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     Lela V. Short was born on 26 July 1897 at Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Columbus Jesse Short and Gertrude Magdalena Meyer.¹ Lela V. Short married Harry Dotson, no children as of 1940 census. Lela V. Short died on 5 April 1987 at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, at age 89 dates per SSDI, last residence St. Charles.

     Lester M. Short was born on 11 February 1915 at Illinois. He was the son of Lawrence McKinley Short and Mary Elizabeth Meyer. Lester M. Short lived in January 1920, living with Tonjes Meyer familiy as "nephew". He died on 18 April 1961 at age 46. He was buried in April 1961 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Lillian A. Short was born on 29 July 1903 at Colorado.¹ She married Evan Ellis on 15 March 1922 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. Lillian A. Short died on 3 October 1996 at age 93. She was buried in October 1996 at Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #141614208.

     Lowell Short was born circa 1923 at Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Lawrence McKinley Short and Grace M. Mammen.¹

     Marietta Arthelia Short was born on 4 December 1871. She was the daughter of Philip Short and Mary Halstead. Marietta Arthelia Short married George Wesley Eli, son of John Anthony Eli Jr. and Elizabeth Jane Hayworth, on 25 February 1886 at Almena, Norton Co., KS. Marietta Arthelia Short died on 27 April 1945 at age 73. She was buried in 1945 at Mount Olive Cemetery, Almena, Norton Co., KS.

     Martha C. Short was born in April 1851 at Knox Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Martha C. Short lived in June 1870 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL, living with brother George's family.³ She married Orrin Nolder, son of James Nolder and Mary Curtis, on 21 March 1872 at Tazewell Co., IL. Martha C. Short lived in June 1880 at Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.⁴ She lived in June 1900 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² She died on 25 June 1901 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL, at age 50.

     Mary Short married Peter Dolbee. Mary Short was also known as "Polly". She died after 24 October 1840.

     Mary Jane Short was born on 23 May 1862 at Dillon, Tazewell Co., IL, Headstone shows 1863.¹ She was the daughter of James H. Short and Sarah A. Shay.¹ Mary Jane Short married Cyrus G. Gemberling before March 1906, no children. Mary Jane Short died on 24 August 1937 at Emden, Logan Co., IL, at age 75. She was buried in August 1937 at Bethel Cemetery, Emden, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #53570317.

     Mary Katherine Short married Rev. Jacob Edwin Adams.

     Mary M. Short was born circa 1851 at Licking or Knox Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Mary M. Short married Columbus Davidson, son of Robert L. Davidson and Catherine (?), on 6 January 1870 at Logan Co., IL.² Mary M. Short lived in August 1870 at Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² She died on 25 May 1935 at Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL. She was buried on 28 May 1935 at Antioch Cemetery, Dillon Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.

     Merle K. Short was born on 24 April 1908 at Logan Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of James E. Short and Fannie B. Kendrick.² Merle K. Short lived in April 1930 at Normal, McLean Co., IL, living with his uncle Charles Short. He died on 7 September 1997 at McLean Co., IL, at age 89 dates per SSDI, last residence Bloomington.

     Michael Short was born circa 1792 at Virginia.¹ He married Margaret Berry, daughter of William Berry and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Monteville E. Short was born on 30 August 1865 at Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James H. Short and Sarah A. Shay.¹ Monteville E. Short died on 17 July 1936 at Emden, Logan Co., IL, at age 70. He was buried in July 1936 at Bethel Cemetery, Emden, Logan Co., IL, Facebook #53438844.
Note: Did not marry.

     Myrtle Short was born in October 1882 at Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Patterson Short and Rebecca J. Vinson.¹

     Nancy Jane Short was born on 3 March 1833 at Hampshire Co., VA (now WV). She was the daughter of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Nancy Jane Short married James M. Short, son of Michael Short and Margaret Berry, on 13 December 1855 at Tazewell Co., IL. Nancy Jane Short died on 21 April 1916 at Cantril, Van Buren Co., IA, at age 83.

     Patterson Short was born in June 1845 at Knox Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 He was the son of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Patterson Short lived in July 1860 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.³ He began military service Civil War -- served in the Union Army. He married Rebecca J. Vinson, daughter of Jesse Vinson and Jane S. Powell, on 27 September 1868 at Tazewell Co., IL, Six children born, all living as of 1900 census. Patterson Short lived in July 1870 at Tremont Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.⁴ He lived in June 1880 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.⁵ He lived in June 1900 at Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.² He died in 1919. He was buried in 1919 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Philip Short married Mary Halstead.

     Rachel Adelia Short was born on 23 February 1917 at Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. She married Clinton W. Barnes on 23 October 1940 at Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. Rachel Adelia Short died on 22 May 2004 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Normal, McLean Co., IL, at age 87.

     Robert Short was born circa August 1926 at Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Lawrence McKinley Short and Grace M. Mammen.¹

     Rosa Elizabeth Short was born on 7 January 1897 at Washington Co., IN. She married Warner Franklin Hunt. Rosa Elizabeth Short died on 29 March 1976 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 79. She was buried in April 1976 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Pekin, Washington Co., IN, Findagrave #32785358.

     Roy F. Short was born in October 1887 at Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Patterson Short and Rebecca J. Vinson.¹

     Ruby Josephine Short was born on 12 January 1928 at Fallis, Lincoln Co., OK.¹ She was the daughter of John Short and Lillian Gertrude Coyle.¹ Ruby Josephine Short married Jack Lee Leverich, son of Oscar Alberton Leverich and Vinnie V. Walley, on 15 July 1948 at Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. Ruby Josephine Short died on 5 April 2010 at Norman, Cleveland Co., OK, at age 82. She was buried in April 2010 at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK, Findagrave #71328625.

     Ruth Ellen Short was born on 13 October 1912 at Logan Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of James E. Short and Fannie B. Kendrick.¹ Ruth Ellen Short died on 12 October 2005 at age 92. She was buried in October 2005 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Sarah A. Short was born on 29 September 1851 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She married Martin K. Bacon on 15 September 1867 at Washington Co., TN. Sarah A. Short died on 12 March 1927 at Washington Co., TN, at age 75. She was buried in March 1927 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 40808814.

     Sarah Martha Short was born on 22 March 1879 at Logan Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas McBride Short and Amanda Almeda Snyder.¹ Sarah Martha Short died on 15 December 1937 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, at age 58.

     Thomas Short was born in 1933. He was the son of Lawrence McKinley Short and Grace M. Mammen. Thomas Short died in 1996.

     Thomas McBride Short was born in March 1844 at Knox Co. (probably), OH, in 1850 he was shown the same age as George Jr. (10), but in 1860 he was shown as 18. 1900 census shows March, 1844. Headstone shows 1843.^1,2 He was the son of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Thomas McBride Short lived in July 1860 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.³ He married Amanda Almeda Snyder, daughter of David Snyder and Sarah Waltmire, on 9 January 1870 at Tazewell Co., IL, Eight children born, six livng, as of 1900 census; five living as of 1910 census.² Thomas McBride Short lived in June 1880 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.⁴ He died in 1927. He was buried in 1927 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Wayne H. Short was born circa 1912 at St. Charles Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Columbus Jesse Short and Gertrude Magdalena Meyer.¹

     William N. Short was born on 1 March 1880. He was the son of George Washington Short and Elizabeth Russell. William N. Short married Nora E. Dawalt, daughter of Henry Cyrus Dawalt and Margaret Jane Norris, on 7 February 1911, no children. William N. Short died on 26 December 1956 at age 76. He was buried in December 1956 at Old Blue River Cemetery, Pierce Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Willis Oscar Short was born in March 1884 at Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of George Short and Ruth Angeline Matthews.¹