John Cleves Short

Biography

John Cleves Short was born in 1792 and became a member of the Spring Grove Cemetery community. His life spanned the early decades of the 19th century, a period of significant growth and change in American society.

Short's memory is preserved in Spring Grove Cemetery, where he was laid to rest in 1864. His life represents the ordinary yet meaningful existence of those who contributed to their communities during this transformative period in American history.