Hi Norm, My name is Nita Shortt Cauthen and I am also the great great granddaughter of D.B. Short. My grandfather, Wiley Whitfield Shortt was the brother of Napolean. Their father was James A.Short. My grandfather added a "t" to their last name. I'm not sure why but it could be because of confusion with other Short names similar to their name. My sister tells me he did it because of family issues. I have been researching the family tree and have also come to a dead end with Daniel B. Short. I do have some copies of death certificates, including one for your grandfather and our great grandfather, if you are interested. Let me know. Also, if you get any more info on our great great grandfather, please let me know. Thanks, Nita