Hi Cha cha,
I am really so delighted that there is a relation out there.
I only came across this website last evening, while using Cornelius & Ellen Shortt as the search phrase.
I always wondered where Con's children ended up.
Cornelius died in 1917,aged 54. while Ellen died in 1932. aged 70. I found this out while searching manual records. The UK military records (Ancestry UK & common wealth) are a hive of information.
His Grandson, my father is still alive, aged 88.
I have some brief information on Con's mother and place of Birth, Ellen his wife: was married twice
I would love to make contact with Theresa's family?, I still learning my way around the site...so I'M not up to speed on private messages yet.
Thanks for making my day.
Regards
Colm