Who was Zachariah Long?

Zachariah Long (1630–1688) was born in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Zachariah "Zack" Long 1630–1688

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1630 · Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England

Died 28 Mar 1688 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Capt Robert Long The Innkeeper

Mother Sarah Taylor Long

Siblings Anna Elizabeth Long, Anna Long, Deborah Long, Eunice Brooke Carter Long, Hannah Long, Herodias Long, Joshua Long, Mary Long, Michael Long, Rebecca Long, Robert Long, Ruth Long, Samuel Long, Sarah Long

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt Robert Long The Innkeeper

Sarah Taylor Long

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1630, Zachariah "Zack" Long entered the world in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, born to capt robert long the innkeeper and sarah taylor long. Zachariah "Zack" Long passed away in 1688 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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1630

Birth of Zachariah "Zack" Long in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England

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1688

Death of Zachariah "Zack" Long in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Zachariah Long

This ancestor line traces from Hinghham, Norfolk, England (1500) to Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England (1630) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Zachariah Long (1630–1688) was born in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Zachariah 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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