Hey therd. Thank u. Research shows we do have family in US. But mainly we all are from England. Have you find in ur research any thing but Shorters of Hinxhill Kent. I myself can find the whole blood in Us. I do know of a book which stops at my grandfather ( Ronald Shorter). What i do know is Frank Shorter went to US in 17 same thing. If u could help it would be lovely. And i'll help u any way i can