Adam Short b 1794 Grayson Co VA d about 1904 McDowell Co WV; s/o William Grancer Short and Elizabeth Bolling. Adam Short m. about 1836 to Cynthia Ferrell b about 1805 NC d 1 May 1867 McDowell Co WV. Children of Adam Short and Cynthia Ferrell;

I. Sterling Short b 1837 TN

II. Elizabeth Short b 1839 Russell Co VA

III. Nathan Short b 1841 Russell Co VA

IV. John Short b 1843 Russell Co VA

V. Benjamin Short b 1844 Russell Co VA