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Jacob Short 1819 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1819

Birth Location: Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 27 May 1896

Death Location: Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States

Father: Jacob Schad

Mother: Juliana Wurteberger

Spouse(s): Lusetta Klinefelter

Children(s): Josiah Short, Samuel Short, Samuel Short, John Short, Edward Short, Albert Short, Augustus Short, Elias Short, Abraham Short, Harry Short, Harvey Short, Clara Short, Clara Zorn

The story of Jacob Short began in 1819 in Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1840, Jacob Short resided in Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Jacob Short resided in Troy, LaSalle, Illinois, USA. Jacob Short married Lusetta Elizabeth Klinefelter, and had children including Josiah Short, Samuel Short, Samuel Short, John Short, Edward G Short, Albert John Short, Augustus Short, Elias Short, Abraham Lincoln Short, Harry Short, Harvey D Short, Clara M Short, Clara M. Zorn. Jacob Short passed away in 1896 in Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Short began in 1819 in Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1840, Jacob Short resided in Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, Jacob Short resided in Troy, LaSalle, Illinois, USA.
  • Jacob Short married Lusetta Elizabeth Klinefelter, and had children including Josiah Short, Samuel Short, Samuel Short, John Short, Edward G Short, Albert John Short, Augustus Short, Elias Short, Abraham Lincoln Short, Harry Short, Harvey D Short, Clara M Short, Clara M. Zorn.
  • Jacob Short passed away in 1896 in Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Short's Ancestors

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Jacob Short
1819 – 1896
Birth Place: Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Jacob Short Schad
1777 – 1820
Pennsylvania, USA
Juliana Wurteberger
1788 – 1853
Germany
Grandparents
Ludwig Schad
1750 – 1820
Ulmet, Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Elizabeth Schad
– 1760
Ludwig Wittenberger
1765 –
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Ludwig Schott
1732 – 1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Schott
1709 – 1809
Anna Bauer
1711 – 1731

Jacob Short's Descendants

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Jacob Short (28 Mar 1819 – 27 May 1896) m. Lusetta (Elizabeth) Klinefelter (11 Jan 1827 – 01 Jul 1900)
  1. 1. Josiah Short (13 Jun 1844 – 02 Feb 1916)
  2. 2. Samuel Short (01 Apr 1846 – 28 Jan 1936)
  3. 3. Samuel Short (1 Apr 1846 – 28 Jan 1936)
  4. 4. John Short (06 Mar 1850 – 01 Mar 1851)
  5. 5. Edward (G) Short (14 Jan 1852 – 30 Mar 1937)
  6. 6. Albert (John) Short (1854 – 15 Oct 1892)
  7. 7. Augustus Short (27 Jan 1856 – 17 Apr 1931)
  8. 8. Elias Short (21 Jul 1860 – 11 Mar 1902)
  9. 9. Abraham (Lincoln) Short (28 Aug 1860 – 26 Apr 1939)
  10. 10. Harry Short (1863 – )
  11. 11. Harvey (D) Short (23 Apr 1863 – 19 Jan 1935)
  12. 12. Clara (M) Short (25 Jan 1867 – 17 Sep 1933) m. Frederick (D) Zorn (20 Aug 1865 – 14 Mar 1945)
    1. 1. Lucetta (Ermina "Lucy") Zorn (27 Jun 1890 – 1964)
    2. 2. Sadie (Mae) Zorn (21 Jun 1892 – 25 Feb 1988) m. Adna (Devinney) White (27 May 1889 – 2 Aug 1950) m. Edgar Rousey (16 May 1894 – 1979)
      1. 1. Lola (Mae) White (24 Nov 1911 – 30 Nov 1988)
      2. 2. Clara White (abt 1912 – )
      3. 3. Jesse (Vernon) White (29 Nov 1915 – 8 Jan 2005) m. Irene Jackson (May 25, 1909 – 2003)
        1. 1. Alan (Adna) White (22 Dec 1943 – ) m. Sharon White (abt 1943 – )
      4. 4. Woodrow (Wilson) White (29 Nov 1915 – )
      5. 5. Lucile (Adrian) White (26 Apr 1916 – 11 Apr 2002)
      6. 6. Clarice (Marguerite) White (22 Dec 1919 – 27 Jan 2002)
  13. 13. Clara (M.) Zorn (25 January 1867 – 17 September 1933)

Jacob Short's Timeline

6 Records

1819
28 Mar 1819
Birth of Jacob Short in Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 21
Jacob Short resided here in Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Jacob Short resided here in Troy, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Troy, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Jacob Short resided here in Grant, Grundy, Iowa, United States
Grant, Grundy, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 61
Jacob Short resided here in Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, USA
1896
27 May 1896
Age 77
Death of Jacob Short in Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States
Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1819
    Event Place: Jonestown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: 224; Family History Film: 1254224; Page: 723B; Enumeration District: 091; Image: 0168
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Grundy, Iowa; Roll: M593_393; Page: 115A; Image: 233; Family History Library Film: 545892
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Troy, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M432_115; Page: 280B; Image: 213
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bethel, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 468; Page: 118; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 0020548

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Troy, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Troy, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M432_115; Page: 280B; Image: 213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grant, Grundy, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Grundy, Iowa; Roll: M593_393; Page: 115A; Image: 233; Family History Library Film: 545892

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: 224; Family History Film: 1254224; Page: 723B; Enumeration District: 091; Image: 0168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Grundy, Iowa; Roll: M593_393; Page: 115A; Image: 233; Family History Library Film: 545892

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1896
    Event Place: Troy Grove, La Salle, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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