Peyton Short | |
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| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the At large district | |
| In office 1792–1796 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1761 Surry County, Virginia |
| Died | September 1, 1825 (aged 63) Christian County, Kentucky |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Symmes Jane Churchill |
| Relations | Brother of William Short Son-in-law of John Cleves Symmes |
| Children | Charles Wilkins Short |
| Residence | Greenfield |
| Alma mater | The 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.