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Spencer Short 1892–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Feb 1892

Birth Location: Knott, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 06 Apr 1941

Death Location: Garner, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Wilson Short

Mother: Nancy Slone

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Spencer Short began in 1892 in Knott, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Spencer Short resided in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Spencer Short resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA. Spencer Short passed away in 1941 in Garner, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Spencer Short began in 1892 in Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Spencer Short resided in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Spencer Short resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Spencer Short passed away in 1941 in Garner, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Short
1836–1912
Birth Location: Wise, Virginia, USA
WS
Nancy Slone
1840–1925
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Spencer Short's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Short
1892–1941
Birth Place: Knott, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Wilson Eslin Short
1836–1912
Wise, Virginia, USA
Nancy Slone
1840–1925
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Slone
1820–1880
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Matilda Martin
1815–1880
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isham Slone
1789–1855
Mary ❤️
1797–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. ❤️
1758–1822
Mary Sizemore
1750–1850
Joseph ❤️
1760–1829
Sarah ❤️
1763–1847

Spencer Short's Timeline

9 Records

1892
27 Feb 1892
Birth of Spencer Short in Knott, Kentucky, USA
Knott, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Spencer Short resided here in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Spencer Short resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Spencer Short resided here in Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Knott County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Spencer Short resided here in Caney, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Caney, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Spencer Short resided here in District 6, District 6, Knott, Kentucky, USA
District 6, District 6, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Spencer Short resided here in Knott, Kentucky
Knott, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 48
Spencer Short resided here in Magist Dist 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Magist Dist 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1941
06 Apr 1941
Age 49
Death of Spencer Short in Knott, Kentucky, USA
Knott, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-4
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Caney, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340495
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knott County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knott County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Caney, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Caney, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, District 6, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340495

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Knott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magist Dist 1, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knott
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Apr 1941
    Event Place: Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garner, Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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