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SHORT family, Thomas (1826-1895) and Emily Alice Allbutt (1824-1897)

Will G

Brummie babby
Hello all,
I'm seeking out descendants and relatives of Thomas Short (1826-1895), and Emily Alice Allbutt (1824-1897) who lived out their lives in Birmingham.
Thomas was an Iron Caster and Emily was the daughter of Joseph Allbutt, a toy maker.

There is a beautiful album in our family belonging to their daughter Ellen Short (Fulford) (1857-1919), though sadly, nearly every photograph in it is unlabeled. We believe the album dates from c.1870/80's and contains photos possibly as early as the 1840's. It seems the subjects span at least 3 generations, and include, siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, in-laws, grandparents (and friends) of Ellen Short.
We have some good theories about who the images depict, but without anything to compare with we can never be sure.

By leaving this board up, I'm hoping to get in contact with anyone who might have photographs of this family (or know people who do), to be able to cross reference faces and identifying as many of the unknowns as is possible. It would be amazing to finally know exactly who each person is, and be able to share their photos with relatives.
Any info at all in this matter is greatly appreciated
Cheers
 
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hi will and welcome and yes your message will stay on the forum in the hopes that in time someone will read it and get in touch with you on here..

all the best

lyn
 
Adding the following details:

Grandparents of Ellen Betsy Short:
William Short (1800-1874)
Mary Ann Marshall (1799-1860)

Joseph Allbutt (1802-1867)
Ann Vale (1806-1848)
 
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My cousins are 3 x g grandchildren of Thomas & Emily. Their grandmother was the daughter of Alexander Short (1883), who was the son of Alexander (1864) the youngest son of Thomas & Emily.

Unfortunately, I don't think they have photos for you to compare to yours.
 
My cousins are 3 x g grandchildren of Thomas & Emily. Their grandmother was the daughter of Alexander Short (1883), who was the son of Alexander (1864) the youngest son of Thomas & Emily.

Unfortunately, I don't think they have photos for you to compare to yours.
There's a decent chance Alexander appears in the album. Possibly as a child. There are photos of children from around 1870-72 which may depict him.
 
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