The child of Benjamin Long and Matilda Macy, , John was the great-great-grandfather of Jay Hannah, was born in Jackson Twp., Henry Co., IA on Sep 7, 1857 and married Ellen Armer (with whom he had 8 children: Arthur Macy, Eva Matilda, Perry, Ida Maria, Grover Jay, Francis May, Anna and John Byron) in near Salem, Henry Co., IA on Oct 30, 1878.
He died on Sep 4, 1920 in Salem, Iowa.
From WW Hinshaw Iowa Quaker Meeting Records, Pg. 160, Mt. PleasantLibrary. John, w. Ellen M. & ch., John Byron
6-12-1909 John, minister, w. Ellen & ch., John Byron, rocf Cedar Creek,(Ia.) MM
Salem News September 9,1920
LONG
The death of John Long which occurred Saturday came as a distinctsurprise to Salem people as he had seemed to be in his usual health.
Death was caused by neuralgia of the heart.
John Long, son of Benjamin and Matilda Long, was born near Salem Sept.7, 1857 and spent his entire life in and around Salem. He was married toEllen May Armor Oct. 30, 1878 and to them eight children were born, ofwhom five survive: Eva Matilda Trueblood of Mt. Pleasant, Ida Maria Fordof Madison ,Grover Jay Long of Salem, Frances May Frazier of Madison,andJohn Byron Long of Salem.
Mr. Long spent his early life on the farm, later moving to Salem wherehe engaged in the implement business. He became a member of theMethodist Protestant church at the age of 36 but after moving into theCedar neighborhood he united with the Friends church and spent much timein church work, being recorded a minister and at the time of his death hewas a trustee of the church.
Besides his children he leaves his wife and two sisters.
The funeral was held Monday at the Friends church conducted by thepastor. Interment was in the Friends cemetery.
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