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William H Long 1827 – 1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1827

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 5 August 1901

Death Location: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Long

Mother: Sarah Henne

Spouse(s): Maryanna Trout

Children(s): Franklin Long, Jacob Long, Valeria Long, George Long, Daniel Long

In 1827, William H Long entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Long and Sarah Henne. In 1850, William H Long resided in Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, William H Long resided in Reading, North East Ward, Reading, Berks, Pennsylv. William H Long married Maryanna Trout, and had children including Franklin W Long, Jacob Long, Valeria Long, George T Long, Daniel Howard Long. William H Long passed away in 1901 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1827, William H Long entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Long and Sarah Henne.
  • In 1850, William H Long resided in Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, William H Long resided in Reading, North East Ward, Reading, Berks, Pennsylv.
  • William H Long married Maryanna Trout, and had children including Franklin W Long, Jacob Long, Valeria Long, George T Long, Daniel Howard Long.
  • William H Long passed away in 1901 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Long
1796 – 1839
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Sarah Henne
1800 – 1890
Birth Location: Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Maryanna Trout
1827 – 1869
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Franklin Long
1848 – 1880
Birth Location: –
FL
Jacob Long
1849 –
Birth Location: –
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Valeria Long
1851 – 1920
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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George Long
1852 – 1904
Birth Location: –
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Daniel Long
1854 – 1914
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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William Long's Ancestors

Self
William Long
1827 – 1901
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Long
1796 – 1839
Pennsylvania
Sarah Henne
1800 – 1890
Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Tobias (Hänni) Henne
1773 – 1850
Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Maria (Magdalena) Strauss
1781 – 1859
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1756 – 1835
Catharina Umbenhauer
1758 – 1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1711 – 1787
Maria Zerbe
1715 – 1787
Balthazar Umbenhauer
1730 – 1799
Maria Brossman
1730 – 1815

William Long's Descendants

1.
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William (H) Long (23 December 1827 – 5 August 1901) m. Maryanna Trout (1827 – December 1869)
  1. 1. Franklin (W) Long (5 Feb 1848 – January 22, 1880)
  2. 2. Jacob Long (4 Aug 1849 – )
  3. 3. Valeria Long (8 Sep 1851 – 21 Mar 1920) m. Andrew Gieringer (25 November 1835 – 17 October 1902) m. Charles Mathews (abt 1849 – )
    1. 1. Augustus Gieringer (Abt 1866 – )
    2. 2. Frederick Gieringer (abt 1867 – )
    3. 3. Charles (A) Gieringer (22 January 1869 – 29 November 1938) m. Anna (Catherine) Wagner (11 November 1873 – 11 November 1951)
      1. 1. Laurence (T.) Gieringer (13 June 1893 – 13 January 1963)
      2. 2. Paul (Augustine) Gieringer (24 May 1896 – 17 May 1975)
      3. 3. Helen Gieringer (July 1899 – 1963)
      4. 4. Laureta (J) Gieringer (22 April 1902 – 13 November 1989)
      5. 5. Naomi (B) Gieringer (21 March 1904 – 24 December 1984)
      6. 6. Esther (R) Gieringer (5 July 1905 – 19 January 1982)
      7. 7. Charles (Francis) Gieringer (31 October 1911 – 3 February 1985)
    4. 4. Thomas Gieringer (Abt 1879 – )
  4. 4. George (T) Long (6 January 1852 – 11 January 1904)
  5. 5. Daniel (Howard) Long (7 Mar 1854 – 22 March 1914) m. Ellen (C) Eyler m. Annie (R) Long (Aug 1841 – ) m. Rebecca Long (Abt 1842 – )
    1. 1. William Long (7 Jun 1878 – 30 Mar 1912) m. Elizabeth Finkbone (7 October 1873 – 9 April 1943)
      1. 1. Herman (Edward) Long (27 Jul 1895 – 1976) m. Annie Adams (abt 1898 – 1968)
        1. 1. Ruth (Stella) Long (4 Nov 1914 – 17 Oct 1918)
        2. 2. Helen Long (30 Jul 1916 – 16 Sep 1969)
        3. 3. Harold (Herman) Long (16 Jul 1918 – 22 Jul 1997) m. Elaine Gross (12 May 1920 – 28 February 1959)
        4. 4. Russell (Clarence) Long (23 Jul 1920 – 8 Sep 2006)
        5. 5. Fern Long (26 September 1925 – 15 June 2012) m. Irvin (F) Zins (28 December 1923 – 30 March 1996)
      2. 2. Estella Long (29 Jul 1899 – 2 Apr 1988)
      3. 3. Robert Long (1902 – )
      4. 4. Clarence Long (1904 – )
      5. 5. Long (23 Sep 1909 – )
      6. 6. William Long (1910 – )
    2. 2. Edward Long (Mar Abt 1880 – )

William Long's Timeline

6 Records

1827
23 December 1827
Birth of William H Long in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 23
William H Long resided here in Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
William H Long resided here in Reading, North East Ward, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, North East Ward, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
William H Long resided here in Reading Ward 8, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading Ward 8, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
5 August 1901
Age 74
Death of William H Long in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1901
9 Aug 1901
Age 74
Burial of William H Long in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1827
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Reading, North East Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1077; Page: 918; Family
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 752; Page: 306b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Reading South West Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 752; Page: 306b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Reading, North East Ward, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Reading, North East Ward, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1077; Page: 918; Family

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Reading Ward 8, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 August 1901
    Event Place: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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