Peyton Short

Peyton Short
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the At large district
In office
1792–1796
Personal details
Born(1761-12-17)December 17, 1761
DiedSeptember 1, 1825(1825-09-01) (aged 63)
Spouse(s)Maria Symmes
Jane Churchill
RelationsBrother of William Short
Son-in-law of John Cleves Symmes
ChildrenCharles Wilkins Short
Alma materThe College of William and Mary
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Peyton Short (December 17, 1761 – September 1, 1825) was an American land speculator and politician in Kentucky. He was a member of the first Kentucky Senate. He was the brother of William Short; he married the daughter of John Cleves Symmes, and was a brother-in-law of future President William Henry Harrison.