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Harold William Short 1908–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1908

Birth Location: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 27 October 1992

Death Location: Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Father: Franklin Short

Mother: Margaret Johnstone

Spouse(s): Mabel Robertson

Children(s): Richard Short

The story of Harold William Short began in 1908 in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. In 1921, Harold William Short resided in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Ca. In 1953, Harold William Short resided in Elnora. Harold William Short married Mabel Robertson, and had children including Richard Franklin Bud Short. Harold William Short passed away in 1992 in Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold William Short began in 1908 in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1921, Harold William Short resided in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Ca.
  • In 1953, Harold William Short resided in Elnora.
  • Harold William Short married Mabel Robertson, and had children including Richard Franklin Bud Short.
  • Harold William Short passed away in 1992 in Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harold Short's Ancestors

Self
Harold Short
1908–1992
Birth Place: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Franklin Arthur 'Francis' Short
1882–1968
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Margaret (Ellen) Johnstone
1887–1966
Rugby, Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Robert Johnston
1858–1938
Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Susan (Margaret) Roberts
1861–1915
Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Johnston
1809–1905
Margaret Bone
1818–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Bone
1791–1878
Agnes McGill
1791–1880

Harold Short's Descendants

1.
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Harold (William) Short (29 Oct 1908–27 October 1992) m. Mabel Robertson (4 April 1908–20 October 2002)
  1. 1. Richard (Franklin "Bud") Short 1933–2012 m. Joyce Barbara 1934–2004

Harold Short's Timeline

4 Records

1908
29 Oct 1908
Birth of Harold William Short in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 13
Harold William Short resided here in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
1953
Abt 1953
Age 45
Harold William Short resided here in Elnora
Elnora
1992
27 October 1992
Age 84
Death of Harold William Short in Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1908
    Event Place: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 3; Census Place: 3, Bow River, Alberta; Page Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: Elnora
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 25 Feb 1953; Publication Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; ,0.6026255,0.5074038,0.799511&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elnora
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Red Deer Advocate; Publication Date: 29 Oct 1992; Publication Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; ,0.2668865,0.6465924,0.44660518&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 October 1992
    Event Place: Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elnora, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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