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William Douglas Short 1923–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1923

Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 7 Jun 1980

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

Father: Samuel Short

Mother: Lillian Moore

Spouse(s): Lillian Moore, Lucille Jackson, Geraldine STAPLES

Children(s): Short None

The story of William Douglas Short began in 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1930, William Douglas Short resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1935, William Douglas Short resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. William Douglas Short married Geraldine Staples, Lillian Beulah Moore, Lucille Ellen Jackson, and had children including Ellen Ames, Samuel D Short, Short, William Douglas Short. William Douglas Short passed away in 1980 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Douglas Short began in 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, William Douglas Short resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, William Douglas Short resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.
  • William Douglas Short married Geraldine Staples, Lillian Beulah Moore, Lucille Ellen Jackson, and had children including Ellen Ames, Samuel D Short, Short, William Douglas Short.
  • William Douglas Short passed away in 1980 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Short
1889–1977
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, United States
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Lillian Moore
1905–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LM

Spouses(s)

Lillian Moore
1905–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LM
Lucille Jackson
1926–2003
Birth Location: –
LJ
Geraldine STAPLES
1925–
Birth Location: KY, USA
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Children(s)

Short None
1923–
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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William Short's Ancestors

Self
William Short
1923–1980
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Parents
Samuel Short
1889–1977
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Lillian (Beulah) Moore
1905–
Kentucky
Grandparents
William Short
1865–1910
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Catharine Anderson
1869–1911
Kentucky
Robert Moore
1870–1921
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Nanie Moore
1864–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Lydia Cloyd
1847–
Samuel Anderson
1842–1909
Fetna Anderson
1850–1942
Moore
1843–
Nancy Moore
1842–
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
Duncan Moore
1803–
Elizabeth McLEVAIN
1805–

William Short's Descendants

1.
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William (Douglas) Short (18 Jan 1923–7 Jun 1980) m. Lillian (Beulah) Moore (abt 1905–) m. Lucille (Ellen) Jackson (24 March 1926–25 April 2003) m. Geraldine STAPLES (04 June 1925–)
  1. 1. Short 1923–

William Short's Timeline

7 Records

1923
18 Jan 1923
Birth of William Douglas Short in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
William Douglas Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
William Douglas Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 17
William Douglas Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1943
1943
Age 20
William Douglas Short resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 28
William Douglas Short resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1980
7 Jun 1980
Age 57
Death of William Douglas Short in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, 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] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 2340350
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1980; Roll: 09
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 11A; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 2340350

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1980
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star - 9 Jun 1980 - Page 30, Obituary for William Douglas Short 9 Jun 1980

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1980
    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: 1980; Roll: 09
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    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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