Karen, I found my SHORT papers. I have :William SHORT died in Surrey Co. Va 1782. Grandson of William Short of Frontier, VA. d. 1676. William SHORT of Surrey, VA. had 5 sons: 1) Tapley 2) George 3)Jerry 4)Thomas 5) ??. Short. All the sons fought in the Rev. War. AND the daughter FRANCES (Fannie)b.1750 Essex Co. Va. Fannie married a John M. Coleman and etc. etc.!!! This is what I have....can you get your SHORTS back to VA? Thanks for your time and information. Dolores Andrews