Lucy Pearl Deskins

Brief Life History of Lucy Pearl

When Lucy Pearl Deskins was born on 25 September 1897, in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, United States, her father, John Witten Deskins, was 42 and her mother, Ada Zumach Ratliff, was 36. She married William Cleveland McKinley Shortridge on 15 May 1914, in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Grundy District, Buchanan, Virginia, United States in 1940. She died on 18 October 1971, in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie, Florida, United States, at the age of 74, and was buried in White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie, Florida, United States.

Photos and Memories (2)

Do you know Lucy Pearl? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Cleveland McKinley Shortridge
1887–1951
Lucy Pearl Deskins
1897–1971
Marriage: 15 May 1914
Edyth Helen SHORTRIDGE
1915–1975
Wilvia Gertrude Shortridge
1917–1994
June Kathleen Shortridge
1919–2010
Mabel Nell Shortridge
1921–1973
Harold Pervie Shortridge
1923–1977
Robert Herschel Shortridge
1926–2001
John William Shortridge
1928–2008
Joseph Frank Shortridge
1935–1996

Sources (20)

  • Lucy Shortridge, "United States 1950 Census"
  • Lucy Shortridge, "Florida Marriages, 1830-1993"
  • Lucy Driggers, "United States Social Security Death Index"

World Events (8)

1898 · War with the Spanish

After the explosion of the USS Maine in the Havana Harbor in Cuba, the United States engaged the Spanish in war. The war was fought on two fronts, one in Cuba, which helped gain their independence, and in the Philippines, which helped the US gain another territory for a time.

1898 · Florida Involvement in Spanish-American War

Florida played a critical role during the Spanish-American War. The port of Tampa saw the arrival of over 30,000 troops; this traffic resulted in the small town experiencing massive growth and becoming a city. Cuban-Americans across the state also helped with raising money and support for the war.

1917

U.S. intervenes in World War I, rejects membership of League of Nations.

Name Meaning

Most probably a variant of Irish Diskin .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.