Milton Short

Milton Short, the father of Luther, and son of Wesley, was born in Pulaski County, Ky., May 18, 1807; he lived there till March, 1818, when he came to Indiana and remained about ten years, then returned to Kentucky in the fall of 1828, where he taught school, and on January 8, 1829, married Mary, daughter of Robert and Winnie (Atkinson) Tate. He made his home in Kentucky until 1836, farming and teaching, when he returned to

Indiana, locating at Springville, Lawrence County. He bought a piece of land adjoining the town, and some time after this, attended college, preparing himself for a physician by taking a medical course. He engaged in the practice of medicine until 1854., when he went into the mercantile business, and remained in it until 1868, when he moved away from Lawrence County, and

after making numerous moves, returned to Favettville, where he died April 27, 1887. There were born to himself and Mary Tate eight children, some in Kentucky and some in Lawrence County; of these, four were sons

and four daughters. At the present time, two of the sons are physicians, one an attorney, and Luther an editor. The mother, Mary (Tate) Short, died in Lawrence County December 13, 1864; she was a good wife and mother,

and was sincerely mourned by her family.

=================================(Dr.)Milton was born to Wesley Short and his wife, Rebecca Owens. He married Mary Tate on January 8, 1829 near Tateville, Kentucky. They later moved up to Lawrence Co., Indiana where many of his relatives were living by this time, and he set up a family practice in Springville. Later, their son Wesley, ll, also became a physician and joined his dad in his practice. He also is buried in the Christian Cemetery, close to his parents. He was a surgeon in the Civil War.==================================

Milton was a spiritual man, and also preached from time to time. He was well loved and respected by his family and the community.

Burial:

Springville Christian Cemetery

Springville

Lawrence County

Indiana, USA

Created by: Penny

Record added: May 09, 2006

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