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Charles W. Short
C.W. Short [Muhlenberg Echo] was born in Greenville, June 24, 1850, and is the second of five children, born to Jonathan and Lucy (Wing) Short, natives of Muhlenberg County, Ky. Jonathan was a son of David and Jane (Scott) Short, natives of Virginia and of German and Irish descent; the latter came to the county about 1800. David Short was elected representative two terms; also elected justice, which position he filled many years. The mother of our subject was the daughter of Charles F. and Nancy (Campbell) Wing, natives of New Bedford, Mass., and Fayette County, Ky., respectively. Charles F. Wing was first clerk of the county, and held the office from 1798 until 1856. He was of English, and his wife of Scotch descent; he was also a captain of a company under Gen. Harrison, in 1812. The father of our subject was a merchant at Greenville.
C.W. Short was reared in the village, received his education at Greenville College, and spent one year at the State University. He engaged in the mercantile business in 1870. In 1873, was made deputy county clerk, which position he held six years. In 1879, was appointed county school commissioner, which position he now holds. In February, 1884, he took charge of the Muhlenberg Echo, as editor; it was established in 1877, and is the only paper in the county.
Mr. Short was married October 3, 1871, to Sue Reno of Greenville, a daughter of J.E. and Adaline (Downer) Reno. This union was blessed with six children: Lizzie, Annie, Reno, Lucy W., May and Katie. Mr. and Mrs. Short are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a member of the I.O.O.F. and K. of H.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. “Muhlenberg Echo.” Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 915-916.
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