LONG FAMILY Compiled by David L. Donahue, P.O. Box 218, Parsons, TN 38363-0218 ddonahue@netease.net Treat information as unproven. Verify before DAR or LDS submission. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 1 FIRST GENERATION 1. Claudius Gloud[1] Long. Died, Mar 1820, in Rutherford Co., NC?. Burial in Washington Co., TN. Gloud Long was son of another Gloud Long. The elder had a will in 1801 in Rutherford Co., NC. The younger Gloud has a will dated 1820 in which he lists sons Andrew Morrison Long, Gloud Miller Long, William Long, James F. Long, Hugh W. Long, and John S. Long. He married Sarah, 3 Dec 1792, in Rutherford Co., NC. Children: 2 i. William[2] Long. 3 ii. Hugh Watson Long. iii. Andrew Morrison (Andy) Long. Born, circa 1810, in Rutherford Co., NC. He married Catherine Edwards, 24 Jan 1823, in Rutherford Co., TN. 4 iv. Mary (Polly) Long. v. John S. Long. He married Dicy Johnson, 19 Mar 1823, in Rutherford Co., NC. vi. James Finley Long. Born in Rutherford Co., NC. He married, first, Margaret Robertson. He married, second, Mary Malinda Long. vii. Gloud Miller Long. Born, Jan 1816, in Rutherford Co., NC. Died, 15 Dec 1843, in Rutherford Co., NC. Burial in Brittain Psby C., Rutherford Co., NC. He married Nancy Deck, 27 Jan 1835, in Rutherford Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 2 SECOND GENERATION 2. William[2] Long (Claudius Gloud, 1). Born, circa 1794, in Rutherford Co., NC. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, first, Rebecca Cochran, 12 Jan 1815, in Rutherford Co., NC. Children: 5 i. Jane[3] Long. 6 ii. John Long. 7 iii. William Jefferson Long. iv. Sarah Long. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. She married J. W. Powers, circa 1851. He married, second, Martha, after 1832. Born, circa 1801. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: v. Thomas Long. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Though listed as Thomas Long in the census in 1850, he is a son of Martha by her first husband and is not a Long. 3. Hugh Watson[2] Long (Claudius Gloud, 1). Born, 22 Sep 1798, in Rutherford Co., NC. Died, 2 Nov 1849, in Decatur Co., TN. Census in Decatur Co., TN, 1850 Mortality. He married Martha A. Burnett, 25 Feb 1818, in Rutrherford Co., NC. Marriage(2): 25 Feb 1819. Born, 12 Sep 1799, in Petersburg, VA. Died, 12 Sep 1865, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 8 i. Gloud Findley[3] Long. 9 ii. Hildah Long. 10 iii. Jane C. Long. 11 iv. John Almer Long. v. Maly M. Long. Born, circa 1833, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 12 vi. William Henry Hugh Long. vii. Martha A. Long. Born, circa 1837, in TN. Census: 1850, in LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 3 SECOND GENERATION Decatur Co., TN. viii. Nancy E. Long. Born, 22 Jun 1838, in TN. Died, 25 Jun 1877. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married J. A. McIllwain. She died giving birth to quadruplets. A note on her cemetery marker says that she is buried with infants Albert Abner Sissie Ranche. 13 ix. Frances D. Long. 4. Mary (Polly)[2] Long (Claudius Gloud, 1). Born, circa 1811, in Rutherford Co., NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John A. Rains, son of Anthony Rains and Nancy Graham, after 1829. Born, circa 1795, in TN. Died, before 1850. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Children: 14 i. John Pinkley (Jack)[3] Rains. 15 ii. Isaac Wesley Rains. 16 iii. Martha C. Rains. 17 iv. William Presley (Bill) Rains. 18 v. Henry Harrison Rains. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 4 THIRD GENERATION 5. Jane[3] Long (William, 2). Born, circa 1816, in NC. Died, before 1870. She married George Johnson, circa 1836. Children: i. Desdemona(?)[4] Johnson. Born, circa 1836. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. 19 ii. Rebecca Ann Johnson. iii. Seanetta Johnson. Born, circa 1839. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. Martha A. Johnson. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. v. Jordan Johnson. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. vi. Arvina Johnson. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. Leonard Johnson. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. viii. Hugh Johnson. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. ix. William Jefferson Johnson. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. 20 x. George Wash Johnson. 6. John[3] Long (William, 2). Born, circa 1821. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Milly. Born, circa 1821. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Louisa[4] Long. Born, circa 1844, in TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. William W. Long. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. 7. William Jefferson[3] Long (William, 2). Born, circa 1825, in NC. Died, LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 5 THIRD GENERATION circa 1855. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary Jane Powers, daughter of Bennett Powers and Annice Taylor. Born, 1828. Died, 1889. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Children of Mary Jane Powers by second husband Lewis H. Todd are from the research of Sara Thomas. Children: i. Rebecca Ann (Becky)[4] Long. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. 21 ii. William B. Long. 22 iii. John W. Long. 23 iv. Andrew J. Long. 8. Gloud Findley[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, 1821, in NC. Died, 1898. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Matilda. Born, circa 1819, in TN. Died, Mar 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census in Decatur Co., TN, 1850 Mortality. Children: 24 i. John W.[4] Long. 25 ii. Gloud Findley Long. iii. Matilda Long. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Flora A. (Anna?) Shoemaker, daughter of S. E. Shoemaker and Margaret, circa 1856. Born, circa 1830. Died, 23 Apr 1888. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 26 iv. James Henry Long. v. Margaret A./Maggie Long. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married William A. Morris, 21 Dec 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 27 vi. Hugh William (Hood) Long. 28 vii. William Street (Wid) Long. 29 viii. Martha Isabel Long. ix. Eudora Victoria Long. Born, circa 1868. Resided: after 1893, in Clay Co., TN. She married Robert Henry McMurry, son of Thomas McMurry and Pauline West, 16 Aug 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. 30 x. Granville Day Long. 9. Hildah[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, circa 1824. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James C. Newsom, son of Newsom Ancestor. Born, circa 1810. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. William M.[4] Newsom. Born, Nov 1840, in TN. Census: 1850, in LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 6 THIRD GENERATION Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary W. ii. Malinda J. Newsom. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Mary A. Newsom. Born, circa 1846. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. 31 iv. Pleasant Greenberry Newsom. v. Lucy A. Newsom. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. S. V. Newsom. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. vii. W. H. Newsom. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. viii. James F. Newsom. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 32 ix. William T. Newsom. 33 x. John W. Newsom. xi. Starling Newsom. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 10. Jane C.[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, circa 1829, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Hugh C. Brigance, son of Clinton Brigance and Sarah L., after 1850. Born, circa 1821, in Gallatin Co., IL?. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Hugh W.[4] Brigance. Born, circa 1856, in TN. ii. John W. Brigance. Born, circa 1858, in TN. iii. Alexander F. Brigance. Born, circa 1863, in TN. iv. Robert F. Brigance. Born, circa 1867, in TN. v. Soliman Brigance. Born, circa 1867, in TN. 11. John Almer[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, circa 1830, in Rutherford Co., NC. Died, 27 Mar 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Minister/Farmer. He married, first, Louisa Jane Boren, daughter of Elijah F. Boren and Sarah, circa 1850. Born, circa 1836. Died, circa 1876. Children: 34 i. Matilda Jane[4] Long. ii. Mary A. Long. Born, circa 1855, in Decatur Co., TN. She married C. H. Young, 24 Jan 1874, in Perry Co., TN. iii. Abner (Almer?) W. Long. Born, circa 1858, in Decatur Co., TN. 35 iv. Susan Frances Long. 36 v. Stephen Gloud Long. vi. William Pinkney Long. Born, 29 Jul 1865, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Nov 1929, in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Collin Co., TX. Resided in Delta Co., Collin LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 7 THIRD GENERATION Co., TX. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Cordelia Johnson, 12 Jan 1890, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. vii. John Henry Long. Born, 7 Mar 1868, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Oct 1935, in Collin Co., TX. Burial in Odd Fellows Cem., Fannin Co., TX. Resided: circa 1895, in Collin Co., Lamar Co., TX. He married Mary Alice Kinman, 8 Oct 1895, in Collin Co., TX. John Henry Long was known as "H" Long. He committed suicide. viii. Sarah Isabella Long. Born, 11 Oct 1871, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 5 Oct 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ix. Alonzo (Lonnie) Long. Born, Apr 1874. Died, circa 1945. Resided: circa 1900, in Collin Co., or Lamar Co., TX. He married, first, Alice Churchwell, daughter of John W. Churchwell and Mary R. Derosett, 8 Feb 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1901. He married, second, Eva M. Evans, 26 May 1901, in Lamar Co., TX. He married, second, Mahalie E. Welch, daughter of Jeremiah Benton (Jerry) Welch and Frances Emiline Jackson, 30 Aug 1876, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 May 1856. Died, 22 Jul 1881. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: x. Robert M. Long. Born, 29 Nov 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Mar 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. xi. Neely May Long. Born, 17 Jun 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Feb 1957, in Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married William Jack Lewis, 25 Feb 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Eliza Medora Welch, daughter of Jeremiah Benton (Jerry) Welch and Frances Emiline Jackson. License, 5 Oct 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1858. Died, 1930. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: xii. Jessie Lee Long. Born, 18 Aug 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1 Oct 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 37 xiii. Ethel Blank (Blankie) Long. 12. William Henry Hugh[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, 14 Jul 1834, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 15 Feb 1896, in Perry Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Henry Hugh Long learned the tanner's trade but abandoned the business after his apprenticeship. He served in the Federal army in the 2nd Tennessee cavalry under Col. O. N. Haney and served through the later part of the Civil war. He and his wife were members of the Missionary Baptist Church. He settled on Deer Creek in Perry County and was Sheriff of Perry County 1868-1870. He married Augusta Evaline Simmons, daughter of Benjamin Simmons and Louisa Young, 25 Mar 1854, in Perry Co., TN. Born, circa 1834. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 8 THIRD GENERATION i. Sarah Ann[4] Long. ii. Frances E. Long. iii. James N. Long. 38 iv. John W. Long. 13. Frances D.[3] Long (Hugh Watson, 3). Born, circa 1841, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Hugh Frizzell, son of James Sanders Frizzell and Martha Francis Jones, circa 1860. Born, 1837, in Coffee Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. M. J.[4] Frizzell. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. M. F. Frizzell. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 14. John Pinkley (Jack)[3] Rains. Born, 10 Mar 1833, in TN. Died, 3 Jan 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Court Clerk. John Rains is said to have been in the Confederate Army. It would take a study of the various John/John P./J. P. Rains to determine which unit he served in. He married Rebecca Isabelle (Belle) Little, 1 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 39 i. Lena[4] Rains. ii. John H. Rains. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 15. Isaac Wesley[3] Rains. Born, circa 1835. Birth(2): circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Sarah Jane Graham. Born, 16 Jul 1833. Died, 20 Mar 1904. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 40 i. I. W.[4] Rains. 16. Martha C.[3] Rains. Born, 1837. Died, 1917. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James Matt Rushing, son of Burrell Rushing and Sarah Jane Houston. Born, circa 1847. Died, before 1880. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 9 THIRD GENERATION 41 i. L. Fredona[4] Rushing. 42 ii. James M. Rushing. 17. William Presley (Bill)[3] Rains. Born, 1840, in TN. Died, 1885. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Eliza Ann Houston, daughter of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold. Born, 13 Jan 1850. Died, 1929. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Edgar[4] Rains. Born, 1871. Died, 1889. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. 43 ii. Frances Emma Etta Rains. 18. Henry Harrison[3] Rains. Born, 12 May 1841, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He was the Harrison H. Rains who served in the Union army as Private, Company C, 2nd Mounted Infantry. He married Mary Jane Houston, daughter of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold, 2 Jan 1866. Born, 18 Aug 1848. Died, 1916. Birth(2): 1849. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. John Pinkney[4] Rains. Born, 1867. Died, 1945. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ellen Bryant. License, 25 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. 44 ii. James Adolphus (Dolph) Rains. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 10 FOURTH GENERATION 19. Rebecca Ann[4] Johnson. Born, circa 1838. Died, 1870. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Benjamin F. Bartholomew, son of John Bartholomew and Nancy. Born, circa 1829, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1869. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Benjamin F. Bartholomew and his wife Rebecca Ann Johnson are buried in unmarked graves near their daughter Martha J. Boose at Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 45 i. George Washington (Took)[5] Bartholomew. 46 ii. John Lafayette (Fate) Bartholomew. iii. Lee Thomas Bartholomew. Born, 13 Nov 1860. Died, 13 Dec 1947. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Tealie A. His grave is unmarked. 47 iv. Martha J. (Mattie) Bartholomew. v. Rebecca L. Bartholomew. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Scott. vi. Benjamin F. Bartholomew. Born, circa 1869. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Kathleen Moody TenBrook lists his dates as 1869-1869. He seems to be listed in the 1870 census but is not mentioned in the 7 October 1872 guardianship records. Benjamin F. Bartholomew is buried next to his father in an unmarked grave at Oak Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 20. George Wash[4] Johnson. Born, 1856. Died, 1936. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Belle. Children: 48 i. Thomas Jefferson[5] Johnson. ii. Polly Ann Johnson. Resided: 1960, in Scotts Hill, TN. She LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 11 FOURTH GENERATION married Unknown Moody. 21. William B.[4] Long (William Jefferson, 7). Born, 7 May 1848, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 23 May 1930, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. "William B. Long was born in Henderson County, Tenn., May 7, 1848, of poor but respectable parentage. His father, Jefferson Long, dying when willian was very young, left him in almost destitute circumstances. He was reared by his mother and step-father, 'who was also in moderate circumstances,' up to the age of seventeen years, after which he started out penniless, with nothing but his unflinching determination to succeed in life. He worked incessantly, almost day and night, until he by dint of hard labor earned a sufficiency to set himself up in business, which he commenced in the village of Middleburg (Long) in 1880. He was elected justice of the peace over his opponents by a handsome majority in 1882. He has made rapid strides in the way of fame and wealth, and at this early date [c1887] is worth between $10,000 and $15,000, and now stands as one of the leading and most enterprising men of his county. Mr. Long is a man of smooth temperament, unassuming, accomodating, and well liked by all unbiased minds who have dealings with him." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] He married Keziah Bennett. Born, 11 Dec 1829. Died, 15 Jul 1922. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. In the 1850 census Keziah Bennett apperas in the household of W. J. White. Children: i. Margaret A.[5] Long. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 49 ii. William Jess Long. iii. Ada L. Long. Born, 1874. Died, 1950, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married William W. (Bill) Rogers, son of Tavener Rogers and Mary J. Powers, 27 Oct 1898, in Henderson Co., TN. Ada L. Long was married to Bill Rogers who died as a result of an election day shooting in Middleburg. They had no children. She was a member of of the Oak Grove Methodist Church. She died of cancer. 22. John W.[4] Long (William Jefferson, 7). Born, 1850. Died, 1880. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Silva Josephine Martin. Born, 16 Jul 1852. Died, 22 Jun 1927. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 50 i. Mary Addie[5] Long. 51 ii. F. Ella Long. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 12 FOURTH GENERATION 52 iii. Arthur Jefferson Long. iv. A. L./Ales Long. Born, 1878. Died, 1888. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Tiny Long. Resided: 1973, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. She married Unknown White. vi. Evdie Long. Resided: 1973, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. She married Unknown Brasher. 23. Andrew J.[4] Long (William Jefferson, 7). Born, 22 Sep 1854. Died, 11 Dec 1894. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Nancy Miranda Ann Dial. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Catharine L.[5] Long. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 53 ii. William J. D. (Jeff) Long. iii. Caldonia Long. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Asa Moody, 5 Mar 1894, in Henderson Co., TN. 54 iv. George W. Long. v. Louisa Z. A. Long. Born, circa 1880. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Will B. Durham, 12 Aug 1899, in Henderson Co., TN. 55 vi. Martha Louvenia (Mattie) Long. 24. John W.[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, Jul 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Samantha Gore, 18 Sep 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 56 i. William F.[5] Long. ii. Robert L. Long. Born, Oct 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Cosie Lee Mays, 15 Jun 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Mary E. Mays, 21 Dec 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1862. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: iii. Arthur A. Long. Born, Nov 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 25. Gloud Findley[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married R. A. Cox, 1 Apr 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. L. B.[5] Long. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 13 FOURTH GENERATION TN. 26. James Henry[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, 14 Sep 1857. Died, 30 Sep 1898. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. He married Martha Victoria Rains. License, 16 Jan 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Sep 1870. Died, 7 Apr 1939. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Halley Augustus[5] Long. Born, 26 Dec 1889. Died, 23 May 1891. Burial in Long Cem., Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. 57 ii. Lela Hester (Jessie) Long. 58 iii. Harry Long. 59 iv. Russell Finley Long. 27. Hugh William (Hood)[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, 5 Aug 1861. Died, 27 Apr 1913. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Eliza A. Arnold, daughter of James Ephraim Arnold and Laverne Ann Houston, 12 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Sep 1861. Died, 13 Feb 1948. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Alta Ray[5] Long. Born, 13 Oct 1892. Died, 16 Jun 1898. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Denver Eugene Long. Born, 23 Dec 1893. Died, 11 Jul 1896. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Howell Long. Born, circa 1896. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. In the 1920 census Howell Long is living in the household of his cousin double first cousin James Connie Long. 28. William Street (Wid)[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, 5 Aug 1861. Died, 26 Feb 1918. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Emma A. Arnold, daughter of James Ephraim Arnold and Laverne Ann Houston, 24 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1866, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Jun 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Emma (Arnold) Long died of cancer. Children: 60 i. James Connie[5] Long. 61 ii. Gordon Casey Long. iii. Edith Hughel Long. Born, 19 Sep 1895. Died, 17 Jul 1901. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 29. Martha Isabel[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, Dec 1866. Died, 1933. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 14 FOURTH GENERATION She married James Franklin Houston, son of Samuel Madison (Matt) Houston and Mary H. Jennings, 24 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Dec 1865. Died, 1954. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 62 i. Exa V.[5] Houston. ii. Don G. Houston. Born, Sep 1891. Died, 22 Jun 1892. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 63 iii. Kennie K. Houston. 30. Granville Day[4] Long (Gloud Findley, 8). Born, 1870. Died, 1930. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Ardena Howell, 23 Dec 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1869. Died, 1924. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Ross C.[5] Long. Born, Oct 1897. He married Ella Haynes Smith, 27 Feb 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Zelma Long. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. 31. Pleasant Greenberry[4] Newsom. Born, circa 1847. Birth(2): circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Rachel C. Akins. Born, 24 Feb 1842. Died, 12 Jul 1896. Burial in Spence Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Martha E.[5] Newsom. Born, 11 Oct 1865. Died, 25 Oct 1943. Burial in Yellow Spg. Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married W. A. Ballinger, 21 Dec 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. 64 ii. Lucy J. Newsom. iii. William R. Newsom. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Daniel Newsom. Born, circa 1871. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. v. John H. Newsom. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 65 vi. Monroe D. Newsom. vii. Elbert Newsom. Born, circa 1877. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. viii. Joseph Newsom. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. ix. George Newsom. Born, Aug 1881. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. x. Victoria Newsom. Born, Apr 1884. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married G. B. Budde, 1 Jan 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Harriet E. Miller, 31 Dec 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Nov 1861. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 15 FOURTH GENERATION xi. Obbie Newsom. Born, Jan 1899. Resided: 1957, in Yorkville, TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 32. William T.[4] Newsom. Born, Jul 1853. Died, 1934. Burial in Carroll Cem., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. He married Martha A. Born, 27 Mar 1853. Died, 15 Apr 1924. Burial in Carroll Cem., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. Children: i. Mary A.[5] Newsom. Born, 13 Nov 1873. Died, 24 Apr 1886. Burial in Carroll Cem., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Jasper B. Newsom. Born, Nov 1874. Died, 1962. Burial in Johnston's Cem., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. He married Samantha. iii. Laura S. Newsom. Born, Mar 1879. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. iv. R. E. Newsom. Born, 25 Jan 1882. Died, 30 Jun 1882. Burial in Carroll Cem., Chester Co., TN. v. Lula Newsom. Born, Apr 1883. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. vi. Seba L. Newsom. Born, 23 Nov 1886. Died, 10 Mar 1919. Burial in Carroll Cem., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. vii. Esterlee Newsom. Born, Nov 1890. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. viii. Isaac T. Newsom. Born, 1895. Died, 1978. Burial in Ches. Mem. Gard., Chester Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. He married Unknown. ix. Ellis Newsom. Born, Jun 1896. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. 33. John W.[4] Newsom. Born, 1857. Died, 1911. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Bettie. Born, 6 Jun 1868. Died, 21 Jun 1919. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Pearlie[5] Newsom. Born, 1892. Died, 1907. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Wesley Newsom. Born, 1900. Died, 1903. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 34. Matilda Jane[4] Long (John Almer, 11). Born, 9 Oct 1851, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Mar 1920, in Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. Burial in Sharon Cem., Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. Resided: after 1882, in TX. Her family moved to Delta Co., Texas, in 1886 and later settled in Wood Co., TX. She had seven children, three of whom died as infants. She married Elisha Henderson Harris, son of John William Harris and LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 16 FOURTH GENERATION Rebecca Emmaline Bowman, 12 Jan 1872, in Perry Co., TN. Born, 23 Feb 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Feb 1933, in Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. Children: i. Mary Frances (Mollie)[5] Harris. Born, 16 Dec 1872, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 29 Nov 1962, in Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. Burial in Sharon Cem., Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. She married Mark Cornelius Brewer, 18 Jul 1897, in Cooper, Delta Co., TX. ii. John William Harris. Born, 19 Feb 1875, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jun 1960, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Burial in Restland Cem., Dallas Co., TX. He married Dora Bell Thompson, 10 Oct 1897, in TX. iii. Roxanna (Roxie) Harris. Born, 27 Jan 1882, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Feb 1977, in Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX. Burial in Friendship Cem., Bairdstown, Lamar Co., TX. She married Albert Owen Harris, 7 Nov 1897, in Cooper, Delta Co., TX. iv. Almedia (Medie) Harris. Born, 27 Oct 1884, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Apr 1969, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Burial in Friendship Cem., Bairdstown, Lamar Co., TX. She married Frank B. Gunn, 7 Mar 1900, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. 35. Susan Frances[4] Long (John Almer, 11). Born, 25 Dec 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Mar 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Bennett L. Powers, son of Henry M. Powers and Purilla W. Essary, circa 1875. Born, 22 Jul 1857, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 8 Feb 1927, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Children: 66 i. Leora Belle[5] Powers. ii. Louisa Fannie Powers. Born, Aug 1879, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1941, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Louisa Fannie Powers never married. 67 iii. Mauddenie Powers. 68 iv. Luther Madison Powers. v. Oscar Lee Powers. Born, 30 Jun 1887, in TX. Died, 1928, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Elwood Cem., Shelby Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Oscar Lee Powers died from an explosion on a Mississippi River barge. vi. Virginia H. Powers. Born, Mar 1890. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married J. H. DePriest. vii. Sarepta/Sarah J. Powers. Born, 28 Jun 1892. Died, 20 Feb 1978. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married James Haskey Loftin, 13 Feb 1917. viii. Roger M. Powers. Born, Mar 1895. Burial in CA. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 17 FOURTH GENERATION 36. Stephen Gloud[4] Long (John Almer, 11). Born, 1862, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Oct 1897, in Lake Co., TN. Burial in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN. Occupation: Teamster. He married Eliza Helen (Lyde) Triplett, daughter of Thomas W. Triplett and Elizabeth Cartwright, 18 Oct 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1865, in Boyd Co., KY. Died, 10 Feb 1934, in Madison Co., TN. Burial: 12 Feb 1934, in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Thomas Watson[5] Long. Born, circa 1882, in TX. Died, circa 1885, in TX. ii. Homer Ashley Long. Born, 13 Aug 1884, in Fayette Co., TX. Died, 10 Nov 1957, in Ellendale, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Highland Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. He married Ada Bell Crossnoe, daughter of Melvin Thomas Crossnoe and Elizabeth (Lizzie), 26 Oct 1906, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1921. 69 iii. Edith Mae Long. iv. Maude Evelyn Long. Born, 17 Feb 1889, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Died, 29 Jun 1981, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Browns Meth. C., Madison Co., TN. She married Ollie V. Edwards, 6 Jan 1908, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. v. Ernest A. Long. Born, 22 Nov 1890, in TX. Died, 27 Apr 1965, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Highland Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Willie M. Thomas, 13 Aug 1910, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. vi. Felex Almer (Al) Long. Born, 1 Jun 1893, in TX. Died, 10 Sep 1954, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hopewell Cem., Carroll Co., TN. He married Eva Mozelle Pollard, 18 Oct 1925. Felex Almer Long served in the 117th Infantry, 30th Division, U.S. Army during World War I. vii. R. D. Sankey (Sank) Long. Born, 4 Mar 1895, in Delta Co., TX. Died, 1956, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Mary Alma Jackson, daughter of Tom Jackson and Ella Gregory, 7 Dec 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. viii. John Richard Long. Born, 7 Feb 1897, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Died, 5 Nov 1952, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Ridgecrest Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Fireman. He married Evie Dean Smith, daughter of William Henderson Smith and Minnie L. Dismuke, 17 Nov 1922, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. 37. Ethel Blank (Blankie)[4] Long (John Almer, 11). Born, 29 May 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Feb 1934, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Although some people want to list her name as Blanche, her name really was Blank. Ricky Long of Jackson, who researches the Long family, explains the reason. "John A. Long's will was written prior to her birth, so it named 'Lonnie, Neely May, Long.' Therefore, she was named Blank." LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 18 FOURTH GENERATION She married Jack G. Camper, 15 Jan 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Feb 1879. Died, 20 Jan 1939. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 70 i. Earl[5] Camper. ii. Guthrie (Gath) Camper. Born, 26 Feb 1903. Resided: 1978, in Trezevant, Carroll Co., TN. iii. Valley Ellen Camper. Born, 8 Dec 1906. Died, 8 Dec 1906. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Golden Green (Tom) Camper. Born, 1907. Resided: 1978, in KY. 71 v. Isabell (Iza) Camper. 72 vi. Hayden (Hade) Brazie Camper. 73 vii. Tobe A. (Gober) Camper. 74 viii. Rhodes (Doc) Camper. ix. Pinia Camper. Born, 1 Apr 1915. Died, 4 May 1976. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. She married Johnny Cook. x. Fred Camper. Born, 1917. Resided: 1978, in KY. He married Ruby Lois Davis, daughter of William Shadrack (Shade) Davis and Alice Artelia (Tela) Scott. 75 xi. James (Jim) Camper. xii. Maxine Camper. Born, 1920. Resided: 1996, in Benton, Marshall Co., KY. She married Palmer White, son of George Ernest White and Artie L. Wyatt, 30 Jun 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. 76 xiii. Lila J. Camper. 77 xiv. Clovis (Big Boy) Camper. 38. John W.[4] Long (William Henry Hugh, 12). Born, 1869. Died, 1912. He married Catherine Blackburn, daughter of August Blackburn and Rebecca Carter. Born, 1869. Died, 1905. Children: 78 i. Howser[5] Long. ii. Watson Long. Watson Long died at an early age. iii. Ervie Long. Ervie Long died at an early age. iv. Dora Long. Dora Long died at an early age. v. McKinley Long. vi. Andrew Long. vii. Albert Long. viii. Elnora Long. 39. Lena[4] Rains (John Pinkley (Jack), 14). Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married William E. Rushing, son of Richard Burrell Rushing and Mary J. Smith, 21 Jan 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jun 1872, in TN. Burial in Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 19 FOURTH GENERATION i. Wilma[5] Rushing. Born, Oct 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 40. I. W.[4] Rains (Isaac Wesley, 15). Born, 1866. Died, 1939. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Ara Wallace, 9 Apr 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1876. Died, 24 Aug 1902. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 79 i. Loy E.[5] Rains. He married, second, Sophia J. Perry, 26 Nov 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1878. Died, 1970. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 41. L. Fredona[4] Rushing. Born, 8 Jan 1869. Died, 7 Apr 1957, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, James A. Liles, 28 Apr 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 80 i. Ina[5] Liles. She married, second, William Patterson Lewis, son of William Henry Lewis and Harriet Ann (Hattie) Mitchell, 11 Apr 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Sep 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1933. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: ii. W. Curtley Lewis. Born, circa 1904. Resided: 1957, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1993, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. 42. James M.[4] Rushing. Born, 1871. Died, 1952. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur County. He married, first, Josie Howell, 8 Mar 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 1914, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 81 i. Hurlet[5] Rushing. 82 ii. J. Harbert (Harb) Rushing. iii. Earl H. Rushing. Born, 17 Jun 1910. Died, 15 Nov 1987. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes that he was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II. The obituary for him in the Parsons News Leader (18 Nov 1987) did not mention any LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 20 FOURTH GENERATION wife or children survivors. He married, second, Emma Taylor, daughter of Andrew Jackson Taylor and Larthine T. Rosson, 11 Sep 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Apr 1879. Died, 4 Nov 1967. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 43. Frances Emma Etta[4] Rains (William Presley (Bill), 17). Born, 18 Jul 1872. Died, 6 Sep 1954. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Charles Rasmus (Charlie) Carrington. Born, 2 Oct 1863. Died, 2 Nov 1924. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Jimmie[5] Carrington. Born, 10 Mar 1891. Died, 21 Oct 1981. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 83 ii. Zula Rains Carrington. iii. Grace Carrington. Died, 2 Aug 1892. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iv. Infant Daughter Carrington. Born, 23 Aug 1907. Died, 23 Aug 1907. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 44. James Adolphus (Dolph)[4] Rains (Henry Harrison, 18). Born, 11 Mar 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jul 1939. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Pharmacist. He married, first, Lula Belle Triplett, daughter of Thomas W. Triplett and Elizabeth Cartwright, 1 Nov 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Aug 1870, in OH. Died, 5 Mar 1918. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Herschell Leigh[5] Rains. Born, 30 Jan 1896. 84 ii. Herman Vance Rains. iii. Hilden Paul Rains. Born, 21 Sep 1900. iv. Jimmie Graden Rains. Born, 27 Aug 1903. v. Anna Lou Rains. Born, 22 Feb 1913. He married, second, Lottie Thelma Boyd, 27 Nov 1918. Children: 85 vi. Thelma Lounell Rains. vii. Peggy Inez Rains. viii. Rose Marie Rains. ix. James Adolphus Rains. x. Billy Boyd Rains. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 21 FIFTH GENERATION 45. George Washington (Took)[5] Bartholomew. Born, 15 Jul 1855, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Nov 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. George Washington Bartholomew and his son James l. (Bud) Bartholomew were killed by Dan Powers in an election day shooting. This incident is reported in Auburn powers' "History of Henderson County, Tennessee." He married Malise A. (Lizza) Essary, daughter of J. Montgomery Essary and Catherine Moody, circa 1879. Born, 27 Sep 1862. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: 86 i. William Thomas (Tom)[6] Bartholomew. 87 ii. James L. (Bud) Bartholomew. iii. Benjamin Bartholomew. Born, 24 Jan 1886, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Mar 1888. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Marvin Bartholomew. Born, 2 Nov 1888, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 20 Sep 1898. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. v. Larceny Bartholomew. Born, 15 Apr 1891, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 18 Oct 1898. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. vi. Andrew W. Bartholomew. Born, Oct 1893, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1985. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. He married Ellen (Ella) Teague, daughter of Adam (Add) Teague and Mary Jane Overman, 4 Oct 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. Richard M. Bartholomew. Born, Mar 1896, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Vera Maness, 15 Oct 1914. Richard M. bartholomew is said to be buried at Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. viii. Joseph (Joe) Bartholomew. Born, 30 Dec 1898, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Jan 1899. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 22 FIFTH GENERATION Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. ix. Ada Bartholomew. Born, 1900, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1940. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. She married James A. (Jim) Teague, son of Adam (Add) Teague and Mary Jane Overman. x. Albert Bartholomew. Born, 27 Apr 1902, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Dec 1912. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 46. John Lafayette (Fate)[5] Bartholomew. Born, 27 Dec 1857. Died, 29 Jun 1935. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, first, Annie E. Born, 21 Mar 1866. Died, 8 Aug 1913. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Mary Frances Thomas. Born, 2 Nov 1860. Died, 24 Feb 1913. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 88 i. James Lee (Jim)[6] Bartholomew. 47. Martha J. (Mattie)[5] Bartholomew. Born, 1865. Died, 1936. Birth(2): Dec 1866. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, Areny/Churchwell [Jowers] Houston, son of Emeline Houston. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He appears as Areny Jowers (4) in the 1860 census and as Churchwell Houston (10) in the 1870 census. In tying this Houston family together it is assumed that he is the C. G. Houston (1863-1897) reported by R. H. Harris in "Henderson County, Tennessee Cemetery Inscriptions" to be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in the Middleburg. In a genealogy of his wife's family he is referred to as Matt Houston. Children: 89 i. Eva Mae (Mamie)[6] Houston. 90 ii. Alcie Beulah Houston. iii. Sallie Houston. Born, Apr 1893. Died, before 1969. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. 91 iv. Tina Houston. 92 v. James Troy Houston. She married, second, Unknown Boose, circa 1902. Children: 93 vi. Tavy Boose. 48. Thomas Jefferson[5] Johnson (George Wash, 20). Born, 12 Nov 1879. Died, 2 Jun 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 23 FIFTH GENERATION Thomas Jefferson Johnson was a member of Judson Baptist Church and a Mason. He married Florence Rushing, daughter of Richard Burl Rushing and Virginia Elizabeth Harrell. Born, 3 Nov 1883. Died, 27 Dec 1968. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children: 94 i. Hattie M.[6] Johnson. 95 ii. Ellentine (Tiny) Johnson. iii. Ellis Johnson. Born, 30 Jul 1907. Resided: 1994, in Scotts Hill, TN. 96 iv. George D. Johnson. v. Richard Woodrow Johnson. Born, 11 Feb 1913. Died, 9 Jun 1991. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Linda Mae. vi. Cathleen Johnson. Born, 23 Jan 1917. Resided: 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Vernice R. Montgomery, 22 May 1937. vii. Fannie Johnson. Died, before 1985. Resided: 1960, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown McClanahan. 49. William Jess[5] Long (William B., 21). Born, 27 Dec 1870, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1937. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1932, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. Jess Long built a house and store on the noirth side of the railroad tracks at Beacon. He married, first, Mollie Melvina Thomas, daughter of Christopher Columbus Thomas and Emilie J. Rogers. Born, 1870. Died, 1910. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 97 i. Beulah[6] Long. 98 ii. William Hershell Long. iii. Clara Estelah Long. Born, 29 Feb 1896. Died, 10 Jul 1910. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Infant Long. Born, 27 Sep 1898. Died, 27 Sep 1898. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 99 v. Margaret (Maggie) Long. vi. Infant Long. Born, 24 Jan 1901. Died, 24 Jan 1901. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. vii. Clyde Long. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. She married T. L. (Dock) Morris. 100 viii. Elvis E. Long. ix. J. Earnest Long. Born, 1908. Died, 1935. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Earnest Long was killed in an automobile accident. x. Infant Long. Born, 10 Jun 1910. Died, 10 Jun 1910. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 24 FIFTH GENERATION xi. Bertha Long. Born, circa 1920. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Andrew L. Joyner. He married, second, Carrie Crawley, daughter of J. Monroe Crawley and Laura Ashcraft, 31 Jul 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1883. Died, 1975. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 101 xii. James B. Long. 102 xiii. Meta Long. 103 xiv. Herbert P. (Booty) Long. xv. Harry F. Long. Born, circa 1918. Died, 1945, in Indochina. Burial: 28 Feb 1950, in Taylor Nat. Cem., Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Birdie Lou Odle, 10 May 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. An article in the Parsons News Leader (3 Mar 1950) about his reburial in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery reads: "Lt. Long was a graduate of Parsons High, attended Union University in Jackson, taught in Decatur County schools, coached a year at Parsons High and worked at Milan Arsenal before entering the air force. He was based in New Guinea at the time of his fatal mission." 104 xvi. Paula Marie Long. 50. Mary Addie[5] Long (John W., 22). Born, 16 Apr 1871. Died, 12 Jul 1899. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. She married William Jackson Veal, son of Morris Veal and Nancy Ellen Rushing, 5 Mar 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Aug 1860. Died, 18 Jan 1924. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: i. Willie H.[6] Veal. Born, 21 Oct 1891. Died, 21 Jul 1892. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Jessie M. Veal. Born, 18 May 1893. Died, 17 Jul 1899. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 105 iii. Callie Lee Veal. iv. Dora A. Veal. Born, 6 Feb 1897. Died, 16 Sep 1902. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 51. F. Ella[5] Long (John W., 22). Born, 28 Oct 1874. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Ruben (Rube) Elliott, 7 Aug 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Apr 1869. Died, 30 Oct 1912. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Zula Mae[6] Elliott. Born, 1904. Died, 1921. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Leo Rube Elliott. Born, 20 Aug 1911. Died, 10 May 1991. Burial LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 25 FIFTH GENERATION in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. 106 iii. Orville M. Elliott. 52. Arthur Jefferson[5] Long (John W., 22). Born, 1876. Died, Feb 1973. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A. J. Long was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He married, first, Nancy M. Ether Harrington, daughter of Francis Marion Harrington and Temperance Lillian Lomax, 25 Dec 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Apr 1877. Died, 7 Nov 1908. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Arbie[6] Long. Born, 25 Jun 1895. Died, 27 Jun 1896. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Infant Long. Born, Oct 1896. Died, Oct 1896. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Alice Long. Born, 15 Dec 1899. Died, 15 Feb 1915. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iv. Virgil P. Long. Born, 1902. Resided: 1973, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. He married, first, Jettie M. Helms, 13 Aug 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Essie Powers, daughter of Evander Etheredge Powers and Kizzie Averett. v. Fielden T. Long. Born, Sep 1905. Died, 16 Mar 1906. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. vi. Ezra Long. Born, Oct 1907. Died, Jul 1908. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Matilda T. Grimsley, 10 Feb 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 3 Sep 1865. Died, 8 May 1919. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Beulah McNeal (120), 2 Sep 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 107 vii. Richard Thomas Long. 108 viii. Nellie Helen Long. ix. Wilma Long. Born, 20 Dec 1927. Resided: 1973, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Herschel C. Davis, son of Floyd E. Davis and Lela M. Fisher. 53. William J. D. (Jeff)[5] Long (Andrew J., 23). Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Ada Hay, 23 Apr 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, May 1879. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Andrew[6] Long. Born, Mar 1894. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 26 FIFTH GENERATION ii. Vestie Long. Born, Dec 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Henry Long. Born, Feb 1899. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. William R. Long. Born, 8 Jan 1901. Died, 1 Feb 1901. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 54. George W.[5] Long (Andrew J., 23). Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Dora Wright, 6 Jul 1902, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. J. Lablonde(?) W.[6] Long. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. George W. Long. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Charles Long. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Dennis Long. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Thomas Long. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Eurie A. Long. Born, circa 1919. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. 55. Martha Louvenia (Mattie)[5] Long (Andrew J., 23). Born, 1886. Died, 1910. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. She married James Lee (Jim) Bartholomew (88). 56. William F.[5] Long (John W., 24). Born, Jul 1876. Died, 1941. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Maggie Bell Anderson, 21 Nov 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1886. Died, 1919. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Elmer H.[6] Long. Born, 25 Sep 1901. Died, 15 Oct 1901. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Cova Long. Born, circa 1902. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Hurschel Long. Born, circa 1905. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Ray Long. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Elmer (Alma?) Long. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Eli Long. Born, circa 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. 57. Lela Hester (Jessie)[5] Long (James Henry, 26). Born, 18 Apr 1891. Died, 25 Jun 1980, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Lela (Long) Brown was a member of Bible Hill Baptist Church. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 27 FIFTH GENERATION She married John R. Brown, son of Robert Milton Brown and Mary C. Hendrix. License, 27 May 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Aug 1886. Died, 16 Jul 1951. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Harrell Bon (Harry)[6] Brown. Born, 18 Aug 1907. Died, 1948. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Louis (Lewis?) Brown. Born, 25 Nov 1911. Resided: 1977, in Sugar Tree, Decatur Co., TN. iii. James Robert Brown. Born, 11 Mar 1914. Died, 12 Jun 1977, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. An obituary for James brown lists mother and sisters, but not wife or children. iv. Fay/Faye Brown. Born, 30 Nov 1917. Resided: 1977, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Unknown Czeblinski. v. Barney Brown. Born, 18 Mar 1921. Died, before 1977. vi. Lavana Brown. Born, 18 Jan 1924. Resided: 1977, in Lacrosse, WI. She married Unknown Dally. 58. Harry[5] Long (James Henry, 26). Born, 20 Oct 1893, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Mar 1973, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cabinetmaker. He married, first, Sophronia Mae Yates, 30 Apr 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Dec 1898. Died, 22 Oct 1918. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Gussie Marie[6] Long. Born, 9 May 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married James Ralph Parsons. He married, second, Ruby Houston, daughter of Marcus deLafayette Houston and Maude E. Swafford, 3 Jan 1925. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 110 ii. Lola Ruth Long. iii. James Houston Long. Born, 19 Dec 1931. Resided: 1973, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. iv. Harry Lynnville Long. Born, 5 Feb 1933. Resided: 1973, in Rockmart, Paulding Co., GA. Resided: 1991, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. 111 v. Martha Estelle Long. 59. Russell Finley[5] Long (James Henry, 26). Born, 17 Dec 1897. Died, 3 Mar 1972. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Laura Jones, daughter of J. R. (Johnse/Jonce) Jones and M. Angeline Harris, 16 Aug 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 Oct 1900. Died, 21 LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 28 FIFTH GENERATION Aug 1971, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Laura (Jones) Long was a member of Bible Hill Baptist Church. Children: 112 i. Gordon E.[6] Long. ii. Mildred Long. Born, 20 Jun 1921. Resided: 1973, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. She married Jessie Gwinn. iii. Margie Long. Born, 3 Mar 1931. Died, 3 Mar 1931. 113 iv. Russell Jones Long. 60. James Connie[5] Long (William Street (Wid), 28). Born, 16 Dec 1886. Died, 15 Dec 1965. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Accountant. He married Anne Selina (Annie) Austin, daughter of John James Austin and Mary Lou Swift, 22 Dec 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Jun 1883, in Mena, Polk Co., AR. Died, 14 May 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Annie Austin Long was a member of First Baptist Church of Parsons and at one time served as Matron of the Parsons Chapter of the Eastern Star. Children: i. James Curtis[6] Long. Born, 27 Nov 1908. Died, 11 Jul 1929. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. 114 ii. Emma Lou Long. 61. Gordon Casey[5] Long (William Street (Wid), 28). Born, Feb 1892. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He married Hallie. Children: i. Gordon[6] Long. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. ii. Billy Long. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. 62. Exa V.[5] Houston. Born, Sep 1886. Died, 1907. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Willie Gaston Arnold, son of Ephriam E. (Eph) Arnold and Mary Emma (Emily) Crowder, 30 Apr 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Pauline[6] Arnold. Born, 2 May 1906. Died, 2 May 1906. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 63. Kennie K.[5] Houston. Born, 3 Nov 1893. Died, 21 Aug 1971. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 29 FIFTH GENERATION A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Tennessee Lieutenant 2 Div Lt US Army World War I." He spend many years studying the Houston family. He married Mabel C. Davis. Born, 1894. Died, 1977. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Hugh Harold[6] Houston. Born, 30 Oct 1920. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. 115 ii. Betty Marylyn Houston. iii. Jimmie Houston. Born, 30 Jul 1933. Resided: 1995, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Knowling. iv. Jackie Houston. Born, 30 Jul 1933. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Sperry. 64. Lucy J.[5] Newsom (Pleasant Greenberry, 31). Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Erastus M. Franks, 12 Dec 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 116 i. Louis B.[6] Franks. ii. Grady N. Franks. Resided: 1974, in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR. iii. Zelma Q. Franks. Resided: 1974, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. iv. Unknown Franks. Resided: 1974, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Marvin Smothers. v. Unknown Franks. Resided: 1974, in Camden, Benton Co., TN. She married Monroe Malin. vi. Unknown Franks. Resided: 1974, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. She married John W. Walker. 65. Monroe D.[5] Newsom (Pleasant Greenberry, 31). Born, 1874. Died, 1957, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Katie Underwood, 23 Dec 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Ethel M.[6] Newsom. Born, 6 May 1898. Died, 3 Aug 1905. Burial in Spence Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Rebecca, circa 1899. Born, 1877. Died, 1934. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 117 ii. Maudie Lee Newsom. iii. Claudie Newsom. Born, 1906. Died, 1951. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Maxine Newsom. Born, 1918. Resided: 1957, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Velton Kolwyck, 1934. v. Daniel Newsom. Resided: 1957, in Newbern, Dyer Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 30 FIFTH GENERATION vi. George Newsom. Resided: 1957, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. 66. Leora Belle[5] Powers. Born, Dec 1877. Died, 1967. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Ben D. (Doraty?) Powers, son of William Meek Powers and Alaphine Jane Lewis. Born, 26 Mar 1874. Died, 1949. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Susan B.[6] Powers. Born, Aug 1897. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Roy G. Powers. Born, 15 Jan 1899. Died, 5 Nov 1900. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. 118 iii. Estelle Powers. 119 iv. Dewey Sampson Powers. v. Eunice H. Powers. Born, 1911. Died, 1990. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Bertha Mae Deere. 67. Mauddenie[5] Powers. Born, 27 Nov 1881. Died, 9 Jan 1915. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Mauddenia committed suicide by hanging herself in the smokehouse. She married James McNeal, son of R. M. McNeal (McNeil) and Mary, 24 Dec 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1952. Burial in Refige Cem., Lake co., TN. Children: i. Myrtle J.[6] NcNeal. Born, 14 Oct 1900. Died, 14 Dec 1983. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married James Elmer Coats, son of Franklin (Frank) Coats and Martha Malisa Taylor. ii. John Edgar McNeal. Born, 1902. Died, 1985. He married, first, Leecy Moody, 20 Jan 1924. He married, second, Flossie Patterson, circa 1977. 120 iii. Beulah McNeal. iv. Willie McNeal. Died, 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. v. Mary McNeal. Died, before 1991. Resided: circa 1985, in IA. She married Unknown Goodwin. vi. Other Children. The research of Sara Thomas also lists children Mattie and Ona Mae. 68. Luther Madison[5] Powers. Born, 17 Jan 1885. Died, 1961, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. He married, first, May Daws. Born, 1901. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 31 FIFTH GENERATION He married, second, Minnie Lee McPeake. Born, 1887, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1957, in Dyersburg, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 121 i. Toppie[6] Powers. 122 ii. Willie Louise Powers. iii. Infant Son Powers. Born, 1909, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 27 Jan 1909. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iv. Infant Daughter Powers. Born, 1910, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 29 Aug 1910. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 123 v. Raymond Powers. vi. Elta Powers. Born, 14 Jul 1914, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Jan 1921, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Elta Powers died of heart failure. 124 vii. Helen Powers. 125 viii. Luther Madison Powers. 69. Edith Mae[5] Long (Stephen Gloud, 36). Born, 26 Nov 1886, in TX. Died, 5 Jun 1968, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married William Clifford Myracle, son of John A. Myracle and Martha Rowena Barnett. Born, 9 Nov 1882. Died, 29 May 1966, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. In 1920 Clifford Myracle was living at 139 Crescent Avenue, Jackson, Tennessee. He served in the army in postings which included Beijing in 1906 and Oakland, California, in 1906. He wrote the following letter to his mother from Fort McDowell on April 19, 1906. "No doubt.You have heard of the awful condition of San,Francisco by this time they was an awful earth quake here yesterday morning it shook many buildings to the ground in San,Franciscoand set fire to the entire city though no damage was done here the fire men are unable to stop it one bit it is getting worse every minuet the ground is cracked open in great cracks thousands of people are killed and homeless and them that are not killed arerobeing and stealing every thing they can get their hands on the Soldiers from this post was called out yesterday just after the shake to stop the stealing and they are shooting the burguarlers down like dogs I was left in charge of our barracks so I wont get to go out post is 8 miles from San,Francisco a.cross the bay and all we can see is smoke the boats on the bay are busy carrying homeless people a,cross the bay to the main land they was a tug boat landed at our warf this morning and it was loaded with crying men women and children some of the boat crews say they are over 15ooo people killed and burning up under the falling buildings the people here say it is one of the worst dissasters in the history of the world I went out on the top of the hill last night and looked at the burning city they was at least 1o miles of the city in a solid flame we can haer the fire roaringjust like a storm comeing this evening pieces of burnt paper fell all over the island some pieces of paper 8or 1o in",square [8 or 10 LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 32 FIFTH GENERATION inches square] that was not burnt fell on our parade ground it looks all'most like it was snowing the ashes are falling so fast everyone is wild with excitement though every thing is perfectly safe here the principal part of the city has all ready burned up and the fire can not be stopped for several days yet and the rest of the city is sure to burn the people are leaveing as fast as they can all the buildings and parks on the out skirts of the city are full of the dead and wounded . I would like to go but I was left here in charge of our ols barracks and cant go. "Well I will close for this time these few lines leaves me well and feeling fine you will have to excuse my mistakes for this is my first experience with a tipe,writer they is no one here but me and I am in the company clerks office pounding on his machine I expect I will ruin it well this seems like a short letter but I will have to quit. "so good by "Form your son Clefford.Myracle "from Ft. Mc,Dowell Calif" The original copy of this letter is owned by Jim Hayes, 4233 Nam-ni, Memphis, TN 38128. Children: i. Ralph[6] Myracle. Born, circa 1908. Died, 24 Dec 1991. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Portersville, NY. 126 ii. Edith E. Myracle. 127 iii. Allie Ray Myracle. 70. Earl[5] Camper. Born, 26 Feb 1902. Died, 29 Jan 1984. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Clercy Jane Moody, daughter of James Adam (Jim Bob) Moody and Nancy Burk Bartholomew. Born, 20 Jun 1903. Died, 18 Jan 1942. Birth(2): 1902. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 128 i. James William (J. W.)[6] Camper. ii. Elmer Odell Camper. Born, 23 Jul 1924, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Feb 1984, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Dorothy. iii. Odene Camper. Born, 23 Jul 1924, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Jul 1924. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iv. Mayzie Icie Camper. Born, 24 Jan 1926, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Edward Taylor. She married, second, Harold Mason. v. Cleavie Paul Camper. Born, 3 Mar 1927, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Jul 1929. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. vi. Avanell Camper. Born, 1 Aug 1930, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. She married Charles Hays. vii. Floyd Richard Camper. Born, 21 Nov 1931, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Oct 1961. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Lucilla Houston. 129 viii. Thurman Arvel Camper. 130 ix. Vernon Asbury Camper. x. Opal G. Camper. Born, 10 Oct 1936, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 33 FIFTH GENERATION Co., TN. Died, 27 Jun 1937. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. xi. Thomas Eugene (Gene) Camper. Born, 7 Jul 1938, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1984, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1991, in Camden, Benton Co., TN. xii. Nancy Faye Camper. Born, 5 Aug 1940, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Feb 1946, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Nancy camper was killed when she ran into the street and was struck by an automobile. 71. Isabell (Iza)[5] Camper. Born, 1909. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Roy Leland Chumney, son of Lanie L. (Lawrence) Chumney and Carrie M. Dees. Born, circa 1909. Died, 7 Aug 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal C., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: i. Roy Leland (Junior)[6] Chumney. Born, 1 Apr 1935, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Sep 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Salem Cem., Jeanette, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Bus/Farmer. He married Willie Joyce Hill, daughter of Vernon Rica Hill and Janie Earlene Ballinger, 18 Jul 1956, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. ii. Nancy Carolyn Chumney. Resided: 1996, in Eads. She married Unknown Adams. 72. Hayden (Hade) Brazie[5] Camper. Born, 23 Jun 1911. Died, 5 Sep 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Birth(2): 1905. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Zada Deere, 16 Mar 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Sep 1900. Children: 131 i. Welton Lindbergh[6] Camper. ii. Patrick Lewis Camper. Born, circa 1939. Resided: 1990, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. He married Wilma Faye Bailey, daughter of Thomas Bailey, 14 May 1960, in Henderson Co., TN. iii. Alice Faye Camper. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Ernest Edward Flowers, son of Festus Ira Flowers and Cora Paralee Evans, 25 Dec 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Louise Camper. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Lomax. v. Wilbert Camper. 73. Tobe A. (Gober)[5] Camper. Born, 4 Jul 1911. Died, 6 May 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 34 FIFTH GENERATION He married Cena Alene Campbell, 11 Jul 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Mar 1910. Died, 3 Jul 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 132 i. Brenda[6] Camper. ii. Margie Camper. Resided: 1996, in Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL. She married Unknown Hill. iii. Judy Camper. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Hall. iv. Linda Lou Camper. Born, 16 Mar 1943. Died, 16 Mar 1943. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 133 v. Janis Camper. 74. Rhodes (Doc)[5] Camper. Born, 30 Jul 1913. Died, 17 Mar 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Vallar Gathings, daughter of Joseph Calvin Gathings and Leora Currin, 18 Mar 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Dec 1917. Died, 11 Apr 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 134 i. Billy[6] Camper. 135 ii. Royce Camper. iii. Larry Camper. Resided: 1978, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 136 iv. Jimmy Camper. 137 v. Randall (Hank) Camper. vi. Joyce Camper. Resided: 1978, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Davis. vii. Patsy Camper. Resided: 1978, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Grice. viii. Mackie Joe Camper. Born, 16 Mar 1939. Died, 26 Oct 1940. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ix. Jerry Wayne Camper. Born, 4 Oct 1945. Died, 21 Oct 1945. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. x. Sharon Camper. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Larry Michael Stokes, 13 Jan 1979, in Decatur Co., TN. 75. James (Jim)[5] Camper. Born, 1918. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Allie Bartholomew, 6 Nov 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 138 i. James Thomas (Tom)[6] Camper. 139 ii. Doris Marie Camper. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 35 FIFTH GENERATION 140 iii. Carol Jane Camper. iv. Sharon Kaye Camper. Born, 26 Aug 1952. Died, 22 Jun 1965. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 76. Lila J.[5] Camper. Born, 27 Sep 1922. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married James E. Davis, son of James Edgar Davis and Fairy Creasy, 12 Oct 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 May 1919. Died, 18 Jul 1966. Burial in Iron Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt US Army World War II." Children: 141 i. Norman Tim[6] Davis. ii. Jack Davis. Resided: 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. iii. Buddy Davis. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. iv. Mark Davis. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. v. Donna Davis. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Hayes. vi. Penny Davis. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Vise. 77. Clovis (Big Boy)[5] Camper. Born, 1925. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Unknown, 29 Sep 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children: i. Sandra[6] Camper. She married Unknown Harrington. ii. Pam Camper. iii. Randle Camper. iv. Daniel Camper. v. Terry Ronald Camper. He married Judy Ray Harrington, 26 Nov 1970, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Nickey Joe Camper. He married Betty Jean Montgomery, 27 Jun 1975, in Decatur Co., TN. vii. Benjie Dale Camper. He married Debra Ann Kach, 23 Feb 1985, in Decatur Co., TN. 78. Howser[5] Long (John W., 38). Born, 1889. Died, 1955. He married Ethel Paschal. Born, 1894. Died, 1926. Children: 142 i. Yeiser[6] Long. 143 ii. John Wesley (Red) Long. iii. Pete Long. Resided: 1996, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. iv. Ruby Long. Resided: 1996, in Lobelville, Perry Co., TN. She married Unknown Hinson. v. Eula Long. Resided: 1996, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. She married Sam Hopkins, 1 Mar 1934, in Decatur Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 36 FIFTH GENERATION 79. Loy E.[5] Rains (I. W., 40). Born, 1894. Died, 1974. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Bonnie Bussell, 9 Aug 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1896. Died, 1923. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Geneva S. Born, 1901. Died, 5 May 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 144 i. Leroy Glen[6] Rains. 145 ii. Fredia Rains. iii. Jimmie Rains. Resided: 1990, in Pasedena, Harris Co., TX. iv. Roble Rains. Resided: 1996, in FL. 80. Ina[5] Liles. Born, 21 Jun 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jan 1927. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Ina (Liles) Bowman died from complications of childbirth. She married Henry Thomas (Tom) Bowman, son of William Frank Bowman and Louisa Bradfield, 17 Feb 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Sep 1891, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1955. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. Tom Bowman died of cancer. Children: i. Loyd E.[6] Bowman. Born, 1923, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1944. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on Loyd Bowman's grave notes "Tennessee Pvt 109 Inf 28th Div US Army World War II." ii. Donie Bowman. Born, circa 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. 81. Hurlet[5] Rushing (James M., 42). Born, 12 Feb 1903. Died, 20 Mar 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Death(2): 18 Mar 1993. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Lula B. Allen. Children: 146 i. James Billy[6] Rushing. ii. Howell Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. iii. Bobby Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. iv. Shirley Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. She married Unknown Burlson. v. Neva Rushing. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Bowman. vi. Neely Rushing. Resided: 1993, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. She married Unknown Turner. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 37 FIFTH GENERATION 82. J. Harbert (Harb)[5] Rushing (James M., 42). Born, 1907. Died, 1950. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Maggie Liles, 6 Jan 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 147 i. Jack E.[6] Rushing. 148 ii. Betty Rushing. 83. Zula Rains[5] Carrington. Born, 17 Sep 1900, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Martin Herbert Tolley, son of Martin Andrew Tolley and Sophronia Ann Fisher. Born, 21 Oct 1896, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Dec 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. Martin Herbert Tolley served as Register of Deeds for Henderson Co. Children: 149 i. Dorothy Etta[6] Tolley. 150 ii. Norsie Bettie Tolley. 151 iii. Zula Grace Tolley. 152 iv. Martin Herbert Tolley. 84. Herman Vance[5] Rains (James Adolphus (Dolph), 44). Born, 17 Jul 1898. Died, 18 Jan 1971. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cleaners. He married Fannie D. Jordan, daughter of William E. Jordan and Lena Baugus, 24 Feb 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Jan 1900. Died, 19 Apr 1972. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 153 i. Margaret[6] Rains. 85. Thelma Lounell[5] Rains (James Adolphus (Dolph), 44). Born, 19 Sep 1919. She married Robert Malachi Vise, son of John Wesley Vise and Maggie Luna White, 23 Dec 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Aug 1915. Died, 29 Sep 1985. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 154 i. Bobbie Nell[6] Vise. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 38 SIXTH GENERATION 86. William Thomas (Tom)[6] Bartholomew (George Washington (Took), 45). Born, 1880, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1961. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Rosa Lee (Rosie) Mitchell, daughter of Jackson Overstreet (Jack) Mitchell and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Chumney. Born, Sep 1883. Died, 1963. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: 155 i. Sena (Acenah)[7] Bartholomew. 156 ii. Lena J. Bartholomew. iii. George Bartholomew. Died, before 1985. He married Loye Rogers, 29 Aug 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. 157 iv. James Leo Bartholomew. v. Haywood Mitchell Bartholomew. Resided: 1985, in Cedar Grove, Carroll Co., TN. He married Marie Warren. vi. Hazel Bartholomew. Resided: 1985, in Whiteville, Hardeman Co., TN. She married Tom Campbell, 29 Dec 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. 87. James L. (Bud)[6] Bartholomew (George Washington (Took), 45). Born, 18 May 1883, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Nov 1924, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, first, Donna Mae Rogers, daughter of M. Lafayette Rogers and Silva Josephine Martin, 5 Nov 1903, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1887. Died, 1917. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 158 i. Vera[7] Bartholomew. ii. Joel Bartholomew. Born, 4 Jun 1917. Died, 25 Aug 1917. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Estella Thornton, daughter of John T. Thornton and Mary Jane Austin, 1 Dec 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 39 SIXTH GENERATION 88. James Lee (Jim)[6] Bartholomew (John Lafayette (Fate), 46). Born, 1880. Died, 1955. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. He married, first, Martha Louvenia (Mattie) Long (55), 4 Mar 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: 109 i. Aaron Osco[6] Bartholomew. ii. Coy Bartholomew. Born, 1908. Died, 1912. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Una Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. She married Unknown Dabbs. He married, second, Lillie White, daughter of John Henry White and Unknown. Born, 1886. Died, 1968. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Cedar Grove, Carroll Co., TN. Children: iv. Oakley Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN. v. Woodrow Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. vi. Paul Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. vii. Mack Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. viii. Farris Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. ix. Fay Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. x. Alma Lee Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Halters. xi. Irene Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married James. xii. Elma Jean Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Blackwell. xiii. Opal Bartholomew. Resided: 1975, in Clarksburg, Carroll Co., TN. She married Unknown Walls. 89. Eva Mae (Mamie)[6] Houston. Born, 1888. Died, 1977. Birth(2): Aug 1887. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Charlie F. Teague, son of William G. W. Teague and Tennessee G. Bartholomew, 11 Jun 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Marriage(2): 12 Jun 1906. Born, 30 Mar 1884. Died, 28 Feb 1952. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Quinnie[7] Teague. Born, 15 Jul 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 14 May 1971, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, J. W. Fanning, 4 Sep 1930, in Henderson Co., TN. She married, second, Robert Cecil Brasher, son of John E. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 40 SIXTH GENERATION (Elder) Brasher and Sarah Ellen Fanning, after 1947. 159 ii. Joseph Ernest Teague. iii. Elsie Teague. Born, 11 Jul 1911. Died, 12 Nov 1912. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 160 iv. Floyd R. Teague. v. Vesta (Vestie) Teague. Resided: 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Hodgin. vi. Sally Teague. Resided: 1971, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Wright. vii. Mattie Teague. Resided: 1971, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Wright. viii. J. Vester Teague. Born, 2 Nov 1919. Died, 27 Mar 1924. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. ix. Fay Teague. Born, 10 Mar 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Fay Teague died of a heart attack. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Tec 5 Signal Corps World War II." x. Roy Teague. Died, before 1965. Resided: 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. xi. Ray Teague. Born, 10 Mar 1925. Died, 7 Apr 1931. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 90. Alcie Beulah[6] Houston. Born, 3 Sep 1890. Died, 12 Apr 1981, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Nicholas Albert White, son of Henry Calhoun (Uncle Cal) White and Jenorah Dudley (Nodie) Kelley. Born, 1 Jan 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Sep 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. Nicholas Albert White was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. Children: 161 i. J. D.[7] White. ii. Arnell White. Born, 1920. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Elco Overman, son of Charlie Overman and Ethel Swift, Feb 1946. 162 iii. James Haywood White. 163 iv. Martha L. (Polly) White. 91. Tina[6] Houston. Born, 19 Oct 1894. Died, 14 Aug 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married George Sherman Helms, son of J. R. Helms and Rosey J. Middleton. Born, 10 Jul 1891. Died, 2 May 1978. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 41 SIXTH GENERATION i. Infant Son[7] Helms. Born, 10 Jan 1918. Died, 23 Jan 1918. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 164 ii. Iris Helms. iii. Ruby Helms. Resided: 1977, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Jones. iv. Virginia Helms. Resided: 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Tate. v. Grace Helms. Resided: 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Scott. vi. Joyce Helms. Resided: 1977, in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL. She married Unknown Sullivan. 92. James Troy[6] Houston. Born, 23 Nov 1895. Died, 8 Dec 1969. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone on the grave of James Troy Houston notes "Tennessee Pvt US Army World War I." He married S. Lertha Todd. Born, 1896. Died, 1978. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 165 i. James Coy[7] Houston. ii. L. J. Houston. Born, 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Nov 1944, in France. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. L. J. Houston served in the army in World War II. iii. Zula Fay Houston. Born, 27 Apr 1928. Died, 17 Jul 1929. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 166 iv. Kenneth Houston. 167 v. Mae Houston. 93. Tavy[6] Boose. Born, 1903. Died, 1982. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Clydia. Born, 1907. Died, 1974. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Neil Mace[7] Boose. Born, 16 Apr 1941. Died, 16 Apr 1941. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. 94. Hattie M.[6] Johnson (Thomas Jefferson, 48). Born, 25 Feb 1903, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 12 Nov 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1953, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Orron C./Calvin O. Milam, son of Orron Calvin Milam and Louisa Angelina Essary, 18 Nov 1919, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, Mar 1892. Died, 1962. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 42 SIXTH GENERATION Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Vann[7] Milam. Born, 1915. Resided: 1955, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Mildred Lucille Davis, daughter of William Shadrack (Shade) Davis and Alice Artelia (Tela) Scott, 11 Mar 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Oren Calvin Milam. Born, 27 Sep 1934. Died, 11 Jun 1955. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Inez Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. iv. Dora Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. v. Rita Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Burgess. vi. May Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married, first, J. L. Tulley. She married, second, Unknown Beck. vii. Tom Milam. Resided: 1982, in Tifton, Tift Co., GA. 95. Ellentine (Tiny)[6] Johnson (Thomas Jefferson, 48). Born, 16 Nov 1904. Died, 13 Oct 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. She married William Clyde Lockhart. Born, 17 Nov 1899. Died, 29 Dec 1987, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Children: i. Robert[7] Lockhart. Resided: 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1988, in Benton, MI. ii. Bill R. Lockhart. Resided: 1985, in Staunton, VA. 96. George D.[6] Johnson (Thomas Jefferson, 48). Born, 1910. Died, 24 Mar 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Teacher. George Johnson was a teacher in the Henderson County school system for many years. He also was an alderman for Scotts Hill and a deacon of Scotts Hill Baptist Church. He married Nova M. Born, 1909. Children: i. Rebecca[7] Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. ii. Judy T. Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. iii. George T. (Tommy) Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 97. Beulah[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 27 Feb 1891. Died, 4 Jul 1970. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John Franklin Alexander, son of B. Frank Alexander and Amanda LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 43 SIXTH GENERATION (Mandie) J. Milford, 20 Apr 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 6 Jun 1888, in Hardin Co., TN. Died, 13 May 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cotton Gin. John Franklin Alexander was a farmer, carpenter, and cotton gin operator. He was a member of Parsons Church of Christ. He died of a heart attack. Children: 168 i. Jack Ray[7] Alexander. 169 ii. Fred Alexander. 170 iii. Mildred Alexander. 171 iv. Mary Alexander. 172 v. Billy Alexander. vi. Joe H. Alexander. Resided: 1973, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Annabelle Yarbro, daughter of John Garrett Yarbro and Leora Keeton. "Joe H. Alexander served in the armed forces from June of 1942 until February of 1949. In 1943, as a sergeant, Alexander was shipped to England where he served in the 8th and 9th division of the Air Force. . . . "During the French invasion, Alexander was a platoon leader of soldiers whose responsibility it was to protect the small, dirt air strips where the allied planes landed. . . . "Military decorations included: Meritorius Unit Award, American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, special Letter of Commendation from the air inspector general. "He also served a tour of duty in the Army-Air Force Reserve and was discharged from the unit February 21, 1949. He received his wings and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Commanding General of the Army-Air Force." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 13] vii. Paul Alexander. Resided: 1973, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Edna Crawley, daughter of Floyd Franklin Crawley and Myrtle Mae Thompson. viii. Jerry Alexander. Resided: 1973, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Raymelle Minnie Goff, daughter of Lester Franklin Goff and Minnie Taylor Minton. ix. Edna Alexander. Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown King. 98. William Hershell[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 1895. Died, 1964. Census: 1920, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Pattie Marie Moore, daughter of John Thomas Moore and Frances (Fannie) Katherine Essary. Born, 1893. Died, 1951. Resided: 1943, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 173 i. Mary Katherine[7] Long. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 44 SIXTH GENERATION 99. Margaret (Maggie)[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, Jun 1899. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. She married Virgil Jefferson Chumney, son of Francis Jordan Chumney and Martha Tayton Essary, 14 Oct 1914, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1889. Died, May 1976, in Selmer, McNairy Co., TN. Burial in Adamsville Cem., McNairy Co., TN. Resided: 1961, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. Children: i. Burchiel Watt[7] Chumney. Resided: 1976, in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN. ii. Hazel Evelyn Chumney. Resided: 1975, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. iii. Mary Frances Chumney. Resided: 1975, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. She married, first, Lucian Alexander, 18 Feb 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Unknown Nichols, before 1975. 100. Elvis E.[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 26 Dec 1907. Died, 23 Jan 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1989, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Highway Dept. He married Viola Grimsley, daughter of W. Jeffie Grimsley and Maggie Jane Myracle, 9 Apr 1926. Born, 16 Mar 1910. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children: i. Bill[7] Long. Resided: 1989, in Scotts Hill, TN. ii. Geraldine Long. Resided: 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson. 101. James B.[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 15 Jan 1912. Died, Aug 1959. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sales/Judge. He married Junaita Bell, 23 Nov 1935. Born, 18 Apr 1919. Occupation: Teacher/Judge. Juanita (Bell) Long was appointed County Judge to fill her husband's unexpired term. She then was elected in her own right. Children: 174 i. Janice Bell[7] Long. 175 ii. Jimmie Ann Long. 102. Meta[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 29 May 1914, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Harmon Jackson (Jack) Rushing, son of Maggie A. Wyatt, 29 Jan 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Oct 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Apr 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 45 SIXTH GENERATION Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children: i. James M.[7] Rushing. Born, 3 May 1942, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He married Katie Ann Frazier, 1 Jun 1963. ii. Sarah Jo Rushing. Born, 14 Jan 1944, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Richardson, Dallas Co., TX. She married William Hammond Fowler, 17 Jun 1967, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1992. 103. Herbert P. (Booty)[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Dorothy Lee (Dot) Turpin. Born, circa 1925. Died, 5 Feb 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Dot (Turpin) Long was a member of Parsons First United Methodist Church. Children: 176 i. Jeff[7] Long. 177 ii. William Harry (Sam) Long. 104. Paula Marie[6] Long (William Jess, 49). Born, 4 Dec 1922. Died, 18 Jun 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married Edgar C. (Bud) Akin. Born, 15 Nov 1912. Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 178 i. Jean[7] Akin. 105. Callie Lee[6] Veal. Born, 1894. Died, 1960. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married William Edgar (Edd) White, son of William Andrew White and Nancy Elizabeth Lacy, 17 Dec 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Apr 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Mar 1952, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt 26 Machine Gun Bn World War I." Children: i. Bonnye[7] White. Born, 12 Nov 1921. She married Joe E. Allen, 1945. 106. Orville M.[6] Elliott. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 46 SIXTH GENERATION He married Ruthie Ramon Reeves, daughter of John Benjamin Reaves and Mura Alice Graham, 3 Nov 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Twin Daughters[7] Elliott. Born, 8 Jan 1921. Died, 8 Jan 1921. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Orville M. Elliott. Born, 28 Aug 1931. Died, 6 Jan 1932. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Ernest E. Elliott. Born, 26 Jun 1935. Died, 2 Jul 1936. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. 107. Richard Thomas[6] Long (Arthur Jefferson, 52). Resided: 1973, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Farmer. "R. T. Long served on DD879 Destroyer USS Powers in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Fireman 1/C and served two years." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 10] He married Bernice Lee Goff, daughter of Lester Franklin Goff and Minnie Taylor Minton, 23 Jun 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 23 Dec 1923, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Michael[7] Long. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. ii. Jeff Long. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. iii. Pam Long. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Roach. 108. Nellie Helen[6] Long (Arthur Jefferson, 52). Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Richard Elco Mitchell, son of Boss Mitchell and Nealie/Nellie Katherine Rogers, 19 Jul 1936. Born, 5 Sep 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. "Richard E. Mitchell was one of the first men from decatur County with children who was drafted during World War II. He entered the service in December 1943 and was discharged in October of 1945." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 9] Children: i. John E.[7] Mitchell. Resided: 1991, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Richard Travis Mitchell. Resided: 1991, in Somerville, Fayette Co., TN. "Richard Travis Mitchell served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962, with tours of duty in Vietman and Germany." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 19] 179 iii. Larry T. Mitchell. 109. Aaron Osco[6] Bartholomew (James Lee (Jim), 88). Born, 20 Apr 1905, in TN. Died, 12 May 1975. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Barber. Aaron Osco Bartholomew died of a heart attack. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 47 SIXTH GENERATION He married Oma Lee Bowman, daughter of Jesse E. Bowman and Ella Jane Johnson. Born, 23 May 1903. Died, 6 Apr 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Oma Lee was a homemaker and member of Beacon Pentecostal Church. Children: 180 i. Coleman Van[7] Bartholomew. 181 ii. Nina Sue Bartholomew. 182 iii. June Bartholomew. iv. Jimmy Ray Bartholomew. Born, 26 Apr 1939. Died, 17 Jul 1939. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 183 v. Jessie Mae (Jessica Lynn) Bartholomew. 110. Lola Ruth[6] Long (Harry, 58). Born, 3 Apr 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. She married Casey Carrington, son of Ceacle Roney Carrington and Virgie Hay. Born, 13 Jan 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. Occupation: Dentist. Casey Carrington was a corporal in the army during World War II. Children: i. Mary Judith (Judy)[7] Carrington. Born, 8 Apr 1948, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Bill Rowsey, before 1975. Divorce, before 1992. ii. Thomas Casey Carrington. Born, 20 Mar 1953, in New Orleans, Jefferson Par., LA. Resided: circa 1992, in Plano, Collin Co., TX. He married Marjorie Lambrith. iii. Charles Eric Carrington. Born, 1957. Died, 1957. Burial in City Cem., Henderson, Chester Co., TN. 111. Martha Estelle[6] Long (Harry, 58). Born, 14 Apr 1935. Resided: 1973, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Thomas Clarence Parsons, son of Clarence Parsons and Mattie A. White. Children: i. Thomas Clarence[7] Parsons. ii. Keatha Lee Parsons. 112. Gordon E.[6] Long (Russell Finley, 59). Born, 8 May 1917. Died, 18 Sep 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Gordon E. Long was a veteran of World War II. Se served in the 4th Infantry Division in Italy and Germany. He died of a heart attack. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 48 SIXTH GENERATION He married Emma Lou Colwick, 1947. Born, 1918. Children: i. Johnny William[7] Long. Resided: 1973, in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC. ii. Bobby W. Long. Resided: 1973, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. 113. Russell Jones[6] Long (Russell Finley, 59). Born, 17 Sep 1935. Died, Jun 1970. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Donnalene DeLong, 29 Nov 1953. Born, 1935. Children: 184 i. Jeffery Keith[7] Long. 185 ii. Angela Gaye Long. 186 iii. Joy Beth Long. iv. Ken Long. Born, 8 Nov 1967. Resided: circa 1996, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. 114. Emma Lou[6] Long (James Connie, 60). Born, 14 Sep 1911, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 May 1988. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Wilburn Branson Townsend, son of Eli Mansfield Townsend and Cordelia Estell Harrison, 23 Nov 1930. Born, 17 Aug 1907, in Hog Creek Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Jun 1969. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Insurance. "Wilburn was the ninth child. He finished high school in Parsons in 1929 and entered the University of Tennessee for special training in health and sanitation, later being connected with the County Health Department of Weakley County, TN. He entered the Townsend Insurance Agency in 1923 and later as a partner, with Leonard and Hobart, they founded Townsend Chevrolet Company where he remained until 1957 selling his interests to the present [1977] owners. He entered the construction business known as Townsend and Peavahouse Construction Company as a partner and manager, also was owner and manager of Townsend Insurance Agency and continued his interest in cattle farm operation. He was elected member of the Decatur County Board of Education in 1934 and served for a period of twenty four years, serving as Chairman of the Board for many years. he was elected to the State Legislature in 1941 and 1959 representing Decatur County." [History of Decatr County, Tennessee] Children: 187 i. Nancy Ann[7] Townsend. 188 ii. Joyce Janell Townsend. 189 iii. James Branson Townsend. 115. Betty Marylyn[6] Houston (Kennie K., 63). Born, 9 Aug 1930. Died, 27 May 1995, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Burial in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL. She married William D. Roper. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 49 SIXTH GENERATION i. William[7] Roper. Resided: 1995, in Evanston, Cook Co., IL. ii. Judith Roper. Resided: 1995, in Big Springs, Howard Co., TX. iii. Mitchell Roper. Resided: 1990, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. 116. Louis B.[6] Franks. Born, circa 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Apr 1974, in Camden, Benton Co., TN. Burial in Flatwoods Cem., Perry Co., TN. Louis B. Franks was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church. He married Maggie Oxford, 12 Jan 1915. Resided: 1974, in Sugar Tree, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Hollis B.[7] Franks. Resided: 1957, in Siler City, Chatham Co., NC. Resided: 1974, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. ii. Reuben Inell Franks. Died, 1957, in Chile. Occupation: Missionary. Ruben Franks was a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Martin and Southwestern Seminary. He serves as a chaplain in World War II and was a missionary in Chile at the time of his death. 117. Maudie Lee[6] Newsom (Monroe D., 65). Born, 13 Sep 1900. Died, 17 Aug 1985. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Clifford L. Duke, son of John Thomas Duke and Mary E. Cozart, 18 Aug 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 10 Nov 1899. Died, 6 Jun 1936, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Clifford Duke died of a blood clot on the brain following a head injury. Children: 190 i. Clara Mae[7] Duke. 191 ii. James Dennison Duke. iii. Jewell Alberta Duke. Born, 8 Nov 1931, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. Unknown Son Duke. Born, 8 Aug 1935, in Henderson Co., TN. 118. Estelle[6] Powers. Born, 1901. Died, 1988. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, Walter B. Chumney, son of Newton C. Chumney and Verna R./Verdie (Birdie) Laster, 24 Dec 1922, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1900. Died, Apr 1924. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. "News of the suicide of Walt Chumney, in the old 14th district, did not reach us in time to be given last week. George Teague, one of the neighbors, first reached the scene, was here last Friday and related the following particulars: Chumney seemed to have been off his mental balance and beside telling Mrs. Houston on whose place he lived, he also intimated to his wife his intention to get out of some real or imaginary trouble by taking his own life. Between 7 and 8 o'clock in the morning of last week, Chumney sent his wife to the barn to turn out the mules and while she was away he committed the deed LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 50 SIXTH GENERATION placing the muzzle of a breach-loader shotgun against his left breast over the heart, and yanking the trigger with a metal fire hook. Beisde his wife Chumney left one child." [obituary, "Lexington Progress," 2 May 1924] Children: 192 i. Louise[7] Chumney. She married, second, J. A. Powers, 18 Aug 1932, in Henderson Co., TN. She married, third, T. A. Gilliam, 20 Oct 1934, in Henderson Co., TN. 119. Dewey Sampson[6] Powers. Born, 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 14 Feb 1981. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Virgie Catherine Millner, daughter of Walter O. Millner and Mary M. Rogers, 26 Dec 1926. Born, 1911. Died, 12 May 1991. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 193 i. Hugh Harold[7] Powers. 194 ii. Faye Janette Powers. 195 iii. Jessie Marie Powers. iv. Thomas Dale Powers. Born, 1 Jan 1946. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Patsy McCormick. 196 v. Bobby Leon Powers. 197 vi. James Howard Powers. 198 vii. Floyd Harvey Powers. 120. Beulah[6] McNeal. Born, 1903. Died, 7 Feb 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Arthur Jefferson Long (52). 121. Toppie[6] Powers (Luther Madison, 68). Born, 1905, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1972, in Lexington, henderson Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Calvin M. Baker. Born, 1902, in IL. Died, 1967, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Brick Mason. Children: i. James[7] Baker. ii. William Marshall Baker. 122. Willie Louise[6] Powers (Luther Madison, 68). Born, 12 Mar 1907, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 51 SIXTH GENERATION She married Kenneth C. Trammel. Born, 1898, in Sardis, MS. Died, 16 Dec 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Robert Carroll[7] Trammel. ii. Lona Minette Trammel. 123. Raymond[6] Powers (Luther Madison, 68). Born, 2 Jan 1912, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Oct 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Brick/Railroad. He married Edith Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Rube Moore and Mollie Hart. Born, 1 Mar 1918, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 12 May 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Patricia[7] Powers. Born, 1936. Died, 1936. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Sara Frances Powers. iii. Linda Moore Powers. iv. Barbara Jo Powers. v. Timothy Jason Powers. 124. Helen[6] Powers (Luther Madison, 68). Born, 2 Jul 1918, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Alva Edwin Boatwright. Born, 1 Apr 1919. Children: i. Edwin[7] Boatwright. ii. Joyce Kaye Boatwright. iii. Ruth Margret Boatwright. 125. Luther Madison[6] Powers (Luther Madison, 68). Born, 1921, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Ruby Mae Gilliam. Children: i. Virginia Lee[7] Powers. ii. Danny Powers. iii. Suzanne Powers. 126. Edith E.[6] Myracle. Born, 6 May 1910. Died, 27 May 1985. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Occupation: Factory. She married, first, Amon A. Bowman, son of William Pinkney Bowman and Lucretia Gibson, 25 Feb 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 52 SIXTH GENERATION i. James Myracle (Red)[7] Bowman. Resided: 1985, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Imogene (Ima) Crues, 8 Jan 1956, in Decatur Co., TN. 199 ii. Henry Lee Bowman. She married, second, William Carl Tolley, son of George Thomas Tolley and Cynthia Clementine Gulledge, 4 Aug 1974. Born, 22 Dec 1907. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. 127. Allie Ray[6] Myracle. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. In 1968 she was living in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. She married, first, Joran F. Bloodworth. Born, circa 1897, in Union City, Obion Co., TN. Died, 15 Aug 1963, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. Joram Bloodworth was a member of Parsons Methodist Church. He died of a heart attack. Children: 200 i. Jerry Wayne[7] Bloodworth. She married, second, Jim Young, before 1985. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 128. James William (J. W.)[6] Camper (Earl, 70). Born, 4 Aug 1923, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Myrtle Sue Collett. Children: 201 i. Doris Elaine[7] Camper. 202 ii. Richard Camper. iii. Van Camper. iv. Charlotte Camper. She married Unknown Rogers. 129. Thurman Arvel[6] Camper (Earl, 70). Born, 30 Jul 1933, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Jun 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1884, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. He married Barbara Christine Bradley. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children: i. Thurman Arvel[7] Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Lisa Ann Crews, 8 Aug 1992, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Gregory Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. iii. Johnny Camper. Resided: 1991, in Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN. LONG FAMILY 16 NOV 1997 53 SIXTH GENERATION 203 iv. Debbie Camper. v. Barbara J. Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. vi. Linda June Camper. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Young. 130. Vernon Asbury[6] Camper (Earl, 70). Born, 30 Jan 1935, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Resided: 1991, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married Bessie. Resided: 1993, in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN. Children: i. Sabian Lee[7] Camper. Born, 13 Feb 1962. Died, 2 Oct 1978, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Sabian Camper -- "The 16-year-old youth died last Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital, Chicago of wounds from a shooting. Chicago police said the youth was driving a car when two persons yelled a gang slogan at him. When he pulled along side them, shots were fired into his car. Chicago police have arrested two persons in the shooting." [Lexington Progress, 11 Oct 1978] ii. Pam Campe