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Bessie Short 1867–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1867

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 15 April 1949

Death Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA

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Spouse(s): Chief Short

Children(s): Claudia Short, Ida Short, Mack Short

In 1867, Bessie Short entered the world in Kentucky, born to Wm Mc Duffy Johnson And Sarah A Leachman. In 1900, Bessie Short resided in Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky, USA. In 1943, Bessie Short resided in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA. Bessie Short married Chief W I Short, and had children including Claudia L Short, Ida Goebel Short, Mack Carl Short. Bessie Short passed away in 1949 in Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Bessie Short entered the world in Kentucky, born to Wm Mc Duffy Johnson And Sarah A Leachman.
  • In 1900, Bessie Short resided in Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1943, Bessie Short resided in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA.
  • Bessie Short married Chief W I Short, and had children including Claudia L Short, Ida Goebel Short, Mack Carl Short.
  • Bessie Short passed away in 1949 in Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Chief Short
1862–1914
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Claudia Short
1886–1966
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky
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Ida Short
1899–1914
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
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Mack Short
1889–1945
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
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Bessie Short's Ancestors

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Bessie Short
1867–1949
Birth Place: Kentucky
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Bessie Short's Descendants

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Bessie Short (22 Mar 1867–15 April 1949) m. Chief (W. I.) Short (14 January 1862–7 Dec 1914)
  1. 1. Claudia (L) Short 1886–1966 m. Forest (T.) Johnson 1882–1959
    1. 1. William Johnson 1910–1964 m. Martha Shelnut 1912–1996 m. Elizabeth Johnson 1905–1963 m. Tressa Watkins 1890–1961 m. Maggie (S) Johnson 1895–1952 m. alice (mae) payne 1897–1995 m. Mattie (V) Gentry 1896– m. Mattie (V) Gentry 1896– m. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1884–1965 m. Idella Moore 1894–1947 m. Beulah (Hobbs) Johnson 1878–1949
      1. 1. Edward Johnson 1931–2019
      2. 2. James Johnson 1861–1966 m. Alice (Maybelle) Johnson 1898–1946 m. Elsie (Naida) Huff 1903–1920 m. Nannie Brewer 1867– m. Mamie Brown 1884–1920
        1. 1. James (Calvin) Johnson 1916–1972 m. Ella Johnson 1933–2008 m. Amanda (Lou) Moore 1917–2006 m. Lula (Mae) Stewart 1924–2009
        2. 2. Azelle Johnsson 1905–
        3. 3. Minnie Johnsson 1907–1996
        4. 4. James Johnsson 1909–1991
        5. 5. Framie Johnsson 1912–
        6. 6. Louis Johnsson 1913–
        7. 7. Filo Johnsson 1915–
        8. 8. B (J) Johnsson 1917–
        9. 9. Andrew Brewer 1920–1975 m. Elizabeth Reid 1916–2003
        10. 10. Thomas (Lee Johnson) Jr 1934–2016 m. Earline (Johnson) Hudson 1920–2009
        11. 11. Ella Johnson 1933–2008 m. James (Calvin) Johnson 1916–1972
        12. 12. Lillie (V) Johnson 1925–1983 m. Oscar (H Johnson) Jr 1906– m. AL (W) Day 1926–
        13. 13. Fillow Johnson 1913–
        14. 14. Charlotte (Mae) Addison 1928–2008 m. James Addison 1918–
        15. 15. Fillow Johnson 1913–
        16. 16. Adern (J) Johnson 1918–
        17. 17. Andrew ("Jack" Johnson) Jr 1914–1972 m. Elizabeth Reid 1915–2003
        18. 18. Bunch Brewer 1886–
        19. 19. Daisy Brewer 1887–
        20. 20. Robert Brewer 1893–
        21. 21. Azelle Johnson 1905–
        22. 22. Minnie Johnson 1907–1996
        23. 23. Framie Johnson 1912–
        24. 24. Louis Johnson 1913–
        25. 25. Philip Brewer 1914–1985
        26. 26. Minnie (Lee) Brewer 1907–1996
        27. 27. Philip Brewer 1914–1985
        28. 28. Philip Brewer 1914–1985
        29. 29. Berdah (C) Johnson 1921–
        30. 30. Naida (Frances) Johnson 1918–1999
      3. 3. Horace (L) Johnson 1917–1961 m. Susie Turner 1906–1991 m. Susan (Marie) Turner 1905–1991 m. Odessa Blaydes 1911– m. Susan (Marie Turner Glover) Johnson 1905–1991
        1. 1. Joseph Glover 1935–2015
        2. 2. Robert (Hanison Glover) Sr 1937–2009 m. Marie Glover 1938–2016
        3. 3. Robert (H Johnson) Jr 1937–2009 m. Marie (Carrie) Ellis 1938–2016
      4. 4. Maria (Lee) Tyson 1926–2013 m. Robert Gwinn 1936–2007 m. Fred Tyson 1912–
      5. 5. Robert (H) Johnson 1902–1975 m. Francis (Elizabeth) Steward 1906–2002 m. Vancey Johnson 1894– m. Annie (B Metts) (Johnson) 1916–1997 m. Francis Johnson 1907–1919
        1. 1. Nancy Johnson 1930–2010
        2. 2. Mary (Francis) Johnson 1934–1995
        3. 3. Archie (L) Johnson 1942–2021
        4. 4. Ethel Johnson 1913–
        5. 5. Ilene Johnson 1917–
        6. 6. Lucile Johnson 1921–1978
        7. 7. Mary (Lee) Johnson 1937–2013
        8. 8. James (William) Johnson 1938–1999
        9. 9. Louise (Elizabeth) Johnson 1920–1966
        10. 10. Mattie Johnson 1918–
      6. 6. Earl Johnson 1918–
      7. 7. Lucille (Elizabeth) Johnson 1918–1994
      8. 8. Audrie (Tecumseh) Johnson 1921–2013
      9. 9. Wilna (Aloise) Johnson 1916–2004
      10. 10. William (Johnson) Jr 1935–1917
      11. 11. Marion Johnson 1921–
      12. 12. Frank (G) Johnson 1920–1991
      13. 13. Daisy Johnson 1914–1985
      14. 14. Lucille Johnson 1916–1989
      15. 15. Ella (Lee) Johnson 1911–1989
      16. 16. Alvin Johnson 1896–1957
      17. 17. Velma ("Ethel") Johnson 1902–1987
      18. 18. Oliver (C) Johnson 1896–
      19. 19. Cuedira Johnson 1921–
  2. 2. Ida (Goebel) Short 1899–1914
  3. 3. Mack (Carl) Short 1889–1945

Bessie Short's Timeline

4 Records

1867
22 Mar 1867
Birth of Bessie Short in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 33
Bessie Short resided here in Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1943
1943
Age 76
Bessie Short resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1949
15 April 1949
Age 82
Death of Bessie Short in Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Daviess County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1867
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1240517

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owensboro Ward 3, Daviess, Kentucky; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1240517

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1949
    Event Place: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
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