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Elizabeth J Short 1854–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1854

Birth Location: Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 13 Dec 1932

Death Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Short

Mother:

Spouse(s): Powell Ellis

Children(s): Edward Ellis, Robert Ellis, Charles Ellis, Pearl Ellis, Laura Edmonds

In 1854, Elizabeth J Short entered the world in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to William Short And Sallie Burchfield. In 1860, Elizabeth J Short resided in Wyoming, Virginia, USA. In 1878, Elizabeth J Short established residence. Elizabeth J Short married Powell Shannon Ellis, and had children including Charles Ellis, Edward Booker Ellis, Laura Effie Edmonds, Pearl Ellis, Robert Lindsey Ellis. Elizabeth J Short passed away in 1932 in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Elizabeth J Short entered the world in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to William Short And Sallie Burchfield.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth J Short resided in Wyoming, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1878, Elizabeth J Short established residence.
  • Elizabeth J Short married Powell Shannon Ellis, and had children including Charles Ellis, Edward Booker Ellis, Laura Effie Edmonds, Pearl Ellis, Robert Lindsey Ellis.
  • Elizabeth J Short passed away in 1932 in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Short's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Short
1854–1932
Birth Place: Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
William Short
1800–1877
Virginia
Grandparents
William (Grancer) Short
1766–1851
Burke, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Short
1745–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Robertson
1716–1776

Elizabeth Short's Descendants

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Elizabeth (J) Short (26 Mar 1854–13 Dec 1932) m. Powell (Shannon) Ellis (21 October 1847–30 November 1941)
  1. 1. Edward (Booker) Ellis 1875–1948
  2. 2. Robert (Lindsey) Ellis 1878–1966
  3. 3. Charles Ellis 1873–1906 m. Lana (R) Ellis 1868–
    1. 1. Inez (Ellis) Russell 1901–1944
    2. 2. Ella Ellis 1893–
    3. 3. Stella (Lowe) Barnes 1903–1986
    4. 4. Martha (E) Ellis 1891–
  4. 4. Pearl Ellis 1880–
  5. 5. Laura (Effie) Edmonds 1891–1932 m. William (Bucannan) Tackett 1890–1986 m. King Tackett 1890–
    1. 1. Dixie (P) Tackett 1916–
    2. 2. Troy Tackett 1919–
    3. 3. James (P) Tackett 1920–
    4. 4. Mabel Tackett 1922–
    5. 5. Ruth Tackett 1925–
    6. 6. Leland (Victor) Tackett 1914–1984 m. Effie Johnson 1911–1993
      1. 1. Victor (E) Tackett 1933–2013 m. Mary (Lou) Cole 1935–1974
    7. 7. Fred Tackett 1912–1990 m. Elizabeth (Kelly) Gaines 1921–2015
      1. 1. Louise (Ann) Tackett 1947–1947

Elizabeth Short's Timeline

8 Records

1854
26 Mar 1854
Birth of Elizabeth J Short in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
Elizabeth J Short resided here in Wyoming, Virginia, USA
Wyoming, Virginia, USA
1878
1878
Age 24
Elizabeth J Short resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 26
Elizabeth J Short resided here in Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Elizabeth J Short resided here in Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Elizabeth J Short resided here in Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Elizabeth J Short resided here in Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1932
13 Dec 1932
Age 78
Death of Elizabeth J Short in Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1854
    Event Place: Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wyoming, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1878
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1932
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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