James (Short) Shortt (abt. 1799 - 1890)

Born about 1799 in County Down, Ireland

Descendants

Died 14 Dec 1890 at about age 91 in Cabragh, Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland

Problems/Questions Profile manager: E. Bain [send private message]

Biography

James (Short) Shortt was born in Ireland.

James was a weaver.

James was a farmer.

Birth
James Short (later Shortt) was born about 1799 in County Down, Ireland.

Records show that James was a farmer in the townland of Cabragh (Cabra) in the parish of Hillsborough in County Down from at least 1850 until his death in 1890. He may also have worked for a time as a weaver and a labourer, according to the marriage records for his son John and daughter Sarah Ann.

Marriage and family
The name of his wife is unknown at this time. They had at least six children between the years 1826 and 1846.

1. Mary Jane Short, born about 1826
2. John Short, born about 1828
3. Hugh Short, born about 1830
4. Sarah Ann Short, born about 1834
5. James Short, born about 1843
6. Eliza Short, born about 1846

Griffith's Valuation
The "Griffith's Valuation" land survey of County Down in 1864 shows a James SHORT renting land (house, offices and land) from a William Mussenden in Cabragh, Hillsborough, specifically parcel 53a (with parcel 53b, a house, being sublet to John SHORT), a total of about 6 acres, valued at £6, 10s. annual rent. [approx. 27 The New Road, Hillsborough, County Down, today]. ^[1]

Death
James passed away before Christmas in 1890 at age 91, a widower and farmer, living in Cabragh (Cabra), Hillsborough, County Down. His son James Short of Cabra was the informant, present at death. ^[2] James was buried in Anahilt Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hillsborough, County Down. ^[3] The inscription on his headstone reads:

Erected by James Shortt of Cabra in memory of his father James Shortt, who died 14th December 1890, also his sister Eliza who died 22nd October 1902. Also the above-named James Shortt who died 19th January 1919 aged 76 years.

Probate record
James' estate passed probate in 1892:

SHORT James (Senior) 29 April 1892 The Will of James Short (Senior) late of Cabra County Down Farmer who died 14 December 1890 at same place was proved at Belfast by John Short and Robert Martin both of Cabra Farmers the Executors. Effects £86. ^[4]

Research Notes

Spelling of family name
Most records for James and his children spell their last name as SHORT. However, descendants afterwards (e.g., James' grandchildren) began using the spelling SHORTT. James' own grave marker spells his last name as SHORTT despite the fact that all the written records available for him (marriage records of children, death record, probate record) all use SHORT.

Occupation
Most records for James show that he was a farmer, but some show other occupations:

• 1850 - Farmer (marriage record of daughter Mary Jane)
• 1850 - Farmer (marriage record of son Hugh)
• 1853 - Weaver (marriage record of son John)
• 1855 - Labourer (marriage record of daughter Sarah Ann)
• 1890 - Farmer (death record)

Sources

1. ↑ Griffith's Valuation Record Information: Ask about Ireland (http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation); Tenant: JAMES SHORT, Landlord: WILLIAM MUSSENDEN, County: DOWN, Barony: IVEAGH, LOWER (UPPER HALF), Union: LISBURN, Parish: HILLSBOROUGH, Townland: CABRAGH, Position on Page: 28, Printing Date: 1863, Act: 15&16, Sheet Number: 14,15,21,22, Map Reference: 53.
2. ↑ Death: "Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958"
   citing Lisburn, Oct - Dec 1890, vol. 1, p. 435, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,596.
   FamilySearch Record: FTHR-2MJ (accessed 21 May 2023)
   Image of death record on page 435
   James Short death Dec 1890 (age 91) in Lisburn, Ireland.
3. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
   Find A Grave: Memorial #240549811 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   Memorial page for James Shortt (1799-14 Dec 1890), citing Anahilt Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland; Maintained by David Caughey (contributor 50094486).
4. ↑ Probate: "Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1920"
   citing 00443, 005014906, Principal Probate Registry, Dublin; 100,992.
   FamilySearch Record: KZ5Z-MPX (accessed 21 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR1R-5Q7
   James Short probate on 14 Dec 1890 in Down.

• Marriage of son Hugh Short: "Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages", database
  General Register Office, Ireland; Group Registration ID: 3203718; SR District/Reg Area: Lisburn
  IrishGenealogy.ie Image - IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 June 2024)
  James Short, father of the groom in entry for Hugh Short marriage to Jane Hazely on 12 Jul 1850 in the Lisburn registration area.
• Marriage of daughter Mary Jane Short:"Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages", database
  General Register Office, Ireland; Group Registration ID: 3203925; SR District/Reg Area: Lisburn
  IrishGenealogy.ie Image - IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 June 2024)
  James Short, father of the bride in entry for Mary Short marriage to Thomas Hill on 20 Nov 1850 in the Lisburn registration area.
• Marriage of son John Short: "Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages", database
  General Register Office, Ireland; Group Registration ID: 3229652; SR District/Reg Area: Lisburn
  IrishGenealogy.ie Image - IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 6 January 2024)
  James Short, father of the groom in entry for John Short marriage to Mary Corbett on 6 Jun 1853 in the Lisburn registration area.
• Marriage of daughter Sarah Ann Short: "Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages", database
  General Register Office, Ireland; Group Registration ID: 3245934; SR District/Reg Area: Lisburn
  IrishGenealogy.ie Image - IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 June 2024)
  James Short, father of the bride in entry for Sarah Short marriage to James Adams on 20 Aug 1855 in the Lisburn registration area.

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: G4RC-RVP