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William Long 1878 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jun 1878

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 30 Mar 1912

Death Location: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Daniel Long

Mother: Ellen Eyler

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Finkbone

Children(s): Herman Long, Estella Long, Robert Long, Clarence Long, Long None, William Long

The story of William Long began in 1878 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, William Long resided in Washington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, William Long resided in Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. William Long married Elizabeth Finkbone, and had children including Herman Edward Long, Estella Long, Robert Long, Clarence Long, Long, William Long. William Long passed away in 1912 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Long began in 1878 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, William Long resided in Washington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, William Long resided in Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Long married Elizabeth Finkbone, and had children including Herman Edward Long, Estella Long, Robert Long, Clarence Long, Long, William Long.
  • William Long passed away in 1912 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Long's Ancestors

Self
William Long
1878 – 1912
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Daniel Howard Long
1854 – 1914
Pennsylvania
Ellen (C) Eyler
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (H) Long
1827 – 1901
Pennsylvania
Maryanna Trout
1827 – 1869
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Long
1796 – 1839
Sarah Henne
1800 – 1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Tobias Henne
1773 – 1850
Maria Strauss
1781 – 1859

William Long's Descendants

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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)
      1. 1. Gale (Louise) Zins (abt 1947 – )
  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 – )

William Long's Timeline

5 Records

1878
7 Jun 1878
Birth of William Long in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 2
William Long resided here in Washington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
William Long resided here in Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
William Long resided here in Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
30 Mar 1912
Age 34
Death of William Long in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1878
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 024141-027760
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1379; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0084
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1314; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1375327
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1379; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading Ward 11, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1314; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1375327

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1912
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 024141-027760
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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