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Elmer Ellsworth Short 1879–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania

Death Date: 31 December 1972

Death Location: Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States

Father: William Short

Mother: Margaret Bence

Spouse(s): Laura Fyock

Children(s): Julia SHORT, Paul SHORT, Dale Short, William Short, David Short, Lyle Short, Wilda Short, May Short

In 1879, Elmer Ellsworth Short entered the world in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania, born to William Short And Margaret Bence. In 1880, Elmer Ellsworth Short resided in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Elmer Ellsworth Short resided in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. Elmer Ellsworth Short married Laura M Fyock, and had children including Dale Edward Short, David Blair Short, Julia Pearl Short, Lyle Short, May C Short, Paul Short, Roy Short, Short, Wilda Short, William R Short. Elmer Ellsworth Short passed away in 1972 in Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Elmer Ellsworth Short entered the world in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania, born to William Short And Margaret Bence.
  • In 1880, Elmer Ellsworth Short resided in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Elmer Ellsworth Short resided in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elmer Ellsworth Short married Laura M Fyock, and had children including Dale Edward Short, David Blair Short, Julia Pearl Short, Lyle Short, May C Short, Paul Short, Roy Short, Short, Wilda Short, William R Short.
  • Elmer Ellsworth Short passed away in 1972 in Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Short
1858–1936
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WS
Margaret Bence
1861–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MB

Spouses(s)

Laura Fyock
1880–1951
Birth Location: Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
LF

Children(s)

Julia SHORT
1904–1978
Birth Location: Indiana Co, PA
JS
Paul SHORT
1914–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PS
Dale Short
1918–1964
Birth Location: Washington Twp., Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
DS
William Short
1903–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WS
David Short
1906–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DS
Lyle Short
1909–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LS
Wilda Short
1911–2007
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WS
May Short
1923–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS

Elmer Short's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Short
1879–1972
Birth Place: Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
Parents
William Short
1858–1936
Pennsylvania
Margaret Bence
1861–1901
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Samuel Bence
1820–1915
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Anna (Elizabeth) Rinn
1820–1910
Greiz, Greizer Landkreis, Thüringen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1788–
Mary Hicks
1789–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Short's Descendants

1.
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Elmer (Ellsworth) Short (31 Mar 1879–31 December 1972) m. Laura (M) Fyock (08 Apr 1880–22 Apr 1951)
  1. 1. Julia (Pearl) SHORT 1904–1978 m. Andrew (Sheridan "Murphy") HECKMAN 1902–1972
    1. 1. Joseph (Elworth) HECKMAN 1936–2015 m. Veda (June) CLARK 1936–2021
    2. 2. William (James) HECKMAN 1926–2013 m. Beverly (Jean) SMITH 1939–1967
    3. 3. Ethel (Mae) HECKMAN 1930–1985 m. Charles (H) Locher 1929–2004
  2. 2. Paul SHORT 1914–
  3. 3. Dale (Edward) Short 1918–1964
  4. 4. William (R) Short 1903–
  5. 5. David (Blair) Short 1906–
  6. 6. Lyle Short 1909–
  7. 7. Wilda Short 1911–2007 m. Joseph Miloser 1899–
  8. 8. May (C) Short 1923–

Elmer Short's Timeline

11 Records

1879
31 Mar 1879
Birth of Elmer Ellsworth Short in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 1
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 41
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in White, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
White, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Elmer Ellsworth Short resided here in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1972
31 December 1972
Age 93
Death of Elmer Ellsworth Short in Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States
Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 288
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3517; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 32-25
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 128-18-4838; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1574; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 948
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2046; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0052; Image: 693.0; FHL microfilm: 2341780
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Indiana; Roll: 1893239; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1135; Family History Film: 1255135; Page: 215A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 0436
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1415; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241415
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1351; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375364

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1135; Family History Film: 1255135; Page: 215A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 0436

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1415; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241415

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1351; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375364

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Indiana, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Indiana; Roll: 1893239; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1574; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 948

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2046; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0052; Image: 693.0; FHL microfilm: 2341780

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3517; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 32-25

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherryhill, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3517; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 32-25

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 288

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1972
    Event Place: Gasport, Niagara, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 128-18-4838; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
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