1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Short
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Baileysville, Wyoming, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Lee Short
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Rosa Short
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Howard Short
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year