Census records in 1830 and 1850 and marriage records in 1815 and 1834 to Rebecca McIntire and Mary S. McIntire, his two wives, show that his middle initial was "C.". The inscription shows a C, not a G. Also his 1850 will shows the same. His age at death 61 years 9 months indicates that he was born 27 Sep 1788. He had children by both his wives. His parents were Abraham Shortt 1756-1829 and Margaret Moore 1760-1824.
Census records in 1830 and 1850 and marriage records in 1815 and 1834 to Rebecca McIntire and Mary S. McIntire, his two wives, show that his middle initial was "C.". The inscription shows a C, not a G. Also his 1850 will shows the same. His age at death 61 years 9 months indicates that he was born 27 Sep 1788. He had children by both his wives. His parents were Abraham Shortt 1756-1829 and Margaret Moore 1760-1824.
Inscription
IN memory of ABRAHAM C. SHORTT who
departed this life June 27th A.D.1850, aged 61 years 9 months. Jesus can make a dying bed. Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head. And breathe my life out sweetly there.
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