr
1767–1870
Elizabeth Alford
1773–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Short
1700–1765
Alice Seymour
1700–1776
James Perrot
1719–1781
Ruth King
1717–1775
Micajah Stinson
1711–1785
Moses III
1708–1786
Sarah Chappel
1708–1782
Joseph Baker
1747–1786
Nancy Smith
1750–
Thomas Alford
1736–1805
Elizabeth Field
1733–1805

Alphonso Short's Descendants

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Alphonso (Michael) Short (11 Nov 1835–3 Jan 1915) m. Prudence (E) Howelton (abt 1838–) m. Annie Sims (Abt 1850–)
  1. 1. Franklin Short 1866–
  2. 2. Mary Short 1868–
  3. 3. Marcus (Thomas) Short 1886–1943
  4. 4. Maude Short 1874–
  5. 5. Dora (Blanche) Short 1876–1935 m. William (Daniel "Willie") Edwards 1872–1930
    1. 1. John (William) Edwards 1894–1972
    2. 2. Frank Edwards 1896–1965 m. Gussie Knipper 1898–1997
      1. 1. Myrtle Edwards 1928–2017 m. William (S) Coleman 1917–2003
        1. 1. Willie (Glenn) Coleman 1939–1973
      2. 2. Norma (Lea) Edwards 1934–2020 m. Bill (Ray) Russell 1929–2016
    3. 3. Pinky Edwards 1908–1970
    4. 4. Bessie (Edwards) Manasco 1897–1960
    5. 5. Annie Edwards 1899–
    6. 6. Emmie Edwards 1900–
    7. 7. Paralee Edwards 1919–1980
    8. 8. Prince Edwards 1909–
  6. 6. Pearl Short 1879–
  7. 7. Clauda Short 1880–

Alphonso Short's Timeline

6 Records

1835
11 Nov 1835
Birth of Alphonso Michael Short in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Alphonso Michael Short resided here in Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Alphonso Michael Short resided here in Bexar, Texas, USA
Bexar, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
Alphonso Michael Short resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
Alphonso Michael Short resided here in Austin Ward 2, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin Ward 2, Travis, Texas, USA
1915
3 Jan 1915
Age 80
Death of Alphonso Michael Short in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Austin, Travis, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1835
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bexar, Texas; Roll: 1291; Page: 217c; Enumeration District: 017
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas; Roll: M593_1594; Page: 124B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1673; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0110
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Austin Ward 2, Travis, Texas; Roll: T624_1595; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375608
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Spring Branch, Kendall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Kendall, Texas; Roll: M593_1594; Page: 124B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bexar, Texas; Roll: 1291; Page: 217c; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1673; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0110

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Austin Ward 2, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Austin Ward 2, Travis, Texas; Roll: T624_1595; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375608

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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