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William Preston Long 1844 – 1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1844

Birth Location: Oakahay, Covington County MS

Death Date: 07 Mar 1902

Death Location: Ovett, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Rev. Long

Mother: Mary Jordan

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1844 marked the beginning of William Preston Long's life in Oakahay, Covington County MS, to parents Rev. Archibald C. Long and Mary Ann Jordan. William Preston Long passed in 1902 at Ovett, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Rev. Long
1819 – 1867
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
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Mary Jordan
1813 – 1873
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 18 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Oakahay, Covington County MS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 07 Mar 1902
    Event Place: Ovett, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
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