After many years, I have recently discovered the maiden name of the wife of George W. Coker, son of Joseph Coker/Martha of Smith County, TN. Her name was Sarah W. Short and they were married in TN in 1840 by Dr. Thomas P. Short of Nashville. I have a possible father of Sarah--Thomas P. or R. Short of Smith County. They all seem to be of the baptist faith. George and Sarah went to Cape Girardeau, MO after their marriage where he was a baptist minister. Joseph and his third wife also went to Cape Girardeau where he died in 1858. I am hoping that someone will know something about the Short family, which one Sarah b. in 1819 was from and anything else that might be helpful. I have been told that they belonged to the Goose Creek Baptist Church. I would appreciate any help with information about this family. Thank you, Judith K. Arthur Maylene, AL