Peyton Short
Land speculator and politician from Kentucky / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peyton Short (December 17, 1761 – September 1, 1825) was a land speculator and politician in Kentucky. He was a member of the first Kentucky Senate. He was the brother of William Short; he married the daughter of John Cleves Symmes, and was a brother-in-law of future President William Henry Harrison.
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Peyton Short | |
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Member of the Kentucky Senate from the At large district | |
In office 1792–1796 | |
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Born | (1761-12-17)December 17, 1761 Surry County, Virginia |
Died | September 1, 1825(1825-09-01) (aged 63) Christian County, Kentucky |
Spouse(s) | Maria Symmes Jane Churchill |
Relations | Brother of William Short Son-in-law of John Cleves Symmes |
Children | Charles Wilkins Short |
Residence | Greenfield |
Alma mater | The College of William and Mary |
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