William J Short b 1860 Letcher Co KY; s/o Booker Short and Sarah Matney. William J Short m. 16 Sept 1880 Wyoming Co WV to Thursa Evans b 1861 Wyoming Co WV. Children of William J Short and Thursa Evans;

1. Ira W Short b 1882

2. Jennetta Short b 1884

3. Sarah J Short b 1886

4. Lily P Short b 1890

5. Booker Short b 24 Mar 1894 Wyoming Co WV

6. Margaret M Short b 14 Aug 1896 Wyoming Co WV

7. Ciely A Short b 4 Jul 1899

8. Susan A Short b 8 Aug 1901

9. George A Short b 10 Mar 1904