Edward George Short, 1867-1937

Edward Short was described as a mechanical engineer.

Information from Sylvia Downer:
Edward George Short was the son of Henry Short, and father and and son were both coach smiths. He was born in 1866 or late in 1865. Later he is described as a Coach-smith Journeyman.

Information from Winifred Lilian Downer:
Edward George Short had a cab rank. He moved to Smethwick (Birmingham) about 1905.

Children:

• Nellie (d.1918), married Frank Poole, daughter Nellie born 1912
• ?, died young
• Ted, married Winnie
• Harry, married May, son Harry and daughter Joan (b. 1 Feb 1922, d. 1937)
• Winfred Lilian
• Frank, married Iris, daughter Ann and son Tony (b. 1947)

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