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

     George Roland Short was buried at Eastern Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland. He was born on 29 March 1886 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England. He married Margaret Elliot Ford on 24 June 1910. George Roland Short died on 10 June 1957 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 71.

     George Roland Short died on 27 May 1932.

     Henry Webb Howard Short was born on 4 December 1899. He married Gladys Hall on 9 April 1928 at Tweedmouth, Northumberland, England.

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

     Jane Short married Peter Docherty. Jane Short was born in 1857 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England. She died in 1944.
     Married name: Docherty.

     Jane Short was born on 7 April 1913 at Allendale, Northumberland, England.

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

     John Short was born on 4 May 1827 at Norham, Northumberland, England. He married Isabella Morton, daughter of James Morton and Jane Winter, on 25 November 1853 at Norham, Northumberland, England. John Short died on 20 November 1900 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 73. He was buried on 23 November 1900 at Berwick Cemetery, Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England.
     Birth of John Short confirmed by 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. Name variation: John Short.

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

     John Milton Short was cremated. He was born on 3 May 1922 at Passaic, Bergen County, NJ. He died on 20 November 1997 at Laconia, NH, at age 75.

     John Oswald Short was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, NJ. He was born on 29 June 1882 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England. He married Harriet Rita Kirkpatrick, daughter of Milton Kirkpatrick and Cornelia Garnier Kruger, on 2 June 1920 at East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ. John Oswald Short died on 10 December 1954 at Milford, New Haven County, CT, at age 72.
     John Oswald SHORT's birth verified through family history, his Passport issued in Dec 1923 'born Berwick-on-Tweed England 29 June 1882 and that his father was George SHORT born in England.

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.

     John Oswald Short was born on 29 June 1892 at Berwick on Tweed, England. He married Harriet Rita Kirkpatrick, daughter of Milton Kirkpatrick and Cornelia Garnier Kruger, on 7 June 1920 at East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ. John Oswald Short died on 10 December 1954 at Milford, New Haven County, CT, at age 62.

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

     Leonard Short married Isabella Morton.

     Leonard Short married Isabella Morton.

     Margaret Short was buried at Berwick Cemetary, Berwick On Tweed, England. She was born on 11 May 1858 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England. She died on 14 February 1935 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England, at age 76.

     Margaret Short was born circa 1825 at Norham, Northumberland, England.

     Margaret Short married George Brand. Margaret Short was buried at Eastern Cemetery. She was born on 25 February 1915. She died on 15 March 1979 at Easter Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, at age 64 during dental surgery.
     Married name: Brand.

     Marie Short married Henry Ridder, son of Charles Henry Ridder and Alice Amelia Lytle.
     Married name: Ridder.

     Mary Weatherhead Short was born on 16 May 1911 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. She died on 16 February 1984 at Haddington at age 72. She was buried at Mertonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh.

     Thomas Short was christened on 8 June 1817 at Spittal Presbyterian Church, Spittal, Northumberland, England.

     William Short was born circa 1830 at Norham, Northumberland, England. He died on 27 February 1852 at Norham, Northumberland, England. He was buried on 1 March 1852 at Norham Cemetery, Norham, England.

     William Innes Short died on 24 June 1944.

     William Innes Short Lt. was born on 13 March 1884 at Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland, England. He died on 11 August 1915 in the Dardenelles at age 31 in the Battle of Gallipoli. He was buried on the battlefield.
     He served in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

     Winifred Short married William Howden. Winifred Short was born in 1920. She died on 7 January 1974 at South Africa.
     Married name: Howden.

     Winifred Short married Hugh McQueeney. Winifred Short was born at Ireland.
     Married name: McQueeney.

     Mary Shortridge married John Lyford in 1825.
     Married name: Lyford.

     Henry Shotmeyer was born on 22 May 1904 at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, The Netherlands. He married Charlotte. Henry Shotmeyer died on 10 February 2005 at Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ, at age 100. He was buried on 14 February 2005 at Reformed Church Cemetery, Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ.
     He immigrated in 1925 in 1925. He was the cofounder of one of the oldest and largest gasoline and fuel-oil distributors in New Jersey.
Surviving are a son Charles and a brother Albert. His wife and a son Henry Jr are deceased.
There are a lot of Schotmeijers in Drenthe, The Netherlands.

     Henry Shotmeyer Jr was born on 23 April 1945. He died on 2 January 2004 at age 58.