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Edward Short

1806 – 1871

Canadian judge

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About Edward Short

Lived 1806 – 1871 (aged 64). Edward Short was a Canadian judge and politician.

Edward Short (June 10, 1806 – June 5, 1871) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Quebec.

Early life

He was born in Bristol, England, in 1806. He was the son of John Quirk Short, and the grandson of Robert Quirk Short. He emigrated to Canada, alongside his family.

Career

He studied law in Trois-Rivières, and was called to the Bar of Quebec in 1826. He had practices in Montreal, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City, where he was a partner of Thomas Cushing Aylwin. He settled in Sherbrooke in 1830. He was appointed to the Court of the Sessions of the Peace in Saint-François district. He was elected to the 4th Parliament of the Province of Canada, representing the town of Sherbrooke in 1851. In November 1852, he was appointed a justice of the Quebec Superior Court, Saint-François district, and became a judge in the Seigneurial Court in 1854.

Personal life

In 1839, he married Ann Brown. He died in Sherbrooke in 1871.

Legacy

He is the namesake for “Short Street” in Sherbrooke.

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Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Short?

Canadian judge

When was Edward Short born?

Edward Short was born on 10 June 1806 in Bristol.

When did Edward Short die?

Edward Short died on 5 June 1871 in Sherbrooke.

What was Edward Short's occupation?

Edward Short was a judge and politician.

What nationality was Edward Short?

Edward Short was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Short

· Wikidata: Q5345319

· DBpedia: Edward Short (judge)

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