SHORT, David - Putnam

David Short, farmer, Hillsboro, was b. in Washington Co In Nov 25, 1832. He was the son of Aaron & Elizabeth (Sloan) Short. His father was born in Botetourt Co Va. The father and grandfather of our subject emigrated to Kentucky and from there to Indiana while it was yet a territory. His mother was a native of SC and went to TN when her family settled there; afterward they too came to IN and here Mr. Short's parents were united in wedlock. About 1836 they settled in the SE corner of Richland Twp. The father died here Aug 9, 1865 and the mother March 2, 1866. Mr. Short was married July 27, 1856 to Angelina Underwood who was born in Ohio Dec 6,1837. Her parents came to this county in 1840. Their children were born as follows: Caroline 3-15-1858 died 9-11-1859; James A; Jan 22, 1860; Sarada June 25, 1862 wife of James D. Oiler; Lizzie June 23, 1864; Rebbeca Jane May 16, 1866; Wilbert D June 27, 1869; Minnie Belle, April 1, 1871 died Nov 14, 1874; Dideling March 14, 1873; Amy J. Dec 14, 1874 and two others which died in infancy. Both parents and James, Sarada and Lizzie are member of the Antioch Christian Church. Mr. Short has belonged to the Masonic Order the last 12 years. He has a good farm of 294 acres. He is a well-informed republican and cast his first presidential vote for Col. John C. Fremont.