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Thomas Short 1857–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1857

Birth Location: Coleford, Gloucestershire, England

Death Date: 11 Jul 1916

Death Location: Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England

Father: Jane Short

Mother: Henry Short

Spouse(s): Mary Cooper

Children(s): Harold Short, William Short, Leslie Short, Ralph Short, William Short, Frank Short

The story of Thomas Short began in 1857 in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England. In 1861, Thomas Short resided in Coleford and Newland, Gloucestershire, England. In 1871, Thomas Short resided in Joyford, Gloucestershire, England. Thomas Short married Mary Cooper, and had children including Frank Short, Harold George Short, Leslie Short, Ralph Short, William James Short, William Short. Thomas Short passed away in 1916 in Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Short began in 1857 in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England.
  • In 1861, Thomas Short resided in Coleford and Newland, Gloucestershire, England.
  • In 1871, Thomas Short resided in Joyford, Gloucestershire, England.
  • Thomas Short married Mary Cooper, and had children including Frank Short, Harold George Short, Leslie Short, Ralph Short, William James Short, William Short.
  • Thomas Short passed away in 1916 in Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Short's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Short
1857–1916
Birth Place: Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
Jane Short
1837–
West Dean Gloucestershire England
Henry Short
1836–
West Dean Gloucestershire England
Grandparents
John Short
1808–
Berkley, Gloucestershire, England
Decima Short
1808–
Berry Hill, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Short's Descendants

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Thomas Short (abt 1857–11 Jul 1916) m. Mary Cooper (11 Apr 1881–Apr 1927)
  1. 1. Harold (George) Short 1902–
  2. 2. William (James) Short 1905–
  3. 3. Leslie Short 1907–
  4. 4. Ralph Short 1909–
  5. 5. William Short 1906–
  6. 6. Frank Short 1903–1968 m. Norah (Kate) Burnes 1897–1977
    1. 1. Gordon Short 1930–1977

Thomas Short's Timeline

6 Records

1857
abt 1857
Birth of Thomas Short in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
1861
1861
Age 4
Thomas Short resided here in Coleford and Newland, Gloucestershire, England
Coleford and Newland, Gloucestershire, England
1871
1871
Age 14
Thomas Short resided here in Joyford, Gloucestershire, England
Joyford, Gloucestershire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 54
Thomas Short resided here in Coleford, Monmouthshire, Wales
Coleford, Monmouthshire, Wales
1916
7 Jul 1916
Age 59
Death of Thomas Short in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
1916
11 Jul 1916
Age 59
Burial of Thomas Short in Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England
Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1857
    Event Place: Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31724; Schedule Number: 181
    [2] Gloucestershire, England, Marriages and Banns, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: P82 in 17
    [3] Gloucestershire, England, Burials, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P82 in 115
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6a; Page: 252
    [5] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5300; Folio: 68; Page: 12; GSU roll: 848431
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3980; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 543216

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Coleford and Newland, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3980; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 543216

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Joyford, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5300; Folio: 68; Page: 12; GSU roll: 848431

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Coleford, Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31724; Schedule Number: 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Gloucestershire, England, Burials, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P82 in 115
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6a; Page: 252
    [3] UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 1680839SHO-SHU

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Burials, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P82 in 115

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