YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Luke M Short 1903–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1903

Birth Location: Winston County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 15 June 2002

Death Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Father: Dr. Short

Mother: Mary Alexander

Spouse(s): Vassil Weldon

Children(s): Margarett Short

The story of Luke M Short began in 1903 in Winston County, Alabama, United States of America. In 1930, Luke M Short resided in Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Luke M Short resided in Rural, Winston, Alabama. Luke M Short married Vassil Weldon, and had children including Carbus C Short, Geraldine Short, Margarett Short, Wayne Short, Willard Short. Luke M Short passed away in 2002 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

Find more search results for Luke Short
LS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Luke M Short began in 1903 in Winston County, Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Luke M Short resided in Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Luke M Short resided in Rural, Winston, Alabama.
  • Luke M Short married Vassil Weldon, and had children including Carbus C Short, Geraldine Short, Margarett Short, Wayne Short, Willard Short.
  • Luke M Short passed away in 2002 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luke Short's Ancestors

Self
Luke Short
1903–2002
Birth Place: Winston County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Dr. James "Jim" Cornelius Short
1870–1943
Short Town, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Mary (S) Alexander
1873–1942
Alabama
Grandparents
Louis Short
1849–1903
Alabama
Minerva (Catherine) Davis
1846–1905
Alabama
Abraham Alexander
1842–1909
Jennings County, Indiana, USA
Angeline ("Ann") Vines
1839–1914
Toadvine, Jefferson, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
William Short
1792–
Mary SHORT
1832–1899
Nancy Logan
1830–1911
Milton Alexander
1814–1870
Mary Miller
1817–1894
Dawson Vines
1805–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Short
1755–1816
Margaret Black
1755–
John Short
1789–1875
Sally Garrett
1789–1869
David Logan
1802–1850
Catherine Rutledge
1807–1880
Abram Alexander
1784–1860
Mary Beam
1785–1860
Thomas )
1778–1860
Nancy Head
1780–1860

Luke Short's Descendants

1.
LS
Luke (M) Short (25 July 1903–15 June 2002) m. Vassil Weldon (abt 1907–28 Jun 1968)
  1. 1. Margarett Short 1930–2019 m. James (Roger) Keener 1924–1982

Luke Short's Timeline

5 Records

1903
25 July 1903
Birth of Luke M Short in Winston County, Alabama, United States of America
Winston County, Alabama, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 27
Luke M Short resided here in Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, USA
Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Luke M Short resided here in Rural, Winston, Alabama
Rural, Winston, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 37
Luke M Short resided here in Delmar, Winston, Alabama, USA
Delmar, Winston, Alabama, USA
2002
15 June 2002
Age 99
Death of Luke M Short in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1903
    Event Place: Winston County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delmar, Winston, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00090; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-13
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Double Springs, Winston, Alabama; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339788
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Double Springs, Winston, Alabama; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339788

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Winston, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delmar, Winston, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00090; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Delmar, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delmar, Winston, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00090; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 67-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 June 2002
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE