John Cleves Short

American judge (1792-1864)
Person human Q75765967
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John Cleves Short

Summary

John Cleves Short is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1792[2]. He died on January 1, 1864[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and lawyer[5].

Key Facts

  • John Cleves Short was born on January 1, 1792[2].
  • John Cleves Short died on January 1, 1864[3].
  • Burial took place at Spring Grove Cemetery[6].
  • John Cleves Short's father was Peyton Short[7].
  • John Cleves Short's mother was Maria Symmes Short[8].
  • Among John Cleves Short's spouses was Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[9].
  • A child of John Cleves Short was Charles W. Short[10].
  • A child of John Cleves Short was Mary Short[11].
  • John Cleves Short held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Cleves Short worked as a judge[4].
  • John Cleves Short worked as a lawyer[5].
  • John Cleves Short is recorded as male[13].
  • John Cleves Short's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Cleves Short's Commons category is recorded as John Cleves Short[15].
  • John Cleves Short's family name is recorded as Short[16].
  • John Cleves Short's given name is recorded as John[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cleves Short was born on January 1, 1792[2]. His father was Peyton Short[7]. His mother was Maria Symmes Short[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and lawyer[5].

Personal Life

John Cleves Short was married to Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[9]. Children include Charles W. Short[10], 1851–1926[18], of United States[19] and Mary Short[11], 1815–1816[20], of United States[21].

Death and Burial

John Cleves Short died on January 1, 1864[3]. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery[6].

FAQs

Who were John Cleves Short's parents?

John Cleves Short's father was Peyton Short[7]. John Cleves Short's mother was Maria Symmes Short[8].

Who was John Cleves Short married to?

John Cleves Short's spouses include Elizabeth Bassett Harrison[9].

What did John Cleves Short do for work?

John Cleves Short worked as judge[4] and lawyer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Charles W. Short, Mary Short
    Fast id 249371
    Father Peyton Short
    Instance of human
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