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Samuel Short 1908–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Sep 1908

Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 30 Apr 1985

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Short

Mother: Minnie Short

Spouse(s): Launa Duncan

Children(s): Thelma Clemons, Richard Short

In 1908, Samuel Short entered the world in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, born to John Martin Short And Minnie Susan Bow Short. In 1910, Samuel Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Samuel Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA. Samuel Short married Launa Marie Duncan, and had children including Richard Samuel Short, Thelma Mae Short Clemons. Samuel Short passed away in 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Samuel Short entered the world in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, born to John Martin Short And Minnie Susan Bow Short.
  • In 1910, Samuel Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Samuel Short resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA.
  • Samuel Short married Launa Marie Duncan, and had children including Richard Samuel Short, Thelma Mae Short Clemons.
  • Samuel Short passed away in 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Short
1882–1954
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
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Minnie Short
1880–1962
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Launa Duncan
1914–1999
Birth Location: Princetom, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Thelma Clemons
1932–2018
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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Richard Short
1934–1971
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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Samuel Short's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Short
1908–1985
Birth Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Martin Short
1882–1954
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Minnie (Susan (Bow)) Short
1880–1962
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William Short
1865–1910
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Kentucky
Isaac (S) Bow
1835–
Kentucky
Mary (P) Bow
1840–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Lydia Cloyd
1847–
Samuel Anderson
1842–1909
Fetna Anderson
1850–1942
2nd-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

Samuel Short's Descendants

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Samuel Short (06 Sep 1908–30 Apr 1985) m. Launa (Marie) Duncan (28 Mar 1914–31 Dec 1999)
  1. 1. Thelma (Mae (Short)) Clemons 1932–2018 m. Roy (Edward) Clemons 1933–2002
  2. 2. Richard (Samuel) Short 1934–1971

Samuel Short's Timeline

9 Records

1908
06 Sep 1908
Birth of Samuel Short in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Samuel Short resided here in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Samuel Short resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Samuel Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1934
1934
Age 26
Samuel Short resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 32
Samuel Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Samuel Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 43
Samuel Short resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1985
30 Apr 1985
Age 77
Death of Samuel Short in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Sep 1908
    Event Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 713
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374485
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1985; Roll: 07
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 1 May 1985; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.7108472,0.5086252,0.8

    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: 6A; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 1A; Enumeration District: 0199; FHL microfilm: 2340350

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star - 16 Jan 1930 - Page 21, 16 Jan 1930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 713

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 13; Enumeration District: 98-452

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 May 1985
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star - 2 May 1985 - Page 80, Obituary for Sam Short 2 May 1985

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 826 Marlon
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 16 Jan 1930; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.5076824,0.7340209,0.6010747

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 1 May 1985; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.7108472,0.5086252,0.8

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1985; Roll: 07
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 1 May 1985; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.7108472,0.5086252,0.8

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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