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Rebecca J. Vinson1

F, #95401, b. 1850, d. 1937

Parents

FatherJesse Vinson (b. about 1814)
MotherJane S. Powell (b. about 1821)
Pedigree Link

Family: Patterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)

DaughterIda Short+ (b. about September 1869)
SonElmer E. Short (b. May 1872)
DaughterFlora M. Short+ (b. May 1878)
SonColumbus Jesse Short+ (b. 6 August 1878)
DaughterMyrtle Short (b. October 1882)
SonRoy F. Short (b. October 1887)

Biography

Rebecca J. Vinson was born in 1850 in Indiana 1850 census clearly shows a fraction of a year in age, as of November. She reported "May 1851" on the 1900 census. It appears her mother died in the 1850s and she may not have known when she was born.2,3 She married Patterson Short son of George Short and Martha McBride, on 27 September 1868 in Tazewell Co., IL, Six children born, all living as of 1900 census. Rebecca J. Vinson died in 1937.

She was buried in 1937 in Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  2. [S2335] 1850 Federal Census, Dearborn County, Indiana
  3. [S240] 1900 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Ida Short1

F, #95402, b. about September 1869

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles D. Edes (b. May 1867)

DaughterHazel Edes (b. January 1895)
DaughterMyrle Edes (b. January 1897)
SonCharles Clifford Edes+ (b. 11 March 1899)
DaughterBernadine A. Edes (b. about 1903)

Biography

Ida Short was born about September 1869 in Tazewell Co., IL.2,1 She married Charles D. Edes son of Benjamin Edes and Eliza T. Meeker, about 1893, four children born, all living as of 1910 census.3
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  2. [S183] 1870 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  3. [S1750] 1900 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Elmer E. Short1

M, #95403, b. May 1872

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elmer E. Short was born in May 1872 in Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.1,2
Elmer E. Short lived in June 1900 in Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  2. [S240] 1900 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Columbus Jesse Short1

M, #95404, b. 6 August 1878

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Gertrude Magdalena Meyer (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)

DaughterLela V. Short (b. 26 July 1897, d. 5 April 1987)
SonGlen E. Short+ (b. 8 September 1899, d. 18 September 1989)
SonWayne H. Short (b. about 1912)

Biography

Columbus Jesse Short was born on 6 August 1878 in Tazewell Co. (probably), IL, date per WWI draft registration.1 He married Gertrude Magdalena Meyer daughter of Tonjes Gerds Meyer and Peterka Rodenbeck, on 9 September 1897 in Logan Co., IL.
Columbus Jesse Short was also known as "Lum" Short.2 He lived in June 1900 in Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL. He lived in April 1910 in St. Charles Twp., St. Charles Co., MO.3 He lived in January 1920 in St. Charles Twp., St. Charles Co., MO.4
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  2. [S282] 1900 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  3. [S2332] 1910 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
  4. [S2333] 1920 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Flora M. Short1

F, #95405, b. May 1878

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Doran Bert Carnahan (b. July 1878)

SonVern Carnahan (b. about 1903)
SonHarold Carnahan (b. about 1907)

Biography

Flora M. Short was born in May 1878 in Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.1,2 She married Doran Bert Carnahan son of Elias L. Carnahan and Elizabeth Osborn Gallagher, about 1902, Two children born, both living as of 1910 census.3
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
  2. [S240] 1900 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
  3. [S340] 1910 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Myrtle Short1

F, #95406, b. October 1882

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Myrtle Short was born in October 1882 in Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S240] 1900 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Roy F. Short1

M, #95407, b. October 1887

Parents

FatherPatterson Short (b. June 1845, d. 1919)
MotherRebecca J. Vinson (b. 1850, d. 1937)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Roy F. Short was born in October 1887 in Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S240] 1900 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Gertrude Magdalena Meyer

F, #95408, b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969

Parents

FatherTonjes Gerds Meyer (b. 11 April 1844, d. 5 September 1933)
MotherPeterka Rodenbeck (b. 27 September 1855, d. 23 March 1935)
Pedigree Link

Family: Columbus Jesse Short (b. 6 August 1878)

DaughterLela V. Short (b. 26 July 1897, d. 5 April 1987)
SonGlen E. Short+ (b. 8 September 1899, d. 18 September 1989)
SonWayne H. Short (b. about 1912)

Biography

Gertrude Magdalena Meyer was born in June 1879 in Illinois.1 She married Columbus Jesse Short son of Patterson Short and Rebecca J. Vinson, on 9 September 1897 in Logan Co., IL. Gertrude Magdalena Meyer died on 1 January 1969 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO.

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Citations

  1. [S282] 1900 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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Lela V. Short1

F, #95409, b. 26 July 1897, d. 5 April 1987

Parents

FatherColumbus Jesse Short (b. 6 August 1878)
MotherGertrude Magdalena Meyer (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Lela V. Short was born on 26 July 1897 in Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.1 She married Harry Dotson, no children as of 1940 census. She died on 5 April 1987 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, dates per SSDI, last residence St. Charles.

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Citations

  1. [S282] 1900 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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Glen E. Short1

M, #95410, b. 8 September 1899, d. 18 September 1989

Parents

FatherColumbus Jesse Short (b. 6 August 1878)
MotherGertrude Magdalena Meyer (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)
Pedigree Link

Family: Marguerite (b. 6 November 1902, d. March 1974)

DaughterRita Ann Short

Biography

Glen E. Short was born on 8 September 1899 in Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.1 He married Marguerite after April 1930. He died on 18 September 1989 in St. Clair Co., IL, dates per SSDI, last residence Belleville.

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Citations

  1. [S282] 1900 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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Tonjes Gerds Meyer1

M, #95411, b. 11 April 1844, d. 5 September 1933
Pedigree Link

Family: Peterka Rodenbeck (b. 27 September 1855, d. 23 March 1935)

DaughterGertrude Magdalena Meyer+ (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)
DaughterMary Elizabeth Meyer+ (b. March 1897, d. 1917)

Biography

Tonjes Gerds Meyer was born on 11 April 1844 in Pilsum - Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany.1 He married Peterka Rodenbeck on 5 May 1875 in Hartsburg, Logan Co., IL. He died on 5 September 1933 in Hartsburg, Logan Co., IL.

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Citations

  1. [S144] 1880 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Peterka Rodenbeck1

F, #95412, b. 27 September 1855, d. 23 March 1935
Pedigree Link

Family: Tonjes Gerds Meyer (b. 11 April 1844, d. 5 September 1933)

DaughterGertrude Magdalena Meyer+ (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)
DaughterMary Elizabeth Meyer+ (b. March 1897, d. 1917)

Biography

Peterka Rodenbeck was born on 27 September 1855 in Hamswehrum - Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany.1 She married Tonjes Gerds Meyer on 5 May 1875 in Hartsburg, Logan Co., IL. She died on 23 March 1935 in Hartsburg, Logan Co., IL.

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Citations

  1. [S144] 1880 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois
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Wayne H. Short1

M, #95413, b. about 1912

Parents

FatherColumbus Jesse Short (b. 6 August 1878)
MotherGertrude Magdalena Meyer (b. June 1879, d. 1 January 1969)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Wayne H. Short was born about 1912 in St. Charles Co., MO.1
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Citations

  1. [S2333] 1920 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Harry Dotson

M, #95414, b. 7 January 1895, d. June 1965
Pedigree Link

Biography

Harry Dotson was born on 7 January 1895. He married Lela V. Short daughter of Columbus Jesse Short and Gertrude Magdalena Meyer, no children as of 1940 census. Harry Dotson died in June 1965 in St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, dates per SSDI, last residence St. Charles.

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Marguerite

F, #95415, b. 6 November 1902, d. March 1974
Pedigree Link

Family: Glen E. Short (b. 8 September 1899, d. 18 September 1989)

DaughterRita Ann Short

Biography

Marguerite was born on 6 November 1902 in Illinois. She married Glen E. Short son of Columbus Jesse Short and Gertrude Magdalena Meyer, after April 1930. Marguerite died in March 1974 in St. Clair Co., IL, dates per SSDI, last residence Belleville.

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Charles D. Edes1

M, #95417, b. May 1867

Parents

FatherBenjamin Edes (b. about 1839)
MotherEliza T. Meeker (b. about 1845)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ida Short (b. about September 1869)

DaughterHazel Edes (b. January 1895)
DaughterMyrle Edes (b. January 1897)
SonCharles Clifford Edes+ (b. 11 March 1899)
DaughterBernadine A. Edes (b. about 1903)

Biography

Charles D. Edes was born in May 1867 in Illinois.1 He married Ida Short daughter of Patterson Short and Rebecca J. Vinson, about 1893, four children born, all living as of 1910 census.1
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Citations

  1. [S1750] 1900 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Hazel Edes1

F, #95418, b. January 1895

Parents

FatherCharles D. Edes (b. May 1867)
MotherIda Short (b. about September 1869)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hazel Edes was born in January 1895 in Illinois.1
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Citations

  1. [S1750] 1900 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Myrle Edes1

F, #95419, b. January 1897

Parents

FatherCharles D. Edes (b. May 1867)
MotherIda Short (b. about September 1869)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Myrle Edes was born in January 1897 in St. Charles Co., MO.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S1750] 1900 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
  2. [S2332] 1910 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Charles Clifford Edes1

M, #95420, b. 11 March 1899

Parents

FatherCharles D. Edes (b. May 1867)
MotherIda Short (b. about September 1869)
Pedigree Link

Family: Beulah Edelen (b. about 1898)

DaughterShirley D. Edes

Biography

Charles Clifford Edes was born on 11 March 1899 in St. Charles Co., MO, date per WWI registration.1,2 He married Beulah Edelen daughter of James Leopold Edelen and Ella May Rogers, on 21 November 1923 in St. Louis, MO.
Charles Clifford Edes lived in April 1940 in Normandy, St. Louis Co., MO.
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Citations

  1. [S1750] 1900 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
  2. [S2332] 1910 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Jesse Vinson1

M, #95421, b. about 1814
Pedigree Link

Family: Jane S. Powell (b. about 1821)

DaughterRebecca J. Vinson+ (b. 1850, d. 1937)

Biography

Jesse Vinson was born about 1814 in Indiana.1 He married Jane S. Powell on 4 May 1834 in Dearborn Co., IN.
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Citations

  1. [S2334] 1860 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois
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Jane S. Powell1

F, #95422, b. about 1821
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Vinson (b. about 1814)

DaughterRebecca J. Vinson+ (b. 1850, d. 1937)

Biography

Jane S. Powell was born about 1821 in Indiana.2 She married Jesse Vinson on 4 May 1834 in Dearborn Co., IN.
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Citations

  1. [S2335] 1850 Federal Census, Dearborn County, Indiana
  2. [S2334] 1860 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois
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Bernadine A. Edes1

F, #95423, b. about 1903

Parents

FatherCharles D. Edes (b. May 1867)
MotherIda Short (b. about September 1869)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Bernadine A. Edes was born about 1903 in St. Charles Co., MO.1
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Citations

  1. [S2332] 1910 Federal Census, St. Charles County, Missouri
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Beulah Edelen

F, #95424, b. about 1898

Parents

FatherJames Leopold Edelen (b. 21 November 1861, d. 20 January 1954)
MotherElla May Rogers (b. 13 October 1864, d. 3 August 1953)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Clifford Edes (b. 11 March 1899)

DaughterShirley D. Edes

Biography

Beulah Edelen was born about 1898 in Missouri. She married Charles Clifford Edes son of Charles D. Edes and Ida Short, on 21 November 1923 in St. Louis, MO. Beulah Edelen died Possibly the Beulah Edes, born 25 NOV 1897, died JUL 1986 at Springfield, Greene Co., MO, listed in the SSDI.

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Benjamin Edes1

M, #95426, b. about 1839
Pedigree Link

Family: Eliza T. Meeker (b. about 1845)

SonCharles D. Edes+ (b. May 1867)

Biography

Benjamin Edes was born about 1839 in Illinois.1 He married Eliza T. Meeker on 31 December 1863 in Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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Eliza T. Meeker1

F, #95427, b. about 1845
Pedigree Link

Family: Benjamin Edes (b. about 1839)

SonCharles D. Edes+ (b. May 1867)

Biography

Eliza T. Meeker was born about 1845 in New Jersey.1 She married Benjamin Edes on 31 December 1863 in Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S182] 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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James Leopold Edelen

M, #95428, b. 21 November 1861, d. 20 January 1954
Pedigree Link

Family: Ella May Rogers (b. 13 October 1864, d. 3 August 1953)

DaughterBeulah Edelen+ (b. about 1898)

Biography

James Leopold Edelen was born on 21 November 1861 in Missouri. He married Ella May Rogers on 25 November 1885 in St. Charles Co., MO. He died on 20 January 1954 in St. Charles Co., MO.

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Ella May Rogers

F, #95429, b. 13 October 1864, d. 3 August 1953
Pedigree Link

Family: James Leopold Edelen (b. 21 November 1861, d. 20 January 1954)

DaughterBeulah Edelen+ (b. about 1898)

Biography

Ella May Rogers was born on 13 October 1864 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. She married James Leopold Edelen on 25 November 1885 in St. Charles Co., MO. She died on 3 August 1953 in St. Charles Co., MO.

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David Combs1

M, #95430, b. about 1829
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah C. McBride (b. 19 May 1834, d. 10 January 1909)

SonJames W. Combs+ (b. 30 March 1856, d. 24 July 1944)
DaughterEliza E. Combs (b. about 1857)
DaughterElvira Rosa Combs (b. about September 1859)

Biography

David Combs was born about 1829 in Virginia.1 He married Sarah C. McBride daughter of James McBride and Eliza A., on 11 January 1855 in Tazewell Co., IL.1


Note: In the 1850 census, there is a David Combs, age 22, born Virginia, listed in Crawford County, Indiana, living with the Joseph Lyon family. This David had a brother Simeon Combs, age 24 (born about 1826). Another David Combs, age 23, born Virginia, was listed in Hampshire County, Virginia, living with the George W. Jones family. Cannot ascertain which of these two, if either, was the husband of Sarah McBride.
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Citations

  1. [S601] 1860 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois
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