Robert Quirk Short
Canadian priest
About Robert Quirk Short
Lived 1759 – 1827 (aged 67–68).
Robert Quirk Short (1759 – 31 January 1827) was a Church of England clergyman who emigrated to Canada in 1796. He was born at Withycombe Hall in Somerset, England.
Legacy
His grandson was Edward Short
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Quirk Short?
Canadian priest
When was Robert Quirk Short born?
Robert Quirk Short was born in 1759.
When did Robert Quirk Short die?
Robert Quirk Short died on 31 January 1827.
Sources & further reading
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