Peattie--History of Gibson County IN--1897

JOHN L SHORT is engaged in the furniture business in Owensville, where he has a well equipped store, carrying a large and carefully selected stock of everything found in a first class establishment of the kind. His stock is valued at two thousand dollars and from the public he receives a liberal patronage, which he well merits. In his business dealing he has the strictest regard for the ethics of commercial life and his integrity is above question, while his enterprise, capable management and perseverance have been the important elements in his business. Mr Short was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 15, 1850, one of the four children of Lewis W. and Lucinda (Kirkpatrick) Short, his parents being among the first settlers in Evansville. He attended the common schools in his early boyhood, and at the age of fifteen became connected with the furniture trade, in which line of operations he has since continued. On the 9th of November, 1876, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Short and Miss Sallie Massey, a daughter of Abraham Massey. She died October 10, 1893. The children of that marriage are Noble A., Porter F., Nellie B., Gracie L., John P., deceased; Paul L., Leila F. and Roy D. For his second wife Mr. Short chose Miss Nora Emmerson, a daughter of James Emmerson, of Gibson County, the wedding being celebrated October 14, 1895. Mr. Short is a member of the M. E. Church, and his wife of the Christian Church. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and the Ancient Order of United Workmen and gives his political support to the Republican party. He ranks among the valued citizens and leading business men of Owensville, and has the respect of all.

NOTE—John L. Short died in Owensville IN March 14, 1901. The above bio is used in lieu of an obituary.