Re: Joseph S. Long Bio: Wadswoth, Medina Co, Ohio
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In reply to:
Nicholas Long: Wadswoth, Medina Co, Ohio
Jerry McAfee 6/05/05
History of North Central Ohio Page 1267
Joseph S. Long, retired, is a widely known and highly esteemed citizen of Wadsworth Township.He is a native of
Medina County, born in a log cabin in Wadsworth Township, Oct. 15, 1839, the son of David and Catherine (Snyder) Long.
David Long was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., in 1814, and was ten years old when his parents, Nicholas and Mary (Evans) Long came to Ohio, being among the first settlers of Medina County.Both are buried
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near Doylestown. David Long was a farmer throughout his life and lived on the old homestead on Silver Creek Road near Wadsworth. He died March 14, 1898, and his wife, a native of Starke County, Ohio, died in 1887.Both are buried in the old High Church Cemetery near Doylestown.
To David and Catherine (Snyder) Long were born nine children, as follows:Joseph S., the subject of this sketch; Sarah, deceased, was the wife of Jacob Everhard; Elias, deceased; Hannah, deceased; Susan, deceased, was the wife of J.S. Lucas; Rebecca, deceased; Catherine, deceased, was the wife of Mannasus Leatherman; Matilda, deceased, was the wife of H.O. Nolf; and David F., who lives in the State of Delaware.
Joseph S. Long received his education in district school no. 10 in Wadsworth Township.His first teacher was John H. Hower, who was a prominent figure in the early school history of Medina County.Mr. Long was interested in general farming and stock raising throughout his active career, and now lives on a farm of 164 acres in Wadsworth Township, having removed here with his son, David Edwin, in March, 1879.
On April 12, 1861, Mr. Long married Lydia S. Wismer, who was born in Bucks County, Pa., May 26, 1841.She died May 28, 1917, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth.To Mr. and Mrs. Long were born three children: Clara E., who died Nov. 8, 1887, at the age of 22 years; Sarah May, born Oct. 1, 1867, married Peter Keller, lives in Wadsworth Township; and David Edwin, born in 1873, married Mary McAfee, lives in Wadsworth Township.
Mr. Long is a Democrat and holds membership in the Reformed Church.
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History of North Central Ohio: embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron and Knox Counties
by William A. Duff
Topeka Historical Pub. Co. 1931
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Note:
Mary McAfee is the daughter of Robert James McAfee and Sarah "Sadie" Shelly of Wadsworth, Ohio.