[page 553] Lincoln Township - Captain Joshua W. Short, farmer and wool-grower, section 6, post office Dawson. The subject of this sketch is among the well known citizens of Lincoln Township, who have for several years been engaged extensively in the raising of sheep. He has a landed estate of over 400 acres, well improved, and a fine orchard of over 600 trees. The captain was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, March 25, 1825, and was reared in his native county. He has made farming his occupation during life. In 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, and in that fall was mustered in as private. He was promoted to captain in 1862, but in a short time resigned the position, after which he was discharged on account of sickness. Captain Short then returned home, and in 1863, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri , where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Burlinda Robinson, January 8, 1846. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, April 10, 1829, and died August 29, 1860. They had eight children, only one of who is living: Charles E. His second marriage was to Miss Rachael C. Carson, which occurred November 9, 1863. She was also born in the same county as himself, December 22, 1832. They have one child: William C.

[page 553] Lincoln Township - Charles E. Short, farmer, section 5, post office Dawson. The subject of this biography is a son of Captain J.W. Short, a sketch of whom appears in this work. Charles E. was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, June 30, 1853, and when eleven years of age, he came with his parents to their present location, where he was principally educated. He has made farming his occupation during life, and now has a farm of ninety-two acres, on which he moved in December, 1880. His residence and surrounds are pleasant and inviting. Mr Short was married to Miss Lola A. Scripter, February 1, 1874. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, July 19, 1858. They have four children: Minnie, Walter, Dora and Laura. Mrs Short's father, Isaac H. Scripter, now residing with them, was born in Massachusetts, August 20, 1813. He was reared and educated in the State of New York, and was there married to Miss Jane M. Day, the date of their marriage being January 22, 1839. They then moved to Sangamon County, Illinois, and in 1870, they moved to Missouri, and located in Atchison County. Mrs Scripter was born in Jefferson County, New York, September 24, 1816, and died Jun 10, 1881. They had a family of six children, three of whom are now living: Morrison R., John and Lola A. (Now Mrs. Short).