Children |
| 1. Annas Comfort Short, b. 22 Feb 1838, Near Moselle, Franklin, Missouri d. 28 Dec 1916 (Age 78 years) |
| 2. Benjamin Franklin Short, b. 1 Mar 1841, Franklin, Missouri, United States d. 8 Jan 1924, Saint Clair, Franklin, Missouri, United States (Age 82 years) |
| 3. Samuel Woodson Short, b. 13 Sep 1845, Missouri, United States d. 23 Jun 1909 (Age 63 years) |
| 4. John L. Short, b. 9 Mar 1848, Missouri, United States d. 27 Jan 1891 (Age 42 years) |
| 5. James H. Short, b. 30 Apr 1850, Franklin, Missouri, United States d. 12 Mar 1853 (Age 2 years) |
| 6. David J. Short, b. Apr 1854, Missouri, United States d. Yes, date unknown |
| 7. Amanda Short, b. Abt 1858, Missouri, United States d. 18 Jul 1910, Franklin, Missouri, United States (Age ~ 52 years) |
| 8. Jennie Short, b. Abt 1859 d. United States  |
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