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Benjamin Short 1794–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1794

Birth Location: Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1877

Death Location: Wyoming, West Virginia, United States

Father: Elizabeth Bolling

Mother: William Jr.

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stanley, Frances Ball, Francis Ball

Children(s): Margaret Short, Elizabeth Short, William Short, Ollie Short, Cornelius Short, Elizabeth Short, William Short

Benjamin Short was born in 1794 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States, the child of Elizabeth Bolling And William Grancer Short Jr. In 1820, Benjamin Short resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Benjamin Short resided in Russell, Virginia, United States. Benjamin Short married Charlotte Shields, Elizabeth Stanley, Frances Ball, Francis Ball, and had children including Cornelius Short, Elizabeth Short, Margaret Short, Ollie Short, William Short. Benjamin Short passed away in 1877 in Wyoming, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Short was born in 1794 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States, the child of Elizabeth Bolling And William Grancer Short Jr.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Short resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Short resided in Russell, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin Short married Charlotte Shields, Elizabeth Stanley, Frances Ball, Francis Ball, and had children including Cornelius Short, Elizabeth Short, Margaret Short, Ollie Short, William Short.
  • Benjamin Short passed away in 1877 in Wyoming, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Bolling
1767–1819
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
EB
William Jr.
1766–1851
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
WJ

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stanley
1800–1869
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
ES
Frances Ball
1842–1919
Birth Location: Campbell, Virginia, United States
FB
Francis Ball
1795–
Birth Location: Campbell Co., VA
FB

Children(s)

Margaret Short
1819–1882
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MS
Elizabeth Short
1871–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
ES
William Short
1872–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
WS
Ollie Short
1812–1880
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
OS
Cornelius Short
1812–1850
Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, USA
CS
Elizabeth Short
1871–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
ES
William Short
1872–
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
WS

Benjamin Short's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Short
1794–1877
Birth Place: Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Parents
Elizabeth Bolling
1767–1819
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
William (Grancer Short) Jr.
1766–1851
Burke, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Bolling
1734–1832
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, Royal Colony
Mary (Patsy) Phelps
1737–1767
James City, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
COL BOLLING
1700–1757
MARY BLAIR
1709–1775
John Phelps
1705–1772
Mary Gibson
1705–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Major Pocahontas)
1676–1729
Mary Kennon
1679–1727
Archibald Blair
1657–1733
Mary Harrison*
1660–1710

Benjamin Short's Descendants

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Benjamin Short (1794–1877) m. Elizabeth Stanley (ABT 1800–1869) m. Frances Ball (1842–31 JUL 1919) m. Francis Ball (ABT 1795–)
  1. 1. Margaret Short 1819–1882
  2. 2. Elizabeth Short 1871–
  3. 3. William Short 1872–
  4. 4. Ollie Short 1812–1880 m. John (S.) Mullins 1808–1900
    1. 1. William Mullins 1833–1834
    2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Mullins 1832–1918 m. Humphrey (Wilburn "Umphrey") AMBURGEY 1833–1865 m. Calvin TAYLOR 1827–1880
      1. 1. Lucinda AMBURGEY 1860–
      2. 2. Arminda TAYLOR 1878–
      3. 3. Ruth AMBURGEY 1864–
      4. 4. Javier Taylor 1875–
      5. 5. Susannah ("Susan" "Susie") AMBURGEY 1857–1920
      6. 6. Ambrose (A. "Leatherwood") AMBURGEY 1865–1922
      7. 7. Dora (Belle) TAYLOR 1873–1951
      8. 8. Rebecca ("Becky") AMBURGEY 1856–1940
      9. 9. Matilda ("Tilda") AMBURGEY 1855–1884
    3. 3. Ollie MULLINS 1840– m. Edward Stanley 1834–
      1. 1. Julia (A.) Stanley 1865–
    4. 4. Alice (H) Mullins 1837–
    5. 5. Alice ("Ally" Mullins) Band 1837– m. Richard Deking 1838– m. Wilson (William Turner) Gadd 1830–1895 m. Richard (Arafaxad) DeLung 1838–1915
      1. 1. Leander GADD 1856–1934
      2. 2. Miles (Bailey) Gadd 1860–1940
      3. 3. Cassander GADD 1858–1899
    6. 6. Allis (Alice) Mullins 1833–1905 m. Henry (James) Mullins 1825–1921
      1. 1. Nancy (E) Mullins 1878–1910
      2. 2. Isham Mullins 1856–1933
      3. 3. Elizabeth Mullins 1859–1937
      4. 4. Eli Mullins 1861–1947
      5. 5. Haza (A) Mullins 1853–
      6. 6. Roseabell Mullins 1876–1895
      7. 7. Booker (B) Mullins 1853– m. Nancy (Catherine) Younce 1876–1953 m. Rhoda (Jane) Hamilton 1849–1892
        1. 1. William (B) Mullins 1903–1938
        2. 2. Eliza Mullins 1888–1914
        3. 3. Seraptha (Byrd) Mullins 1909–1990
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Mullins 1883–1952
        5. 5. Louisa (Ellen) Mullins 1887–
        6. 6. Lucinda (Fairbelle) Mullins 1878–1941
        7. 7. Lillie (Mae) Mullins 1917–2010
        8. 8. Henry (W Mullins) TWIN 1901–1981
        9. 9. Rhoda (Frances) Mullins 1905–1992
        10. 10. George (W Mullins) TWIN 1901–
        11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Mullins 1873–1958
        12. 12. Alice (V) Mullins 1898–1900
        13. 13. Martisha (T) Mullins 1907–1987
      8. 8. James (Henderson) Mullins 1855–1939
        1. 1. Meek (Henderson) Mullins 1874–1968 m. Ollie Elizabeth 1880–1947
      9. 9. Isom Mullins 1856–
    7. 7. Rebecca (Ann) Mullins 1855–1883 m. Jno. (H.) Carpenter 1852–
      1. 1. Nancy (M.) Carpenter 1879–
      2. 2. John (Wm.) Carpenter 1878–
      3. 3. Ollie (A.) Carpenter 1875–
    8. 8. Lucy Mullins 1866– m. William (Lewis) Workman 1870–1916
      1. 1. LLoyd Workman 1888–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (B.) Workman 1898–
      3. 3. Lilly Workman 1891–
      4. 4. Alvin Workman 1895–
      5. 5. John (Harrison) Workman 1893–
      6. 6. Belle Workman 1895–
    9. 9. Samuel Mullins 1860–1921 m. Louisa Mullins 1866–
      1. 1. Nancy (J) Mullins 1886–
      2. 2. Sallie (A) Mullins 1890–
    10. 10. Nancy (Ann) Mullins 1835–1926 m. Shadrach Green 1828–
    11. 11. John (W.) Mullins 1834–1900 m. Alley ADKINS 1840–1933 m. Nancy Roberts 1836–1929
      1. 1. William (Marshall) Mullen 1859–1933
      2. 2. Harvey (M) Mullins 1859–1946
      3. 3. James (Seymore) Roberts 1864–1953 m. Mary (E) White 1869–1940
      4. 4. Benjamin Mullins 1868–1937
        1. 1. Emmit Mullins 1895–1980 m. Rosa (E) Ellixson 1895–
        2. 2. William (Lewis) Mullins 1900–1963 m. Edith (M) Mullens 1907–1950
        3. 3. Margaret (A) Mullins 1896–
      5. 5. William (Marshal) Mullins 1857–1933
      6. 6. Benjamin (F) Mullins 1868– m. Martelia Bailey 1875–1941
        1. 1. Maggie Mullins 1897–1976 m. William (Oscar) Little 1879–1940
      7. 7. Rebecca (Jane) Mullins 1873–1904 m. Stephen (Lee) Tolliver 1870–1950
        1. 1. Ocie (Allie) McMillion 1889–1976
        2. 2. Okey (Johnson) Tolliver 1894–1930 m. Viola Phillips 1898–1974
        3. 3. William (Amos) Tolliver 1897–1983 m. Edith (Carol Bowles) Ruff 1917– m. Ollie (Mabel) Bailey 1891–1983
        4. 4. Dinah Toliver 1901–1986 m. Foy (Wills) Watson 1898–1945
        5. 5. Lilly (Ellen "Lilly") Tolliver 1896–1994 m. Hiram Wood 1889–1958
        6. 6. Ocie Toliver 1901–
        7. 7. Dina (Mae) Watson 1901–1986
        8. 8. Unnamed (Daughter) Tolliver 1904–1904
      8. 8. Harriett (Elizabeth) Buchanan 1861–1958 m. John (Andrew) Williams 1865–1947
        1. 1. Willie (Garrison) Williams 1896–
        2. 2. Lewis (Arthur) Williams 1901–1952
        3. 3. Lawrence Williams 1889–
        4. 4. Eunice Williams 1900–
      9. 9. Ollie (Roberts) Mullins 1861–1942 m. John (Andrew) Williams 1865–1947
        1. 1. Arminta (Frances) Williams 1894–1953 m. Harold (Cole) Heaster 1882–1938 m. George Harmon –1919
        2. 2. Lakie (E. Williams) Cox 1892–1973 m. Henry (Grayson) Robinette 1882–1959
        3. 3. Orpha (Elizabeth) Williams 1886–1949
        4. 4. Lucinda (Florence) Williams 1889–1957 m. John (Edgar) Kincaid 1876–1956 m. William (Muncie) Ratliff 1882–1966
        5. 5. Henry (Lee) Williams 1887–1960 m. Bettie (Emma) Smith 1890–1963
        6. 6. India Williams 1894–
        7. 7. Lydia Williams 1898–
      10. 10. Nancy (Mary) Mullins 1876–1948 m. Father (Murdock Urquhart step father to Ben) McDonald 1860–1939 m. R (Alexander) Bedwell 1861–1945
        1. 1. Benjamin (F) McDonald 1895–1973 m. Evelyn (Emma) Hampton 1897–1976 m. Mary (Ellen) Taylor 1896–1940
      11. 11. Bedef (Roberts) Mullins 1864–
      12. 12. Harvey (Jefferson) Mullins 1860–1946
      13. 13. William Mullins 1862–
      14. 14. Neal 1857–1927
    12. 12. Elizabeth Mullins 1845–1890 m. James (A.) McClung 1844–1924
      1. 1. Eunice (Ann) McClung 1861–1948
      2. 2. Rosa (Bell) MCCLUNG 1865–
      3. 3. Waitman (T W) MCCLUNG 1863–
    13. 13. William Mullins 1849–1907
    14. 14. Mary Mullins 1841–
    15. 15. Marinda Mullins 1840–1917
    16. 16. poss. (unknown) male 1830–
    17. 17. William Mullins 1842–1865
    18. 18. Mary (Polly) Mullins 1851–1883
    19. 19. Letita Mullins 1846–1931
  5. 5. Cornelius Short 1812–1850
  6. 6. Elizabeth Short 1871–
  7. 7. William Short 1872–

Benjamin Short's Timeline

14 Records

1794
1794
Birth of Benjamin Short in Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 26
Benjamin Short resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
Benjamin Short resided here in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
Benjamin Short resided here in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 46
Benjamin Short resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 56
Benjamin Short resided here in Wyoming county, Wyoming, Virginia, United States
Wyoming county, Wyoming, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 56
Benjamin Short resided here in District 71, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
District 71, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
Benjamin Short resided here in District 71, Wyoming, Virginia
District 71, Wyoming, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 66
Benjamin Short resided here in Wyoming, Virginia, United States
Wyoming, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 66
Benjamin Short resided here in Jos Branch, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
Jos Branch, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 66
Benjamin Short resided here in Wyoming, Virginia, United States
Wyoming, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 76
Benjamin Short resided here in Center, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States
Center, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 76
Benjamin Short resided here in Center, Rock View, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Center, Rock View, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
1877
1877
Age 83
Death of Benjamin Short in Wyoming, West Virginia, United States
Wyoming, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 71, Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M432_982; Page: 216A; Image: 30
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M653_1385; Page: 668; Image: 25; Family History Library Film: 805385

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wyoming county, Wyoming, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wyoming, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 71, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 71, Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: 982; Page: 216a

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Rock View, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Wyoming, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1702; Page: 568A

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jos Branch, Wyoming, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M653_1385; Page: 668; Family History Library Film: 80538

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Russell, Virginia; Page: 171; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 199; Family History Film: 0029678

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 71, Wyoming, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 71, Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M432_982; Page: 216A; Image: 30

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wyoming, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M653_1385; Page: 668; Image: 25; Family History Library Film: 805385

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: National Archives and Records Administration, <i>U.S., Civil War Pensio n Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934</i> (Provo, UT, USA: A ncestry.com Operations Inc, 2000), The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; S

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
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