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Matthew Francis Short 1823–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1823

Birth Location: Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA

Death Date: 27 Jul 1898

Death Location: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America

Father: Wilhelmus Short

Mother: Hannah Short

Spouse(s): Margaret Wolven

Children(s): Abba Short, Edward Short, Crawford Short

In 1823, Matthew Francis Short entered the world in Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA, born to Wilhelmus William Short And Hannah Or Anna Annie France Short. In 1850, Matthew Francis Short resided in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA. In 1855, Matthew Francis Short resided in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA. Matthew Francis Short married Margaret Lucinda Wolven, and had children including Abba C Short, Crawford Short, Edward Eddie Short. Matthew Francis Short passed away in 1898 in Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Matthew Francis Short entered the world in Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA, born to Wilhelmus William Short And Hannah Or Anna Annie France Short.
  • In 1850, Matthew Francis Short resided in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Matthew Francis Short resided in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA.
  • Matthew Francis Short married Margaret Lucinda Wolven, and had children including Abba C Short, Crawford Short, Edward Eddie Short.
  • Matthew Francis Short passed away in 1898 in Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilhelmus Short
1797–1845
Birth Location: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States
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Hannah Short
1800–1884
Birth Location: Saugerties, Ulster, NY
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Wolven
1830–1904
Birth Location: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Abba Short
1863–1933
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Edward Short
1865–1928
Birth Location: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
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Crawford Short
1859–1863
Birth Location: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
CS

Matthew Short's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Short
1823–1898
Birth Place: Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA
Parents
Wilhelmus "William" Short
1797–1845
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States
Hannah (or Anna "Annie" France) Short
1800–1884
Saugerties, Ulster, NY
Grandparents
Adam Frants
1763–1846
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Margaritha Carel
1765–1857
Kingston, Ulster, New York, America
Great-Grandparents
1724–1790
Catherina Franz
1730–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maria Schampel
1692–1763
Johan Folland
1695–1791
Eva Schwitzlerin
1703–

Matthew Short's Descendants

1.
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Matthew (Francis) Short (31 Jul 1823–27 Jul 1898) m. Margaret (Lucinda) Wolven (10 August 1830–14 Dec 1904)
  1. 1. Abba (C.) Short 1863–1933
  2. 2. Edward ("Eddie") Short 1865–1928
  3. 3. Crawford Short 1859–1863

Matthew Short's Timeline

8 Records

1823
31 Jul 1823
Birth of Matthew Francis Short in Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA
Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 27
Matthew Francis Short resided here in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 32
Matthew Francis Short resided here in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
Matthew Francis Short resided here in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 40
Matthew Francis Short resided here in New York, United States
New York, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Matthew Francis Short resided here in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Matthew Francis Short resided here in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
1898
27 Jul 1898
Age 75
Death of Matthew Francis Short in Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1823
    Event Place: Woodstock, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 259B; Enumeration District: 154
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1107; Page: 320B; Family History Library Film: 552606
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Page: 49; Family History Library Film: 803869
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: 608; Page: 175b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: 608; Page: 175b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Page: 49; Family History Library Film: 803869

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1107; Page: 320B; Family History Library Film: 552606

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saugerties, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 259B; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1898
    Event Place: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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