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James Fenton Long 1847–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1847

Birth Location: Franklin,North Carolina

Death Date: 1879

Death Location: Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Father: Solomon Long

Mother: Mary Leonard

Spouse(s): Penelope Carlisle

Children(s): James Long, Joseph Long, Charles Long, Ann Long, Charlie Long, Major Long

The story of James Fenton Long began in 1847 in Franklin,North Carolina. In 1870, James Fenton Long resided in Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA. James Fenton Long married Penelope Nellie Margaret Carlisle, and had children including Ann W Long, Charles M Long, Charlie M Lonnie Long, James Wesley Long, Joseph Fenton Tobe Long, Major C Long. James Fenton Long passed away in 1879 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Fenton Long began in 1847 in Franklin,North Carolina.
  • In 1870, James Fenton Long resided in Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Fenton Long married Penelope Nellie Margaret Carlisle, and had children including Ann W Long, Charles M Long, Charlie M Lonnie Long, James Wesley Long, Joseph Fenton Tobe Long, Major C Long.
  • James Fenton Long passed away in 1879 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Long's Ancestors

Self
James Long
1847–1879
Birth Place: Franklin,North Carolina
Parents
Solomon Adam Long
1812–1888
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Magdalena) Leonard
1821–1907
, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Barnhardt Long
1775–1814
North Carolina, United States
Catherine Livengood
1767–1813
ZIONVILLE, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Daniel Leonard
1789–1848
Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Catherine Waggoner
1793–1875
Lexington, Rowan, NC
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Long
1740–1789
Elizabeth Gaumer
1747–
Hartman Leibengut
1727–1806
Anna Hornberger
1736–1799
Valentine Leonardt
1751–1814
Anna Sauer
1757–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Lang
1718–1804
Anna Muller
1731–1781
Michael Gomar
1723–1802
Catherine O'Michael
1735–1802
Phillip Leibengut
1690–1761
Maria Hornberger
1693–1761
Johan Hornberger
1707–1753
Anna Reiffen
1712–
Valentin Leonhardt
1718–1781
Anna Wallacher
1719–1788

James Long's Descendants

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James (Fenton) Long (abt 1847–1879) m. Penelope ("Nellie" Margaret) Carlisle (10 Mar 1849–21 May 1917)
  1. 1. James ("Wesley ") Long 1869–1949 m. Ophelia Pearce 1880–1922
    1. 1. James (Edgar) Long 1904–1951 m. Pearl Creech 1902–1979
      1. 1. Ella (Dean) Long 1927–2017
      2. 2. Zettie (Rachel) Long 1936–2015
      3. 3. Ava (Mae) Long 1922–2018
    2. 2. Annie (Bell) Long 1900–1997
    3. 3. Baby (Boy) Long 1920–1920
    4. 4. Fred (Linwood) Long 1914–1995 m. Doris (Inez) Isley 1914–1979
      1. 1. Luther (Wesley) Long 1941–2012
    5. 5. Lehman (Bennett) Long 1910–1948
    6. 6. Lila (Edna) Long 1902–1987
    7. 7. Maggie (Florence) Long 1908–1964
    8. 8. Millard Long 1905–1969 m. Mertie (Helen) Robertson 1910–2006
      1. 1. Millard (Douglas) Long 1926–2017
    9. 9. Ina (Minter) Long 1898–1988
    10. 10. Thelma Long 1913–
    11. 11. Blanche (Ophelia) Long 1918–2006
  2. 2. Joseph (Fenton "Tobe") Long 1872–1928
  3. 3. Charles (M.) Long 1874–
  4. 4. Ann (W) Long 1867–
  5. 5. Charlie (M. "Lonnie") Long 1873–1948 m. Vick Corbett 1900– m. Patti (Frances) Liles 1878–1907 m. Dora White 1898–1969 m. Alma Weathers 1893–1942
    1. 1. Blonnie (Blanche) Long 1905–1981
    2. 2. Bertha (Mae) Long 1897–1957
    3. 3. Luthur (B) Long 1902–1942
    4. 4. Lura Long 1902–
    5. 5. Oma Long 1896–1967
    6. 6. Virginia Long 1920–
  6. 6. Major (C.) Long 1875–

James Long's Timeline

4 Records

1847
abt 1847
Birth of James Fenton Long in Franklin,North Carolina
Franklin,North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 23
James Fenton Long resided here in Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
1879
1879
Age 32
Death of James Fenton Long in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
James Fenton Long resided here in Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Franklin,North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: 961; Page: 213D; Enumeration District: 042
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1134; Page: 157B; Family History Library Film: 552633

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1134; Page: 157B; Family History Library Film: 552633

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Midway, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: 961; Page: 213D; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin County, North Carolina
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 1 Jun 1861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States

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