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Edward Short IV 1755–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA

Death Date: 16 May 1809

Death Location: Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Father: Edward III

Mother: Elizabeth Wingate

Spouse(s): Ann Jones, Ann Jones

Children(s): Leonard Short, Wingate Short, Issac Short, John Short, Hannah Short, Leonard Short, Nancy Short, Naomi Short

The story of Edward Short IV began in 1755 in Worcester, Maryland,Delaware USA. Edward Short IV married Ann Jones, and had children including Betsy Short, Hannah Short, Issac Short, John Short, Leonard Short, Nancy Short, Naomi Short, Polly Short, Wingate Short. Edward Short/ IV passed away in 1809 in Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Short IV began in 1755 in Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA.
  • Edward Short IV married Ann Jones, and had children including Betsy Short, Hannah Short, Issac Short, John Short, Leonard Short, Nancy Short, Naomi Short, Polly Short, Wingate Short.
  • Edward Short IV passed away in 1809 in Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward IV's Ancestors

Self
Edward IV
1755–1809
Birth Place: Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA
Parents
Edward Short III
1700–1767
Canada
Elizabeth Wingate
1700–1786
Delaware, United States
Grandparents
William (Edward) Short
1679–1742
London, London, England
Phoebe ("Anne") Price
1679–1747
Somerset, Maryland, United States
Thomas Wingate
1672–1710
Somerset, Maryland, United States
Jane Esson
1675–1710
Somerset County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Edward Elder"
1650–1700
Jane Wastell
1658–1698
Thomas Wingate
1649–1710
Elizabeth Cooper
1651–1700
Daniel Elliott
1650–1701
Hannah Elliott
1667–1761
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Short
1620–1656
Elizabeth Lisle
1620–
Richard Wastell
1621–1657
John Wingate
1624–1648
Isobelle Martine
1626–
Henry Cooper
1615–1680
Prudence Burton
1620–

Edward IV's Descendants

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Edward (Short) IV (1755–16 May 1809) m. Ann Jones (1747–1833) m. Ann Jones (1747–1833)
  1. 1. Leonard Short 1786–1835 m. Esther Smith 1780–1858
    1. 1. Edward Short 1814–1871 m. Hettie (Ann) Steen 1812–1872
      1. 1. Priscilla Short 1853–1930 m. John (Henry) James 1852–1926
        1. 1. Martha (May) Adams 1875–1943
        2. 2. Jacob (E) James 1877–1936 m. Mattie Rother 1883–1982
        3. 3. Martha ((Mattie)) James 1876–
      2. 2. Leonard Short 1839–1909
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Catherine) Short 1848–1870
      4. 4. John (H) Short 1845–1850
      5. 5. Miranda (Wise (Twin) Short) (Monroe) 1853–1894
      6. 6. Mary (J) Short 1843–1850
      7. 7. Lavina (E "Vina") Short 1836–1860
      8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Short 1834–1907
      9. 9. Phillip Short 1841–1850
      10. 10. Greensbury (A) Short 1859–1942
      11. 11. Sarah (Ann 'Sallie') Short 1829–1908
    2. 2. Thomas (Windsor) Short 1817–1888
    3. 3. Peter Short 1815–1871
    4. 4. Isaac (Wesley) Short 1821–1884
    5. 5. Catherine (Wise) Short 1825–1880
    6. 6. Hetty (Ann) Short 1826–1880
  2. 2. Wingate Short 1773–1818
  3. 3. Issac Short 1778–
  4. 4. John Short 1780–1835
  5. 5. Hannah Short 1788–1850
  6. 6. Leonard Short 1789–1835
  7. 7. Nancy Short 1802–1870
  8. 8. Naomi Short –1810

Edward IV's Timeline

2 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Edward Short IV in Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA
Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA
1809
16 May 1809
Age 54
Death of Edward Short IV in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Worcester, Maryland,/Delaware USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 77372

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1809
    Event Place: Sussex County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 77372

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