Josias Short
Josias Short (abt. 1803-bef. 1864) was born about 1803 in Tennessee. He married Sarah W. Martin on 19 Jul. 1832 in Calloway Co., Kentucky. He subscribed to the Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate and allowed Wilford Woodruff to preach in his home in Calloway Co., Kentucky in 1836. He died before 19 May 1863.
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