Sarah SHORT (1790/1792-Between 1870/1880)

 

Family Links Spouses/Children: George BOWERS William BOWERS George BOWERS Jr. James BOWERS Catherine BOWERS Emily BOWERS Sarah BOWERS John BOWERS Rachel BOWERS Sarah SHORT 1 Born: 1790-1792, Virginia 2 3 4 Marriage: George BOWERS on 4 May 1809 in Grayson County, Virginia 1 Died: Between 1870 and 1880, Carroll County, Virginia 4   Noted events in her life were: 1. Census: 1860, Carroll County, Virginia. 3 Dwelling 1116, Family 1122, Sulphur Springs P.O. Household of John Bowers: Sarah Bowers, age 70, female, born in Va, cannot read or write 2. Census: 1870, Carroll County, Virginia. 4 Dwelling 222, Family 216, Sulphur Springs Household of John Bowers: Sarah Bowers, age 80, female, white, at home, born in Va, cannot read or write Sarah married George BOWERS, son of Andrew BOWER (Sr.) and Catherine, on 4 May 1809 in Grayson County, Virginia.1 (George BOWERS was born circa 1786 in probably Berkeley County, (West) Virginia 2 5 6 and died on 7 Apr 1856 in Carroll County, Virginia 2 3 7.)   Marriage Notes: "Bond 1809-4: George Bowers and Sarah Short, 25 April 1809. William Short, surety. Return 2-1: Rev. George Keith certifies that he married George Bowers and Sary Short on 4 May 1809." 1

1 John Perry Alderman, Carroll/Grayson Marriages (Alderman Books, Hillsville, VA, 1987), Page 20.

2 1850 Census, Carroll County, Virginia, Roll M432_939, Page 374 (Ancestry.com Image 112 of 130).

3 1860 Census, Carroll County, Virginia, Roll 653_1339, Page 944 (Ancestry.com Image 170 of 197).

4 1870 Census, Carroll County, Virginia, Roll M593_1639, Page 514 (Ancestry.com Image 32 of 47).

5 Personal Property Tax, 1783-1789, Berkeley County, West Virginia, FHL Film No. 2,024,478.

6 Family Records of Beth Robinette. Beth is a descendant of George Bowers of Carroll County, Virginia, through his son William. Beth's family records include more information about subsequent generations. Those interested in more information on George's descendants are advised to contact her. Her contact information is as follows: e-mail address, dbrobin@earthlink.net; postal address, 3313 Misty Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660; and telephone, 423-349-6924.

7 Family Records of Beth Robinette.