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Walter Branceford Short 1892–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Feb 1892

Birth Location: Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1981

Death Location: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Short

Mother: Catharine Anderson

Spouse(s): Rosa Short, Maggie Short

Children(s): Earl Short, Alloway Short, Loretta Andrew

Walter Branceford Short was born in 1892 in Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA, the child of William Short And Catharine Anderson. In 1900, Walter Branceford Short resided in Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Walter Branceford Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. Walter Branceford Short married Maggie Jane Spencer Short, Rosa Lee Sissy Arms Short, and had children including Alloway Bransford Short, Dosha E Short Stockard, Earl Edward Short, Loretta Pauline Short Andrew. Walter Branceford Short passed away in 1981 in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Walter Branceford Short was born in 1892 in Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA, the child of William Short And Catharine Anderson.
  • In 1900, Walter Branceford Short resided in Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Branceford Short resided in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter Branceford Short married Maggie Jane Spencer Short, Rosa Lee Sissy Arms Short, and had children including Alloway Bransford Short, Dosha E Short Stockard, Earl Edward Short, Loretta Pauline Short Andrew.
  • Walter Branceford Short passed away in 1981 in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Short
1865–1910
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, United States
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Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Rosa Short
1898–1922
Birth Location: Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Maggie Short
1901–1958
Birth Location: Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America
MS

Children(s)

Earl Short
1918–1985
Birth Location: Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
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Alloway Short
1929–2011
Birth Location: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
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Loretta Andrew
1921–1996
Birth Location: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
LA

Walter Short's Ancestors

Self
Walter Short
1892–1981
Birth Place: Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
Parents
William Short
1865–1910
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Kentucky
Grandparents
Lydia (Jane (Short) Grider) Cloyd
1847–
Kentucky
Samuel (Joseph "Lou") Anderson
1842–1909
Kentucky, USA
Fetna (J.) Anderson
1850–1942
Tennessee
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Short
1784–
David Blythe
1795–1840
Peggy Logan
1800–1875
Robert Anderson
1775–1872
Mary NICKS
1778–1840
Lucy Bow
1799–1859
William Riley
1801–1851
Mary Riley
1801–1876
John Flowers
1785–1845
Rachel Flowers
1795–1845

Walter Short's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Branceford) Short (29 Feb 1892–1 Feb 1981) m. Rosa (Lee "Sissy" (Arms)) Short (20 Sep 1898–22 February 1922) m. Maggie (Jane (Spencer)) Short (20 December 1901–25 February 1958)
  1. 1. Earl (Edward) Short 1918–1985 m. Bessie ((Skaggs)) Short 1918–1988
    1. 1. Arthur (Philip) Short 1942–1990 m. Joann Boccella 1945–2008
    2. 2. Michael (E) Short 1944–2002
  2. 2. Alloway (Bransford) Short 1929–2011 m. Shirley (Mae) Anselm 1929–2002
    1. 1. Walter (Stephen) Short 1951–2002
  3. 3. Loretta (Pauline (Short)) Andrew 1921–1996 m. William (Guy) Andrew 1914–2007
    1. 1. Tex (Dale) Andrew 1940–2005

Walter Short's Timeline

15 Records

1892
29 Feb 1892
Birth of Walter Branceford Short in Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 48
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 59
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1953
1953
Age 61
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1954
1954
Age 62
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
1957
1957
Age 65
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
1958
1958
Age 66
Walter Branceford Short resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1981
1 Feb 1981
Age 89
Death of Walter Branceford Short in Tecumseh, Lenawee, Michigan
Tecumseh, Lenawee, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Martinsburg Hollow, Monroe Co., KY, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A
    [3] Michigan, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 19
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana; Roll: 580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340315
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Russell; Roll: 1653840
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240517
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374485
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lincoln Park, Wayne

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carver, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240517

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 6A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374485

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 7A; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana; Roll: 580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340315

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01833; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 82-168A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lincoln Park, Wayne

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    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 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Lincoln Park;Allen Park;Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindal, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Russell; Roll: 1653840

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1981
    Event Place: Tecumseh, Lenawee, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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