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     Ida Short was born circa September 1869 at Tazewell Co., IL.^2,1 She was the daughter of Patterson Short and Rebecca J. Vinson.¹ Ida Short married Charles D. Edes, son of Benjamin Edes and Eliza T. Meeker, circa 1893, four children born, all living as of 1910 census.³

     Ida A. Short was born circa 1872 at Logan Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of George Short and Ruth Angeline Matthews.¹

     Isabel Frances Short was born on 14 July 1841 at Scotland Co., MO. She married James Myers. Isabel Frances Short died on 23 January 1916 at Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT, at age 74. She was buried in January 1916 at Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT, Findagrave #93074318.

     James E. Short was born circa 1879 at Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of George Short and Ruth Angeline Matthews.¹ James E. Short married Fannie B. Kendrick, daughter of Maurice Moodville Kendrick and Eunice Ellen Riggle, circa 1894.² James E. Short lived in April 1910 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.² He lived in January 1920 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.³ He died on 19 November 1984 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.

     James H. Short was born on 6 March 1834 at Hampshire Co., VA (now WV).^1,2 He was the son of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ James H. Short married Sarah A. Shay on 20 February 1859 at Tazewell Co., IL, Two children born, both living as of 1900 census.² James H. Short lived in June 1900 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.² He died on 1 September 1912 at age 78. He was buried in September 1912 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     James M. Short was born circa 1832 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Michael Short and Margaret Berry.¹ James M. Short married Nancy Jane Short, daughter of George Short and Martha McBride, on 13 December 1855 at Tazewell Co., IL.

     Jemimah Short was born circa 1842 at Knox Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ Jemimah Short died before September 1860 no sign of this Jemimah near Tazewell County, IL or Knox County, OH -- suspect she died in the 1850s.

     John Short was born circa 1836 at Knox Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of George Short and Martha McBride.¹ John Short lived in September 1860 at Hopedale Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² He began military service Served in the Union Army.

     John Short was born circa January 1870 at Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of George Short and Ruth Angeline Matthews.¹

     John Short was born circa 1881 at West Virginia.¹ He married Lillian Gertrude Coyle.

     John David Short was born on 19 July 1873 at Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas McBride Short and Amanda Almeda Snyder.¹ John David Short married Pearl Scott, daughter of George F. Scott and Alice C. Paul, on 25 January 1900 at Tazewell Co., IL. John David Short lived in June 1900 at Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² He died on 22 September 1901 at age 28. He was buried in September 1901 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Joseph Short was born circa 1835 at Hampshire Co., VA (now WV).¹ He was the son of George Short and Martha McBride.¹

     Joseph Benton Short was born on 23 September 1875 at Tazewell or Logan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Thomas McBride Short and Amanda Almeda Snyder.¹ Joseph Benton Short lived in June 1900 at Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² He married May (?) circa 1907.³ Joseph Benton Short died on 30 November 1958 at age 83. He was buried in December 1958 at Bethel Cemetery, Orvil Twp., Logan Co., IL.

     Lavella L. Short was born circa 1908 at Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Benton Short and May (?)¹

     Lavina Short was born circa 1833 at Illinois Both parents born Illinois, per 1880 census info.¹ She married James Henry Deck on 31 December 1849 at Illinois.¹ Lavina Short died on 6 March 1914 at Orange Co., CA. She was buried in March 1914 at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, Findagrave #47794321.

     Lawrence McKinley Short was born in June 1894 at Tazewell Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of Allen Dora Short and Cora B. Scott.¹ Lawrence McKinley Short married Mary Elizabeth Meyer, daughter of Tonjes Gerds Meyer and Peterka Rodenbeck, in 1915. Lawrence McKinley Short married Grace M. Mammen, daughter of John C. Mammen and Teena Groenhagen, on 12 January 1923 at Peoria Co., IL. Lawrence McKinley Short lived in April 1940 at Atlanta Twp., Logan Co., IL. He died on 14 February 1996 at Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, at age 101.

     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