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Earl Edward Short 1918–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1918

Birth Location: Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: December 1985

Death Location: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Walter Short

Mother: Rosa Short

Spouse(s): Bessie Short

Children(s): Arthur Short, Michael Short

The story of Earl Edward Short began in 1918 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America. In 1920, Earl Edward Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Earl Edward Short resided in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA. Earl Edward Short married Bessie Skaggs Short, and had children including Arthur Philip Short, Michael E Short. Earl Edward Short passed away in 1985 in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Earl Edward Short began in 1918 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Earl Edward Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Earl Edward Short resided in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA.
  • Earl Edward Short married Bessie Skaggs Short, and had children including Arthur Philip Short, Michael E Short.
  • Earl Edward Short passed away in 1985 in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Short
1892–1981
Birth Location: Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
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Rosa Short
1898–1922
Birth Location: Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Short
1918–1988
Birth Location: Rowan, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Arthur Short
1942–1990
Birth Location: Trenton Wayn, Michigan
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Michael Short
1944–2002
Birth Location: Michigan
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Earl Short's Ancestors

Self
Earl Short
1918–1985
Birth Place: Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Walter Branceford Short
1892–1981
Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
Rosa (Lee "Sissy" (Arms)) Short
1898–1922
Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
William Short
1865–1910
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Kentucky
Albert (Lee) Arms
1866–1942
Kentucky
Emily (Anna "Belle' (Arms)) Hammons
1866–1952
Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lydia Cloyd
1847–
Samuel Anderson
1842–1909
Fetna Anderson
1850–1942
Archibald Arms
1833–
Nancy Arms
1836–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Short
1823–
Patsy Short
1830–1856
James Anderson
1794–1867
Nancy Anderson
1816–1852
George Sr.
1821–1887
Anna Flowers
1823–1906

Earl Short's Descendants

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Earl (Edward) Short (4 May 1918–December 1985) m. Bessie ((Skaggs)) Short (30 Jan 1918–3 Aug 1988)
  1. 1. Arthur (Philip) Short 1942–1990 m. Joann Boccella 1945–2008
  2. 2. Michael (E) Short 1944–2002

Earl Short's Timeline

14 Records

1918
4 May 1918
Birth of Earl Edward Short in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 2
Earl Edward Short resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Earl Edward Short resided here in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 22
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Earl Edward Short resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1953
1953
Age 35
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1954
1954
Age 36
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
1956
1956
Age 38
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
1957
1957
Age 39
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
1958
1958
Age 40
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1960
1960
Age 42
Earl Edward Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1985
December 1985
Age 67
Death of Earl Edward Short in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1918
    Event Place: Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1092
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A
    [4] Michigan, Death Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 19
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana; Roll: 580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340315
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 309; Film Title: 82 Wayne 256500-259759; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 3349; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 82-233

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana; Roll: 580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340315

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 3349; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 82-233

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 309; Film Title: 82 Wayne 256500-259759; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1092

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1985
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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