Son of William David Short and Elizabeth Hendricks. Missouri death certificate #20-30980.
From the Lamar Democrat, 28 Oct 1920:
THE PASSING OF A PIONEER
Judge John Short Came to Barton County More Than Forty Years Ago—Was Long One of The Political Powers in Barton County—Settled at Summit, But Later Moved to Barton City.
Judge John Short died at his home, near Verdella, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a long and painful illness from dropsy.
Judge Short was a Barton county pioneer. About 43 years ago, he settled near Summit, in Doylesport township. He at once became a power in local politics. He was soon one of the leading Democrats in the county. He moved to Lamar, and became Sheriff Carl's deputy, for a time. At this time, the Sheriff's office was the prize plum in the courthouse. Judge Short was in line for the office, but he moved back on his farm and retired from politics. About seventeen years ago, he sold his farm in Doylesport, and bought the farm where he spent the remainder of his days, near Verdella.
In 1908, he was nominated and elected public administrator. Four years later he was re-elected in the same office.
Judge Short served four years in the Confederate army. He was a man of strong character and great courage. He leaves behind him many friends. He was one of the characters who helped materially to shape the history of Barton County. He was of the stuff from which have always been made the World's pioneers and Builders of Empire.
The funeral was announced to take place at the residence, early Saturday forenoon, so that the funeral procession could leave at 11 o'clock for Lake Cemetery at Lamar, where his remains will lie at their final rest.
Judge Short was born in Warren Co., Ky. October 1846. When he was four years old, his parents moved to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Clinton. He went into the Confederate Army with a company of Henry County boys when the war broke out, and after he had returned, he was married in 1867, to Miss Sarah Wilson, who with seven children survives him. The sons and daughters are Earl Short, who is still at home; D. B. Short, of Grand Junction, Colorado; R. C. Short and B. G. Short, both of Iantha; Mrs. Mattie Gardner, of near Irwin; Mrs. F. E. Stewart of Summer, Washington; and Mrs. G. C. Walker, of Kansas City.
Judge Short came to Barton County, in 1877, and spent the remainder of his days in the county of his adoption.
He suffered terribly during his illness, but he bore it like a Spartan. He said he was ready to go. He had nothing to regret. He owed no man an apology. He died as he had lived.
From the Lamar Democrat, 28 Oct 1920:
THE PASSING OF A PIONEER
Judge John Short Came to Barton County More Than Forty Years Ago—Was Long One of The Political Powers in Barton County—Settled at Summit, But Later Moved to Barton City.
Judge John Short died at his home, near Verdella, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a long and painful illness from dropsy.
Judge Short was a Barton county pioneer. About 43 years ago, he settled near Summit, in Doylesport township. He at once became a power in local politics. He was soon one of the leading Democrats in the county. He moved to Lamar, and became Sheriff Carl's deputy, for a time. At this time, the Sheriff's office was the prize plum in the courthouse. Judge Short was in line for the office, but he moved back on his farm and retired from politics. About seventeen years ago, he sold his farm in Doylesport, and bought the farm where he spent the remainder of his days, near Verdella.
In 1908, he was nominated and elected public administrator. Four years later he was re-elected in the same office.
Judge Short served four years in the Confederate army. He was a man of strong character and great courage. He leaves behind him many friends. He was one of the characters who helped materially to shape the history of Barton County. He was of the stuff from which have always been made the World's pioneers and Builders of Empire.
The funeral was announced to take place at the residence, early Saturday forenoon, so that the funeral procession could leave at 11 o'clock for Lake Cemetery at Lamar, where his remains will lie at their final rest.
Judge Short was born in Warren Co., Ky. October 1846. When he was four years old, his parents moved to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Clinton. He went into the Confederate Army with a company of Henry County boys when the war broke out, and after he had returned, he was married in 1867, to Miss Sarah Wilson, who with seven children survives him. The sons and daughters are Earl Short, who is still at home; D. B. Short, of Grand Junction, Colorado; R. C. Short and B. G. Short, both of Iantha; Mrs. Mattie Gardner, of near Irwin; Mrs. F. E. Stewart of Summer, Washington; and Mrs. G. C. Walker, of Kansas City.
Judge Short came to Barton County, in 1877, and spent the remainder of his days in the county of his adoption.
He suffered terribly during his illness, but he bore it like a Spartan. He said he was ready to go. He had nothing to regret. He owed no man an apology. He died as he had lived.
Son of William David Short and Elizabeth Hendricks. Missouri death certificate #20-30980.
From the Lamar Democrat, 28 Oct 1920:
THE PASSING OF A PIONEER
Judge John Short Came to Barton County More Than Forty Years Ago—Was Long One of The Political Powers in Barton County—Settled at Summit, But Later Moved to Barton City.
Judge John Short died at his home, near Verdella, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a long and painful illness from dropsy.
Judge Short was a Barton county pioneer. About 43 years ago, he settled near Summit, in Doylesport township. He at once became a power in local politics. He was soon one of the leading Democrats in the county. He moved to Lamar, and became Sheriff Carl's deputy, for a time. At this time, the Sheriff's office was the prize plum in the courthouse. Judge Short was in line for the office, but he moved back on his farm and retired from politics. About seventeen years ago, he sold his farm in Doylesport, and bought the farm where he spent the remainder of his days, near Verdella.
In 1908, he was nominated and elected public administrator. Four years later he was re-elected in the same office.
Judge Short served four years in the Confederate army. He was a man of strong character and great courage. He leaves behind him many friends. He was one of the characters who helped materially to shape the history of Barton County. He was of the stuff from which have always been made the World's pioneers and Builders of Empire.
The funeral was announced to take place at the residence, early Saturday forenoon, so that the funeral procession could leave at 11 o'clock for Lake Cemetery at Lamar, where his remains will lie at their final rest.
Judge Short was born in Warren Co., Ky. October 1846. When he was four years old, his parents moved to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Clinton. He went into the Confederate Army with a company of Henry County boys when the war broke out, and after he had returned, he was married in 1867, to Miss Sarah Wilson, who with seven children survives him. The sons and daughters are Earl Short, who is still at home; D. B. Short, of Grand Junction, Colorado; R. C. Short and B. G. Short, both of Iantha; Mrs. Mattie Gardner, of near Irwin; Mrs. F. E. Stewart of Summer, Washington; and Mrs. G. C. Walker, of Kansas City.
Judge Short came to Barton County, in 1877, and spent the remainder of his days in the county of his adoption.
He suffered terribly during his illness, but he bore it like a Spartan. He said he was ready to go. He had nothing to regret. He owed no man an apology. He died as he had lived.
From the Lamar Democrat, 28 Oct 1920:
THE PASSING OF A PIONEER
Judge John Short Came to Barton County More Than Forty Years Ago—Was Long One of The Political Powers in Barton County—Settled at Summit, But Later Moved to Barton City.
Judge John Short died at his home, near Verdella, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a long and painful illness from dropsy.
Judge Short was a Barton county pioneer. About 43 years ago, he settled near Summit, in Doylesport township. He at once became a power in local politics. He was soon one of the leading Democrats in the county. He moved to Lamar, and became Sheriff Carl's deputy, for a time. At this time, the Sheriff's office was the prize plum in the courthouse. Judge Short was in line for the office, but he moved back on his farm and retired from politics. About seventeen years ago, he sold his farm in Doylesport, and bought the farm where he spent the remainder of his days, near Verdella.
In 1908, he was nominated and elected public administrator. Four years later he was re-elected in the same office.
Judge Short served four years in the Confederate army. He was a man of strong character and great courage. He leaves behind him many friends. He was one of the characters who helped materially to shape the history of Barton County. He was of the stuff from which have always been made the World's pioneers and Builders of Empire.
The funeral was announced to take place at the residence, early Saturday forenoon, so that the funeral procession could leave at 11 o'clock for Lake Cemetery at Lamar, where his remains will lie at their final rest.
Judge Short was born in Warren Co., Ky. October 1846. When he was four years old, his parents moved to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Clinton. He went into the Confederate Army with a company of Henry County boys when the war broke out, and after he had returned, he was married in 1867, to Miss Sarah Wilson, who with seven children survives him. The sons and daughters are Earl Short, who is still at home; D. B. Short, of Grand Junction, Colorado; R. C. Short and B. G. Short, both of Iantha; Mrs. Mattie Gardner, of near Irwin; Mrs. F. E. Stewart of Summer, Washington; and Mrs. G. C. Walker, of Kansas City.
Judge Short came to Barton County, in 1877, and spent the remainder of his days in the county of his adoption.
He suffered terribly during his illness, but he bore it like a Spartan. He said he was ready to go. He had nothing to regret. He owed no man an apology. He died as he had lived.
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