• Born: 1633, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England
• Christened: 8 Dec 1633, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England ¹
• Married: 18 Dec 1656, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England ²
• Buried: 17 Jul 1714, Wootton Bassett St. Bartholomew All Saints, Wiltshire, England ³

  Research Notes:

In 1656, shortly before she married, Joane Hollister was bequeathed £20 in her father's will, along with his best bedstead and all its appurtenances.

In 1700 Joane Short was the sole executrix of her late husband's Will.

In 1703 Joane Short was the sole beneficiary of the will of her late son Henry Short of Wootton Bassett, tallow chandler.

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Abstract of the Will of Joanna Short of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wilts, written 29 Oct 1710, proved 26 Apr 1715. ⁴

Gives & bequeaths to her cousin Charles Hollister and his wife Grace 20 shillings each to by funeral rings.

Gives to her cousin Ann Rumboll her best suit of linen and her silk petticoat.

Gives & bequeaths her wedding ring to her granddaughter Joanna Short.

Gives & bequeaths another ring to her granddaughter Christian Short.

Gives & bequeaths to her granddaughter Elizabeth Short another of her gold rings.

All the rest of her house, lands, goods, chattels and ready money she gives and bequeaths to her son William Short whom she makes sole executor of her last will and testament.

Witnesses: Cha: Hollister, Cha: Rumboll