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John Martin Short 1882–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1882

Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Mar 1954

Death Location: Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Short

Mother: Catharine Anderson

Spouse(s): Minnie Short

Children(s): Samuel Short, John Short, Alene Short, Marten Short, Ada Carroll

In 1882, John Martin Short entered the world in Monroe, Kentucky, USA, born to William Short And Catharine Anderson. In 1910, John Martin Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, John Martin Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA. John Martin Short married Minnie Susan Bow Short, and had children including Ada Lucille Lucy Short Wells Carroll, Alene C Short, Infant Female Twin Short, John Short, Marten Short, Samuel Short. John Martin Short passed away in 1954 in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, John Martin Short entered the world in Monroe, Kentucky, USA, born to William Short And Catharine Anderson.
  • In 1910, John Martin Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, John Martin Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA.
  • John Martin Short married Minnie Susan Bow Short, and had children including Ada Lucille Lucy Short Wells Carroll, Alene C Short, Infant Female Twin Short, John Short, Marten Short, Samuel Short.
  • John Martin Short passed away in 1954 in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Short
1865–1910
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, United States
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Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Short
1880–1962
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Samuel Short
1908–1985
Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
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John Short
1910–1986
Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky
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Alene Short
1917–1919
Birth Location: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
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Marten Short
1910–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ada Carroll
1907–1974
Birth Location: Kentucky
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John Short's Ancestors

Self
John Short
1882–1954
Birth Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Short
1865–1910
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Kentucky
Grandparents
Lydia (Jane (Short) Grider) Cloyd
1847–
Kentucky
Samuel (Joseph "Lou") Anderson
1842–1909
Kentucky, USA
Fetna (J.) Anderson
1850–1942
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Short
1823–
Patsy Short
1830–1856
James Anderson
1794–1867
Nancy Anderson
1816–1852
George Sr.
1821–1887
Anna Flowers
1823–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Short
1784–
David Blythe
1795–1840
Peggy Logan
1800–1875
Robert Anderson
1775–1872
Mary NICKS
1778–1840
Lucy Bow
1799–1859
William Riley
1801–1851
Mary Riley
1801–1876
John Flowers
1785–1845
Rachel Flowers
1795–1845

John Short's Descendants

1.
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John (Martin) Short (6 November 1882–20 Mar 1954) m. Minnie (Susan (Bow)) Short (8 April 1880–7 October 1962)
  1. 1. Samuel Short 1908–1985 m. Launa (Marie) Duncan 1914–1999
    1. 1. Thelma (Mae (Short)) Clemons 1932–2018 m. Roy (Edward) Clemons 1933–2002
    2. 2. Richard (Samuel) Short 1934–1971
  2. 2. John Short 1910–1986 m. Avice (Marie) Short 1912–1978
  3. 3. Alene (C.) Short 1917–1919
  4. 4. Marten Short 1910–
  5. 5. Ada (Lucille "Lucy" (Short) Wells) Carroll 1907–1974 m. Elliott (S.) Carroll 1908–1974 m. Fred Wells 1901–1961
    1. 1. Fred (Earl) Wells 1924–2007 m. Mary (Margaret) Stark 1926–

John Short's Timeline

15 Records

1882
6 November 1882
Birth of John Martin Short in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
John Martin Short resided here in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
John Martin Short resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
1923
1923
Age 41
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1924
1924
Age 42
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1926
1926
Age 44
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1927
1927
Age 45
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1933
1933
Age 51
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1934
1934
Age 52
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
John Martin Short was employed in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1942
1942
Age 60
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
John Martin Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1954
20 Mar 1954
Age 72
Death of John Martin Short in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1882
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01128; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-235
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 19
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 2340350
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Clark; Roll: 1439784; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374485
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1954; Roll: 04
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374485

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 2340350

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01128; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-235

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01128; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-235

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 4466; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 98-452

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Clark; Roll: 1439784; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana and Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01128; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-235

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1954
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1954; Roll: 04
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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