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Robert Franklin Short 1911–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1911

Birth Location: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 22 Aug 1985

Death Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Father: Franklin Short

Mother: Margaret Johnstone

Spouse(s): Pearl Watson

Children(s):

In 1911, Robert Franklin Short entered the world in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, born to Franklin Arthur Francis Short And Margaret Ellen Johnstone. In 1921, Robert Franklin Short resided in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Ca. In 1963, Robert Franklin Short resided in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Robert Franklin Short married Pearl Ruth Watson, and had children including Allen Short, Jean Short. Robert Franklin Short passed away in 1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Robert Franklin Short entered the world in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, born to Franklin Arthur Francis Short And Margaret Ellen Johnstone.
  • In 1921, Robert Franklin Short resided in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Ca.
  • In 1963, Robert Franklin Short resided in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Robert Franklin Short married Pearl Ruth Watson, and had children including Allen Short, Jean Short.
  • Robert Franklin Short passed away in 1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Children(s)

Robert Short's Ancestors

Self
Robert Short
1911–1985
Birth Place: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Franklin Arthur 'Francis' Short
1882–1968
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Margaret (Ellen) Johnstone
1887–1966
Rugby, Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Robert Johnston
1858–1938
Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Susan (Margaret) Roberts
1861–1915
Oro, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Johnston
1809–1905
Margaret Bone
1818–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Bone
1791–1878
Agnes McGill
1791–1880

Robert Short's Timeline

4 Records

1911
17 Mar 1911
Birth of Robert Franklin Short in Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 10
Robert Franklin Short resided here in 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
1963
1963
Age 52
Robert Franklin Short resided here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1985
22 Aug 1985
Age 74
Death of Robert Franklin Short in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Orillia, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 34, Mun Dist of Ghost Pine, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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