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John Wesley Short 1862–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 April 1862

Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 11 June 1936

Death Location: Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Wilson Short

Mother: Nancy Slone

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of John Wesley Short began in 1862 in Kentucky, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, John Wesley Short resided in Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, John Wesley Short resided in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. John Wesley Short passed away in 1936 in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Short began in 1862 in Kentucky, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, John Wesley Short resided in Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, John Wesley Short resided in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Wesley Short passed away in 1936 in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Short
1836–1912
Birth Location: Wise, Virginia, USA
WS
Nancy Slone
1840–1925
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Short's Ancestors

Self
John Short
1862–1936
Birth Place: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Wilson Eslin Short
1836–1912
Wise, Virginia, USA
Nancy Slone
1840–1925
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Slone
1820–1880
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Matilda Martin
1815–1880
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isham Slone
1789–1855
Mary ❤️
1797–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. ❤️
1758–1822
Mary Sizemore
1750–1850
Joseph ❤️
1760–1829
Sarah ❤️
1763–1847

John Short's Timeline

7 Records

1862
8 April 1862
Birth of John Wesley Short in Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
John Wesley Short resided here in Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
John Wesley Short resided here in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
John Wesley Short resided here in Beaver, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Beaver, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
John Wesley Short resided here in District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
John Wesley Short resided here in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1936
11 June 1936
Age 74
Death of John Wesley Short in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 April 1862
    Event Place: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hindman, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 48
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 387A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0045
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 1, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 387A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beaver, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 1, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hindman, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 48

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1936
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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