Ruth Long (1816–1890) was born in Sevier, Tennessee, United States and died in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruth Long 1816–1890

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1816 · Sevier, Tennessee, United States

Died 10 Aug 1890 · Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States

Father Rev George Long

Mother Nancy Elizabeth Maples

Siblings Andrew J Long, Elizabeth Long, George Long Ii, Hiram Long, Isaac A Long, James Long, John Long, Levi Long, Maples Pleasant Long, Moses Long, Nancy Long

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev George Long

Nancy Elizabeth Maples

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Children

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Biography

The story of Ruth Long began in 1816 in Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Ruth Long passed away in 1890 in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States.

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1816

Birth of Ruth Long in Sevier, Tennessee, United States

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1890

Death of Ruth Long in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Long

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Sevier, Tennessee, United States (1816) across 15 generations.

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: Ruth Long (1816–1890) was born in Sevier, Tennessee, United States and died in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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