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     John Shorey was born on 14 October 1669 at Lynn, MA.¹ He married Mary Marsh in 1684/85 at Salem, MA.¹ He died on 18 August 1724 at Rehoboth, MA, at age 54.¹

     John Shorey was christened on 2 February 1649/50 at Boston, MA.¹

     Johnathan Lynn Shorey was born on 23 February 1648/49 at Boston, MA.¹ He was christened on 29 April 1649 at First Church, Boston, MA.¹ He married Priscilla Hathorne, daughter of John Hathorne, on 15 January 1667/68 at Boston, MA.¹ He died on 14 August 1724 at Rehoboth, MA, at age 75.¹

     Lydia Shorey was christened on 29 April 1745.¹ She married Joseph Libby on 7 April 1771 at Berwick, ME.¹ She died on 13 June 1839 at Wakefield, NH, at age 94.¹
     Married name: Libby.

     Malinda S. Shorey was born on 28 May 1836 at Burlington, Penobscot County, ME.¹ She married Hudson O. Redman, son of John D. Redman and Margaret Homans, on 20 April 1853 at Hampden, Penobscot County, ME, (Hampden Hist. Soc. 4th Book of Records, p 524, has date as 11 Jan 1853 (maybe license?), witn. George Redman and Addie Emerson.)¹ She died on 5 May 1885 at Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME, at age 48 age 49 yrs.¹ She was buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Presque Isle.¹
     She and Hudson O. Redman appeared on the census of 1870 at Hampden, ME. Clara E. Redman and Lucillian Redman were enumerated with them.^1,2 Married name: Redman.
General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, Katherine Trickey, Hampden Historical Society 4th Book of Records, and 1870 US Census for Hampden, Penobscot County, p. 22.¹

     Maria Shorey was born on 30 March 1827 at Burlington, Penobscot County, ME.¹ She married Harvey Stickney.¹ She died on 25 February 1896 at age 68.¹
     Married name: Stickney.

     Martha Shorey was christened on 8 December 1740.¹ She married John Thurston on 9 April 1767 at Berwick, ME.¹
     Married name: Thurston.

     Mary Shorey was born on 23 September 1702 at Kittery, ME.¹ She married Benjamin Hodson on 8 September 1822.¹
     Married name: Hodson.

     Samuel Shorey was born on 1 February 1682/83 at Lynn, MA.¹ He married Mary Thompson Rhodes, daughter of Thomas Rhodes and Mary Thompson, on 29 April 1702 at Dover, NH.¹ He died on 18 August 1769 at Eliot, ME, at age 86.¹
     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, and Abstract from Old Kittery and Her Families.¹

     Samuel Shorey Jr was born in 1729/30.¹ He was christened on 26 August 1732.¹ He married Hannah Libby, daughter of Charles Libby and Abigail Hilton, on 8 September 1763 at Berwick, ME.¹

     Samuel Shorey Sr was born on 1 January 1705/6 at Kittery, ME.¹ He married Martha Hooper.¹ He died in 1769.¹

     Sarah Shorey was born circa 1859.¹ She died on 29 December 1860.¹ She was buried in the Mount Repose Cemetery in Burlington.¹

     Thomas Shorey was born on 18 December 1834 at Burlington, ME.¹ He married Sarah J. Lunt.¹ He died on 1 March 1905 at age 70.¹ He and Sarah J. Lunt were buried in the Mount Repose Cemetery in Burlington.¹

     Thomas Shorey was born on 12 November 1771.¹ He married Sally Hilton on 23 February 1801 at Lebanon, ME, (by Rev Isaac Hasey.)¹ He died on 10 April 1864 at age 92.¹ He was buried in Acton.¹
     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, The History of Burlington (Hawkins), and Vital records Vol II Marriages of Lebanon, ME (TR 2: 372).¹

     William Shorey was christened on 27 March 1742.¹ He married Judith Fall on 3 May 1764 at Berwick, ME.¹ He died on 23 November 1822 at Berwick, ME, at age 80.¹

     Ann Short married Cornelius Van Westervelt, son of Benjamin Van Westervelt and Elsie Earl.¹
     Married name: Van Westervelt.

     Ann M Short was born on 25 September 1869 at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹ She died on 9 January 1966 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 96.¹ She was buried in the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick On Tweed.¹

     Elizabeth Short was born on 2 July 1871 at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹ She married Robert Purves.¹ She died on 7 July 1934 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 63.¹
     Married name: Purves.

     George Short was born on 30 October 1854 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Anne Roland Innes, daughter of William Innes and Helen Paterson Wood, on 24 September 1881 at Cockburnspath, Scotland.^2,3,1 He died on 2 February 1936 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 81 at age 81.¹ He was buried in the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick On Tweed (grave A #530.)¹
     He lived at 22 Albert Place, Berwick On Tweed, England.
     Letter from John O. Short's brother Henry stating that 'Dad passed away last Sunday morning, 2nd Feb (1936.)
General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, Birth Cert. General Registry Office, London, Marriage record of George Short to Anne Rolland Innes in Cockburnspath, Burial records, and family letter.¹

     George Short was buried in the Norham Cemetery in Norham.¹ He married Margaret Tait, daughter of John Tait and Mary Tait.¹ He was born in 1791 at Kirknewton, Northumberland, England.¹ He died on 21 September 1875 at Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹
     George SHORT's birth was recorded on his son John's death notice as 1791. His death was recorded as 18 Sept 1875. The name Margaret SHORT his wife born 1791 d 26 Jan 1877 age 86.

His death certificate from Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland states he died 18 Sep 1875. He was a road contractor married to Margaret TAIT. His parents were Leonard SHORT (deceased) and Isabella SHORT (m) Morton. Leonard SHORT, son, was present.

Margaret SHORT died 26 Jan 1877 (Entry of Registry of deaths). She was the widow of George SHORT, road surface She died in Swinton of general decay. Information by Leonard SHORT, son

Their stone in the old Norham, Northumberland England churchyard is barely legible. George Short Margaret SHORT William (son) died 27 Feb 1852 Other names on stone, not clear.

The 1851 Census of Norham lists George SHORT 59 as a farmer of 13 acres and born in Kirk Newton, wife Margaret, age 59 born in Tweedmouth; son John age 23 Road laborer, born Norham, son William age 26, Tailor; Margaret 16.John, Wm and Margaret all born in Norham (Census) The address was either Birchall or Brickall. (The 1841 census was not legible) The 1861 Census listed George SHORT 67 Turnpike laborer b Newton; Margaret, wife age 68 b Tweedmouth; Isabella, granddaughter b. Ford

The 1871 Census of Swinton lists George SHORT 79 retired farmer born England; Margaret, wife, 81 b England. Leonard SHORT (son) in same census is 55, a grocer and born in England; his wife is Jane 42; children Margaret, age 25 b England; Jane, 16 b Swinton, Berwickshire; and a Jesse stranghen Clark age 4 granddaughter.

Other children appeared on the IGI: THOMAS (witness to John Short's wedding) b 8 Jun 1817 in Spittal (#17002); also George b Allendale 17 Jul 1814; Jane (IGI) #16988 B 17 aPR 1813; Nicholas IGI #16998 b 28 Sept 1816, and Robert IGI #16996 b 15 May 1828 (All in Allendale) Leonard was born 30 May 1815 (IGI #16993) in spittal, United Presbyterian Church. Church extract: Leonard, son of george SHORT and Margaret his wife of Tiremonston (?) Parish of Tweedmouth and County of Durham borh 16th, baptized 30th May (1815)

A church extract from Tweedmouth lists the birth of Margaret TAIT, daughter of John TAIT and Mary, his wife, was born in Tweedmouth Apr 26 and baptized by me Alex Waugh of Wells Street, LOndon, Sept 1792.¹

     George Short was born in 1791 at Kirknewton, England.^1,2 He married Margaret Tait, daughter of John Tait and Mary, circa 1816.^1,2 He died on 21 September 1875 at Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland.^1,2

     George Roland Short was born on 29 March 1886 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Margaret Elliot Ford on 24 June 1910.¹ He died on 10 June 1957 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 71.¹ He was buried in the Eastern Cemetery in Edinburgh.¹

     Henry Webb Howard Short was born on 4 December 1899.¹ He married Gladys Hall on 9 April 1928 at Tweedmouth, Northumberland, England.¹

     Isabella Short was born circa 1860 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.¹ She died on 21 August 1866 at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹ She was buried in the Eyemouth Cemetery in Eyemouth.¹

     Jane Short was born in 1857 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.¹ She married Peter Docherty.¹ She died in 1944.¹
     Married name: Docherty.

     Jane Short married Benjamin Van Westervelt, son of Benjamin Van Westervelt and Elsie Earl.¹
     Married name: Van Westervelt.

     John Short was born on 4 May 1827 at Norham, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Isabella Morton, daughter of James Morton and Jane Winter, on 25 November 1853 at Norham, Northumberland, England.^2,3,1 He died on 20 November 1900 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 73.¹ He was buried on 23 November 1900 in the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick On Tweed.¹
     Name variation: John Short.^2,3
General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, and note on his death notice which states 'Grandfather, born Shoreswood Norham & Islandshire 1827. Youngest son of George Short (born 1791) died 18 Sept 1875, and Margaret Short born 1791, died 26 Jan 1877 age 86. Date of birth in grave stone: 4 May 1827.

Marriage confirmed by (1) death certificate of child which states parents were John SHORT and Isabella SHORT (Morton) married 25 nov 1853, Norham. Also Copy of an Entry of Marriage General register Office 25 Nov 1853 John SHORT and Isabella MORTON Bachelor and Spinster Laborer and Domestic Servant Living in Norham Fathers' names George SHORT (Laborer) and James MORTON, fisherman in the presence of Leonard SHORT and Thomas SHORT in the English Presbyterian Church by James Stewart Minister.

Death of John SHORT confirmed by death notice of John SHORT who died at Berwick on Tweed 20 Nov 1900 in the 73rd year of his age....also probate notice John SHORT of Berwick upon Tweed, retired coastal missionary, died 20 Nov 1900. Ann Martin Short, widower.

Death of Isabella MORTON SHORT on death notice, 28 Feb 1867 at 40 years - her parents given as James MORTON, and Jane WINTER MORTON. Death recorded in Eyemouth, Berwickshire confirms husband and parents. (Her grave stone is barely legible against wall at Eyemouth Cemetary)

Children of John SHORT and Isabella MORTON found on 1861 Census of Berwick on Tweed: John SHORT, head, POlice Officer born North Norham; Isabella SHORT, wife, born Holy Island; George SHORT,6, son, scholar b Berwick; Jane SHORT,4, scholar, born Berwick; Margaret Thompson Short, 2, Berwick & Isabella SHORT. 1, born Berwick.Death notice in Eye and IGI confirmed son John. Census of 1871 in Eyemouth, Berwickshire John SHORT age 53 Coastal Missionary; Ann, wife, age 45; Jane age 24, Margaret age 22, Ann M. Elizabeth and Alexander (children of John SHORT and Ann Martin)IGI Alexander b 1 Aug 1873; Elisabeth b 2 Jul 1871

Stone in Berwick Cemetary: IN loving memory of John SHORT born 4 May 1827, died 20 Nov 1900; Ann Martin, wife of the above, b 3 July 1835, d 9 Jan 1915; Margaret, second daughter of above b 11 May 1858, d 14 Feb 1935; Jane eldest daughter of above and widow of Peter Docherty b 1852 d 1944 also Annie m. SHORT daughter of the above John and Ann d. 9 Jan 1966.

Notes from Kirk Session and Deacons Records Free Church CH3 - 1236 Eyemouth, Berwickshire 1826-1881: Eyemouth 28 May 1865, John Short and wife admitted to the church; tokens of admission to Lord's supper given to John Short and wife 1 Jul 1865; 17 Sep 1870 John Short was nominated for Elder; proclaimed Elder 14 Oct 1870 (have copy);was active on elder's list from 3 nov 1870-1878; elected to represent the ongregation at the Presbytery of Churnside and Teriotdale 22 Apr 1877 for 6 months; have signature on document dated 8 Aug 1876; on 12 Nov 1878, the Deacon's court deliberated whether to raise the rent of Misses Short(?) and Mr. Sibbolds, it was decided Mr. Short's rent be raised to L 16/year, Sibbolds to remain the same; 3 Dec 1878 the Court requested to know if Mr Short desired to remain in house; 4 Mar 1879,the court requested Misses Shoer and Spey to audit treasurer acct for period ending 15 May 1879; on 11 Mar 1879 it was announced that Mr Short had given notice of leaving here, and wished to give up the occupancy of his house at WhitSunday first. The Court agreed to take the house off Mr. Short's hands and relet it at L 18/year. A long letter was composed 4 July 1879 by members of the court to John Short in Berwick to express their regret that due to his change in residency their ties would be dissolved. They noted a pleasant bond during the whole 8 years. The letter has been copied. John Short first joined the Eyemouth congregation in 28 May 1865, and left 19 Jun 1879, making his known stay in Eyemouth 14 years..¹

     John Short was born on 16 August 1865 at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹ He died on 13 June 1866 at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.¹ He was buried in the Eyemouth Cemetery in Eyemouth.¹

     John Oswald Short was born on 29 June 1882 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.^1,2,3 He married Bessie M. She was 24 y.o. in 1910 in 1908.⁴ He married Harriet Rita Kirkpatrick, daughter of Milton Kirkpatrick and Cornelia Garnier Kruger, on 7 June 1920 at Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church, East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ.^5,6,7 He died on 10 December 1954 at Milford, New Haven County, CT, at age 72.^5,6 He died on 10 December 1954 at Milford, New Haven County, CT, at age 72.¹ He and Harriet Rita Kirkpatrick were buried in the Hillside Cemetery in Lyndhurst.¹
     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, family history, his Passport (issued in Dec 1923 'born Berwick-on-Tweed England 29 June 1882, his father George Short born in England), Wedding invitation
Marriage to Harriet Rita Kirkpatrick, family history, also invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kirkpatrick to attend wedding of Harriet Rita to John Oswald Short on 2 June at Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church in East Rutherford, NJ.Passport also for wife Harriet, and son, John.
First marriage to Bessie M. confirmed by Federal Census 1910 John O. Short, husband. Wife Bessie M. both 24, married 2 years.
John O. Short's death verified through family, also newspaper clipping stating he died at his home on Reed Street 10 Dec..¹

     Leonard Short married Jane.¹ He was christened on 30 May 1815 at Spittal Presbyterian Church, Spittal, Northumberland, England.¹