CHARLES O. SHORT
By Gerard Schultz, 1933
Charles O. Short, real estate and insurance agent at Iberia, was born on a farm near that town, October 5, 1870. His forefathers came to Miller County in 1837. His father, William Reuben Short, was born February 8, 1844, and his mother, Martha J. (Shelton) Short, January 26, 1865, both near Iberia. His grandfather, E.L. Short, was born November 6, 1815, at Smith's Falls, Pulaski County, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather was a native of Virginia and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His maternal grandfather, William Shelton, was a native of Tennessee.
Mr. Short taught in rural schools for ten years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1907 he organized the Farmers and Traders Bank at Iberia, and worked as cashier for almost nine years. He then returned to the mercantile business. He served in the 1921-22 session of the Missouri Legislature; as a representative he was an able champion of good roads of Miller County. Since that time he has been engaged in real estate, insurance, and farming. In the meantime he has devoted much time to public improvements. He has been mayor of Iberia and for many years has been a member of the Iberia Junior College Board of Trustees.
Mr. Short was married on August 25, 1904, to Miss Cora E. Miller, daughter of S. Brown Miller and Amanda M. Miller. Originally her paternal ancestors were German and her maternal forefathers Irish. Mr. and Mrs. Short have two children: Lela, who is now Principal of the High School at Mack's Creek, Missouri, and Edith who is now teaching in the High School at Newburg, Missouri. Both are graduates of Drury College. Mr. Short is a member of the Methodist Church, and gives his political allegiance to the Republican Party.
By Gerard Schultz, 1933
Charles O. Short, real estate and insurance agent at Iberia, was born on a farm near that town, October 5, 1870. His forefathers came to Miller County in 1837. His father, William Reuben Short, was born February 8, 1844, and his mother, Martha J. (Shelton) Short, January 26, 1865, both near Iberia. His grandfather, E.L. Short, was born November 6, 1815, at Smith's Falls, Pulaski County, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather was a native of Virginia and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His maternal grandfather, William Shelton, was a native of Tennessee.
Mr. Short taught in rural schools for ten years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1907 he organized the Farmers and Traders Bank at Iberia, and worked as cashier for almost nine years. He then returned to the mercantile business. He served in the 1921-22 session of the Missouri Legislature; as a representative he was an able champion of good roads of Miller County. Since that time he has been engaged in real estate, insurance, and farming. In the meantime he has devoted much time to public improvements. He has been mayor of Iberia and for many years has been a member of the Iberia Junior College Board of Trustees.
Mr. Short was married on August 25, 1904, to Miss Cora E. Miller, daughter of S. Brown Miller and Amanda M. Miller. Originally her paternal ancestors were German and her maternal forefathers Irish. Mr. and Mrs. Short have two children: Lela, who is now Principal of the High School at Mack's Creek, Missouri, and Edith who is now teaching in the High School at Newburg, Missouri. Both are graduates of Drury College. Mr. Short is a member of the Methodist Church, and gives his political allegiance to the Republican Party.
CHARLES O. SHORT
By Gerard Schultz, 1933
Charles O. Short, real estate and insurance agent at Iberia, was born on a farm near that town, October 5, 1870. His forefathers came to Miller County in 1837. His father, William Reuben Short, was born February 8, 1844, and his mother, Martha J. (Shelton) Short, January 26, 1865, both near Iberia. His grandfather, E.L. Short, was born November 6, 1815, at Smith's Falls, Pulaski County, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather was a native of Virginia and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His maternal grandfather, William Shelton, was a native of Tennessee.
Mr. Short taught in rural schools for ten years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1907 he organized the Farmers and Traders Bank at Iberia, and worked as cashier for almost nine years. He then returned to the mercantile business. He served in the 1921-22 session of the Missouri Legislature; as a representative he was an able champion of good roads of Miller County. Since that time he has been engaged in real estate, insurance, and farming. In the meantime he has devoted much time to public improvements. He has been mayor of Iberia and for many years has been a member of the Iberia Junior College Board of Trustees.
Mr. Short was married on August 25, 1904, to Miss Cora E. Miller, daughter of S. Brown Miller and Amanda M. Miller. Originally her paternal ancestors were German and her maternal forefathers Irish. Mr. and Mrs. Short have two children: Lela, who is now Principal of the High School at Mack's Creek, Missouri, and Edith who is now teaching in the High School at Newburg, Missouri. Both are graduates of Drury College. Mr. Short is a member of the Methodist Church, and gives his political allegiance to the Republican Party.
By Gerard Schultz, 1933
Charles O. Short, real estate and insurance agent at Iberia, was born on a farm near that town, October 5, 1870. His forefathers came to Miller County in 1837. His father, William Reuben Short, was born February 8, 1844, and his mother, Martha J. (Shelton) Short, January 26, 1865, both near Iberia. His grandfather, E.L. Short, was born November 6, 1815, at Smith's Falls, Pulaski County, Kentucky. His great-great-grandfather was a native of Virginia and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His maternal grandfather, William Shelton, was a native of Tennessee.
Mr. Short taught in rural schools for ten years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1907 he organized the Farmers and Traders Bank at Iberia, and worked as cashier for almost nine years. He then returned to the mercantile business. He served in the 1921-22 session of the Missouri Legislature; as a representative he was an able champion of good roads of Miller County. Since that time he has been engaged in real estate, insurance, and farming. In the meantime he has devoted much time to public improvements. He has been mayor of Iberia and for many years has been a member of the Iberia Junior College Board of Trustees.
Mr. Short was married on August 25, 1904, to Miss Cora E. Miller, daughter of S. Brown Miller and Amanda M. Miller. Originally her paternal ancestors were German and her maternal forefathers Irish. Mr. and Mrs. Short have two children: Lela, who is now Principal of the High School at Mack's Creek, Missouri, and Edith who is now teaching in the High School at Newburg, Missouri. Both are graduates of Drury College. Mr. Short is a member of the Methodist Church, and gives his political allegiance to the Republican Party.
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