John Short married Mary Heilly (Healey or Hely or Haly) on 4/2/1863 in the Church of Rome, Tn Monaghan. His father was John Short, mother unknown. Mary came from Edgeworthstown Co Longford. Her father was Samuel Heilly, her mother Catherine Kernin. They then emmigrated to Australia and raised a family. He was a Cordwainer (bootmaker) and his sons also took up the tools. It may have been a family trade. Does anyone have links to the Shorts or have any more details of the Irish family. Im at a standstill ! Thanking you in anticipation. J in OZ