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Paula Mary "Polly" Short 1831–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: DEC 1831

Birth Location: Russell County, VA

Death Date: 29 APR 1911

Death Location: Texas Ridge, Latah, ID

Father: Charles Short

Mother: Ann Mullins

Spouse(s): Henry Baker

Children(s): James Baker, Matilda Baker, Joseph Baker, William Baker, Mary Baker, Nancy Baker, John Baker

The story of Paula Mary "Polly" Short began in 1831 in Russell County, VA. Paula Mary "Polly" Short married Henry Baker, and had children including James Harvey Pet Baker, John P Or D Baker, Joseph Joe W Baker, Mary Ann Anna Baker, Matilda Jane Della Tilaz Baker, Nancy Baker, William Andrew B Wid Baker. Paula Mary "Polly" Short passed away in 1911 in Texas Ridge, Latah, ID.

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Biography

  • The story of Paula Mary "Polly" Short began in 1831 in Russell County, VA.
  • Paula Mary "Polly" Short married Henry Baker, and had children including James Harvey Pet Baker, John P Or D Baker, Joseph Joe W Baker, Mary Ann Anna Baker, Matilda Jane Della Tilaz Baker, Nancy Baker, William Andrew B Wid Baker.
  • Paula Mary "Polly" Short passed away in 1911 in Texas Ridge, Latah, ID.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Short
1799–1875
Birth Location: NC, possibly Burke Co.
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Ann Mullins
1801–1886
Birth Location: NC
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Spouses(s)

Henry Baker
1825–1905
Birth Location: Perry Co., Kentucky
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Children(s)

James Baker
1868–1932
Birth Location: Stearns, MN
JB
Matilda Baker
1856–1932
Birth Location: Tazewell Co., VA
MB
Joseph Baker
1859–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky
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William Baker
1865–1941
Birth Location: OH
WB
Mary Baker
1853–1930
Birth Location: Tazewell Co., VA
MB
Nancy Baker
1850–1872
Birth Location: Tazewell, VA
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John Baker
1860–
Birth Location: Virginia
JB

Paula Short's Ancestors

Self
Paula Short
1831–1911
Birth Place: Russell County, VA
Parents
Charles Anderson "Cash" Short
1799–1875
NC, possibly Burke Co.
Ann ("Annie") Mullins
1801–1886
NC
Grandparents
William (Grancer Short) IV
1768–1851
NC
Elizabeth Bolling
1767–1810
NC
James (Booker "Old Booker") Mullins
1762–1864
Franklin Co., VA or NC
Great-Grandparents
William III
1745–1787
Sarah Baugh
1745–1767
Benjamin Bolling
1734–1832
Martha Phelps
1736–1767
William Mullins
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William II
1725–1781
Sarah Robertson/
–1776
William Mullins
1670–
Katherine Smith
1700–

Paula Short's Descendants

1.
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Paula (Mary "Polly") Short (DEC 1831–29 APR 1911) m. Henry Baker (17 NOV 1825–1905)
  1. 1. James (Harvey "Pet") Baker 1868–1932 m. Sarah Baker 1876–1920
    1. 1. Margaret ("Mamie") Baker 1890–
    2. 2. Mary Baker 1907–
    3. 3. Harvey Baker 1920–
  2. 2. Matilda (Jane "Della" "Tilaz") Baker 1856–1932 m. Robert (Harrison) Taylor 1837–1917 m. Francis Graham 1852–
    1. 1. Elisha (Robert) Taylor 1891–1961 m. Nellie (Dorothy) Gruhlke 1895–
    2. 2. Matilda Taylor 1893–1977 m. Carl Kindler 1889–
    3. 3. William (Joseph) Taylor 1899–1976 m. Geogian (Cecelia) Standfield 1899–
  3. 3. Joseph ("Joe" W.) Baker 1859–1934 m. Susan ("Susianna") Adams 1857–1952
    1. 1. Lula (May) Baker 1891–1937 m. Herbert Baker 1893–
    2. 2. Bertha Baker 1894–
    3. 3. Clifford Baker 1897–1920
    4. 4. Lewis Baker 1900–1910
    5. 5. John Baker 1902–
    6. 6. Dora (May "Dorama") Baker 1884–
    7. 7. Clayton Baker 1882–
  4. 4. William (Andrew B."Wid") Baker 1865–1941 m. Minnie (Sofia) Adams 1872–1908
    1. 1. Harry (Chester) Baker 1889–1921
    2. 2. Nellie (May) Baker 1891–1916 m. Chester (C.) Pluid 1882–
    3. 3. Walter (Scott) Baker 1893–1966 m. Jesse (Maude) Leib 1900–1965
    4. 4. William (Austin) Baker 1895–1976
    5. 5. Charles (Woodrow) Baker 1897–1979 m. Ella (May) Berry 1901–1986
  5. 5. Mary (Ann "Anna") Baker 1853–1930 m. William (Jennings) Branham 1850–1919
    1. 1. Alameda ("Meedy") Branham 1886–1955 m. unknown Miller –1920
      1. 1. George Miller 1911–
    2. 2. Joseph (Harrison) Branham 1880–1913 m. Cora (Belle) Tuggle 1881–
      1. 1. George (H.) Branham 1903–
      2. 2. DelacyDelsey Branham 1909–
      3. 3. Mary (Leola) Branham 1910–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Branham 1875–1962 m. John (Henry) Ramey 1857–1941
      1. 1. Andrew (Morgan) Ramey 1896–1994 m. Virginia (Dare) Campbell 1903–1992
        1. 1. Betty (Jean) Ramey 1923–2015 m. Jene (Arvon) Culver 1920–1987 m. Everett (David "Smokey") Gaylord 1922–1962 m. Mateo (Marzan) Alberto 1911–1989
        2. 2. Emma (Elizabeth) Ramey 1922–2016 m. George (Henry William) Skuse 1900–1967 m. Francis Fritsch 1915–1987
        3. 3. Stephen (Andrew) Ramey 1925–2013 m. Dorothy (May) Herman –2012
        4. 4. Thelma (Mae) Ramey 1930–2014 m. Dale (Joseph) Pfankuch 1927–2016
      2. 2. Johny (Aaron) Ramey 1892–1970 m. Lilly (Beryl) Herrick 1897–1989
        1. 1. Roy (D.) Ramey 1919–
        2. 2. Edith (Elizabeth) Ramey 1917–1996
      3. 3. Ferdinand ("Ferdie" Franklin) Ramey 1893–1983
      4. 4. Blanchie (Hazel) Ramey 1898–1981 m. William Morvee 1893–1969 m. Ben (F.) Wymore 1874–1932
        1. 1. Helen (H.) Wymore 1919–
        2. 2. Henry (R.) Wymore 1922–
        3. 3. Vernie (A.) Wymore 1923–
      5. 5. Annie (Laura) Ramey 1901– m. Laurence (Herbert) Rae 1893–1969
        1. 1. Betty (J.) Rae 1925–
      6. 6. Walter (Theodore) Ramey 1904–1904
      7. 7. Bessie (May) Ramey 1905–
      8. 8. Martha (Margaret) Ramey 1908–1979 m. William Dunbar 1897–1983
      9. 9. Charles (William) Ramey 1910–1988
      10. 10. Mary (Ellen) Ramey 1911–1989 m. Edgar (H.) Baucom 1907–1980
      11. 11. Arthur (Donald) Ramey 1913–2002 m. Phyllis (Lorene) Hults 1917–1999
      12. 12. Roy (Clifford) Ramey 1915–1985
    4. 4. Forest (Albert) Branham 1874–1956 m. Elizabeth Killup\Killip 1874–1920
      1. 1. Clifford ("Cliff" Alton) Branham 1904–1975 m. LaDora (I.) Dorman –1960
      2. 2. Elsie (Maude) Branham 1906–1965
      3. 3. Lola (Mae) Branham 1909–
      4. 4. Edward Branham 1913–1923
    5. 5. George (Henry) Branham 1876–1966 m. Celia (N.) Crouse 1884–1949
      1. 1. Ritha (Mable) Branham 1913–
      2. 2. Paul (L.) Branham 1918–
      3. 3. Floyd (K.) Branham 1919–1919
    6. 6. Noah (S.) Branham 1883–1974 m. Martha –1974
    7. 7. Jesse (Valentine) Branham 1887–1957
    8. 8. William (Andrew) Branham 1881–1970 m. Winnie Pickett 1897–1949
      1. 1. Arthur ("Buster" Wilson) Branham 1919–1996
        1. 1. William (Arthur) Branham 1944–1944
      2. 2. Leroy (Wilbur) Branham 1917–2006
      3. 3. Dolly (Marie) Branham 1921–
    9. 9. Martha ("Marthy") Branham 1879–1962 m. Roy (L.) Dugger 1885–
    10. 10. Nancy (Ann "Nan") Branham 1878–1957 m. Nathaniel (S.) Dean –1946 m. Wright (Smith "Fats") Barton 1867–1918
      1. 1. James (William) Barton 1897–1978
      2. 2. George (Wright) Barton 1901– m. Crystal Lapp 1907–1993
      3. 3. Walter (Ray "Fats") Barton 1905–1990
      4. 4. Owen (Arthur "Snooks") Barton 1909–
      5. 5. Edward (Franklin) Barton 1896–1981 m. Bertha Pickett –1981
      6. 6. Dora (Mable) Barton 1899– m. Pirley ("Dutch") Winkleman 1895–1971
      7. 7. Alice (Marie) Barton 1902– m. Walter Winkleman –1975
      8. 8. Anna (Rebecca "Annie") Barton 1911– m. Floyd Wright –1951
      9. 9. Mary (Ellen) Barton 1915–1985
    11. 11. Maude ("Maudy May") Branham 1889–1975
    12. 12. Effie (B.) Branham 1894–1967 m. Elmer (H.) Perkins –1967 m. Hosea (M.) King –1967
      1. 1. Hugh ("Safeway") Perkins 1926–2005 m. Diane Elizabeth 1937–2001
      2. 2. Lee Perkins 1915–1986
      3. 3. Joseph Perkins 1919–1981
    13. 13. girl Branham 1894–
    14. 14. Aggie Branham 1888–
    15. 15. Ada Branham 1888–
    16. 16. Jane Branham 1874–
    17. 17. Polly Branham 1872–
  6. 6. Nancy Baker 1850–1872 m. Harvey Morgan 1843–1876
    1. 1. William (Sherman) Morgan 1867–
      1. 1. Sarah (Cordelia) Morgan 1891–
      2. 2. Walter (Lawrence) Morgan 1892–
      3. 3. Thomas (Tilton) Morgan 1894–
      4. 4. Morgan (Adams) Morgan 1897–
      5. 5. Valentine (Newton) Morgan 1899–
      6. 6. Orpha (Beatrice) Morgan 1901–
      7. 7. Edna (Marie) Morgan 1903–
    2. 2. Mathilde (J. "Rilda") Morgan 1868–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Morgan 1870–
    4. 4. Henry (Isom "Ike") Morgan 1872–1958
  7. 7. John ((P. or D.)) Baker 1860– m. Elsie\\ 1859–
    1. 1. William Baker 1885–1885
    2. 2. Effy Baker 1879–
    3. 3. Ellen Baker 1883–

Paula Short's Timeline

2 Records

1831
DEC 1831
Birth of Paula Mary "Polly" Short in Russell County, VA
Russell County, VA
1911
29 APR 1911
Age 80
Death of Paula Mary "Polly" Short in Texas Ridge, Latah, ID
Texas Ridge, Latah, ID

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: DEC 1831
    Event Place: Russell County, VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 APR 1911
    Event Place: Texas Ridge, Latah, ID
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