Barry County Missouri Ancestors- Two Generations of the Long Family Two Generations of the Long Family Submitted by: Donna Cooper John Dake Long was the son of Hiram and Anna Lakey Long and Lavina Bellah is believed to be the dt of Walter and Sina Bellah. They were married July 9, 1846 in Oregon Co., MO. She is buried at Maddy, near Purdy. It is not known where he is buried but thought that he might have been killed with Hiram by bushwhackers in 1862. It is not known where Hiram and Anna Long are buried either, but perhaps at Maddy in unmarked graves. 1. HIRAM D. LONG was born May 20, 1796 in East Tennessee, and died 1862 in Barry Co., Missouri. He married ANNA LAKEY February 08, 1819 in White Co., Illinois, daughter of SIMON LAKEY and RUTH DOBBINS. Notes for HIRAM D. LONG: Hiram Long came with his family to Missouri in 1834 to Ripley Co., Missouri and afterward removed to Barry Co. MO., where he was brutally murdered in 1862. He and his son were taken outside from the house and shot. White Co., IL. marriage records: LONG, Hiram LAKEY, Ann 08 Feb 1819. Taxpayers 1860-61, Barry Co., MO., Long, A.W., Long, W.L., Long, J.D. (John Dake Long was alive in 1861, but not alive in 1870 so he died between 61 and 70. It is thought that he is the son that was killed with Hiram Long by bushwhachers in 1862.) Goodspeed's 1888 History of Barry County, MO. Simeon H. Long, a farmer and a stock raiser of Barry County, MO., was born in Greene County, Indiana., in 1820, and is the second child of Hiram and Anna (Lakey) Long. Hiram Long was born in East Tennessee on May 20, 1796, and was reared on a farm. He emigrated from his native State to Indiana, and was there married on February 11, 1814. His wife was born in Ohio on March 19, 1798. They became the parents of eleven children, four of whom are living. Hiram Long came with his family to Missouri in 1834, locating in Ripley County. He afterward removed to Barry County, where he was brutally murdered in 1862. During the Civil War he tried hard to remain with his family in peace, taking no part then in the contest between the North and South. A band of Southern men came to his home and made inquiry as to his principles. Upon finding him a Union man they took him and one of his sons out and shot them. After the murder of his father and brother, Simeon H. Long enlisted in the Federal army, joining the Eighth Missouri Cavalry, with which he served three years, being mustered out of service at Little Rock, Ak., on July 20, 1865. He was paid off at St. Louis the following August. On September 25, 1842, he was united in marriage with Tabitha James, who was born in Indiana on March 15, 1826. Eleven children have been born to them, seven of whom, Serilda J., Eliza, George W., Franklin H., Samantha C. (Mrs. James Burtchett), U.S.G. and Dora, are living. Their eldest son, S.J. Long, served in the Civil War in the Civil War in the same company with his father. He died in the hospital at Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO., from sickness contracted while in the service. After the war Mr. Long returned to the remainder of his family, whom he had left for security at Springfield, Mo., and in February, 1866, came to Barry County, where he has since been engaged in farming. He and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church, and the family are highly respected. His is a Republican, and a member of the G.A.R. 1840 Ripley Co., MO. Federal Census: Hiram Long with the following: Males are listed first as follows: 1male, 10-15 (John Dake born 1827 would be age 13.); 1 male, 15-20; 2 males, 20-30 (Simon & Henry.) James is listed on 1840 a door or so away from Hiram with one child and married. So he would not be listed with Hiram Long as a son.; 1male, 40- 50 (This would be Hiram Long.) Females listed are: 1 female, 5-10; 2 females, 10-15 Lydia about age 13 married John Huff about Jan 28, 1847 and another female goes here; and 1 female, 40-50 that would be Anna Lakey Long. There would be no married children living at home, because there is no one under 5. There are seven children listed, Goodspeed states that Hiram had eleven children, of which four were living in 1889. Ripley county, Missouri was organized January 5, 1833, from Wayne County and is named for Eleazer W. Ripley, a soldier of the War of 1812. The County Seat is located at Doniphan, Missouri. The County is divided up into the following townships: Pine, Kelley, Jordan, Johnson, Sherley, Doniphan, Flatwoods, Washington, West Doniphan, Varner, Gatewood, Union, Poyner, Harris and Thomas. Ripley is surrounded by the following counties: Oregon which John Dake and Lavina Bellah Long were married, Carter, Butler, (MO) and Randolph(AR). Oregon Co., MO. and Randolph and Lawrence Counties, Arkansas were also the home of some of the Bellah families and Long families. Ripley County, Marriages: LONG, J. S. OWENS, Ms. E. F. 27 APR 1879 LONG, J. J. DAY, LIZZIE 23 DEC 1899 LONG, JAMES PATTERSON, NANCY 21 JAN 1838 LONG, JOHN C. BOYER, JANE 25 NOV 1893 LONG, JOHN FLEMINGS, MATTIE 2 SEP 1898 LONG, JOSEPH R. GREEN, MARY KATHARINE 17 APR 1855 LONG, LAURA NANCE, C. W. 15 NOV 1894 LONG, LIZZIE B. CHANDLER, C. C. 24 SEP 1891 LONG, MISSOURI ARNOLD, HENRY 22 JAN 1880 LONG, NANCY RODGERS, R. B. 18 FEB 1869 LONG, RACHAEL MCNEAL, JOSEPH P. 1 SEP 1835 LONG, SAMUEL H. ROARK, SARAH 3 NOV 1889 LONG, SARAH EARLY, JAMES 20 MAY 1874 LONG, SARAH FRANCES ODOM, DEMSEY 21 SEP 1866 LONG, THOMAS BARNES, ELIZA C. 10 JAN 1878 Box, Elizabeth to Fergus, James E. 14 Jan, 1869, by E.W. Smith JP, Barry Co., Missouri Barry Co taxpapyers of 1861: Long, Hiram ( Hiram was killed by bushwhackers in 1862.) Long, J.D. (John Dake Long probably killed along with Hiram.) Long, A.W. (William's son. William believed to be Hiram's brother.) Long, W.L. Box, Wm. Huff, John Huff, Charles Hadley, Everhart Hadley, John Hadley, J.H. Northcutt, J.K. Northcutt, T.D. Newton Co., MO. House 196, 1850 lists: Hiram Long 55 Tennessee, Anna 53 N.C. Next door in house no: 197: Ross, Elizabeth 56 N.C. (born about 1796), and living there is also William Grinstaff 9 Tennessee In 1860 Hiram Long lived in house no: 611, Barry Co., MO. Listed as follows: Hiram Long age 64 born TN. (abt 1796); Anna age 62 born in N.C.; Blount Co., TN. 1830 listed as follows: Henry Long 003110001 000012001 10 10 289 (Died in Blount Co., TN., father of Phillip who is buried at Coriscana Cemtery, near Purdy,); and Peter Long 100001 02011 6 6 289. 23. ANNA5 LAKEY (SIMON4, THOMAS3, ALEXANDER2, ALEXANDER1 LACKEY) was born March 07, 1798 in Surry Co., North Carolina. She married HIRAM LONG February 11, 1818 in White Co., Illinois. Anna LAKEY, born 7 MAR 1798, Surry Co., North Carolina and lived in St. Clair Co., Illinois. Her parents were Simon LAKEY and Ruth DOBBINS. Some have her born in Highland Co., OH Hiram LONG Marriage: 11 FEB 1818, White Co., Illinois 1870 Census for Barry Co., MO. House 285 Long, Anie 71 born Ohio, she is the widow of Hiram Long and is living next door to George Long and his wife Sarah Long. George Long in house 286 is 21 a farmer and Sarah F. is 17; both are born in Missouri Next door to George on the other side in house no: 287 is Vina Long who is 41 and born in Arkansas (widow of John D. Long); Leonard is 20 (This not the Leonard buried at Coriscana.); Hiram 18; John D. 16; Simon H. 11; Kissiah 9; and Matilda is 19 born in TN. (All the others are born in MO.) In house 283 is Simon Long born in Indiana age 49; Tabitha 44 born in Indiana; George 16 born in Missouri; Frank 14 Missouri; Samantha 12 Missouri; U.S. Grant 3 Missouri; Amanda C. 1 Missouri Next door to him on the other side is Wilson Lane who is 23 born in Arkansas, a farmer. In his house is: Eliza is 18 born in MO.; Ulissis G. 1 MO.; Raba a female born in May and is one month old; born in Missouri. Some researchers think Anna Lakey was born in Highland Co., OH. and most believe that she was born in Surry Co., NC. Children of HIRAM LONG and ANNA LAKEY are: 2. i. Henry6 Long, b. Abt. 1819, Greene Co., Indiana; d. Barry Co., Missouri. (Lived in Barry Co., MO.) ii. Solomon Long, b. Abt. 1819. (May have descendants in Randolph or Lawrence Co., AR.) 3. iii. Simon Hiram Long, b. December 01, 1820, Greene County, Indiana; d. December 21, 1907, Barry Co., Missouri. 4. iv. Elizabeth Long, b. Abt. 1822, Missouri; d. Ozark Co., Arkansas. married William Box. v. George Long, b. Abt. 1826; d. Bef. 1840. 5. vi. John Dake Long, b. 1827, Greene County, Indiana; d. Abt. 1862, Barry Co., Missouri. 6. vii. Lydia Ann Long, b. Abt. 1830, Indiana; d. Barry Co., Missouri. viii. Rachel Long, b. Abt. 1833, Indiana. Children of Hiram and Anna Lakey Long: 2. HENRY LONG was born Abt. 1819 in Greene Co., Indiana, and died in Barry Co., Missouri. He married MARY RAISOR Abt. 1841, daughter of JOHN RAISOR and JANE //. Barry Co., MO., 1850 Census: Henry Long age 32 born Indiana; Mary 25 born Indiana; John age 7 born MO.; Abraham age 5 born MO.; Hyrem age 1 MO. 1870, Barry Co., MO. House 55 White River TWP.; Sarah Johnson 33 Indiana; Eli R. 12 MO.; Long, Hiram 20 MO.; William 16 MO.; Sarah B. 15 MO.; Nancy J. 14 MO.; Henry 12 MO. Children of HENRY LONG and MARY RAISOR (maiden name believed to be Raisor) are: i. John Dake7 Long, b. Abt. 1843, Greene Co., Indiana; d. Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for John Dake Long: Lived near Roaring River, Shoal Creek area, Barry Co., Mo. ii. Abraham Long, b. Abt. 1845, Indiana. iii. Hiram Long, b. Abt. 1849, Indiana; d. Barry Co., Missouri; m. Sarah C. Davis, Abt. 1871. iv. William Long, b. Abt. 1854. v. Sarah B. Long, b. Abt. 1855. vi. Nancy J. Long, b. Abt. 1856. vii. Henry Long, b. Abt. 1858. 3. SIMON HIRAM LONG was born December 01, 1820 in Greene County, Indiana, and died December 21, 1907 in Barry Co., Missouri. He married MARTHA TABITHA JAMES September 25, 1842 in Ozark County, Missouri, daughter of // JAMES. Notes for SIMON HIRAM LONG: Simon Long and Tabitha are buried at Maddy Cemetery, west of Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri. Simon H. Long, born December 1, 1820 in Greene Co., Indiana; died December 21, 1907 in Purdy, Barry, Missouri; married Martha Tabitha James September 25, 1842 in Ozark, Missouri. More About SIMON HIRAM LONG: Burial: Maddy Cemetery, west of Purdy, MO. Event 1: settled on Flat Creek Occupation: Farmer and Stock Raiser Religion: Christian Church Notes for MARTHA TABITHA JAMES: The Burchett family passed on the following family story: Tabitha (James) Long was related to Frank and Jesse James. When the James boys were in the vicinity, the Longs and Burchetts cleaned out the drives to one of their barns to hold dances. MARTHA TABITHA JAMES: Burial: Buried at Maddy, 3 miles west of Purdy Children of SIMON LONG and MARTHA JAMES are: i. Serilda Jane7 Long, b. February 14, 1849, Missouri; d. Barry Co., Missouri; m. (1) William E. Miller, Abt. 1870, Missouri; m. (2) Hiram Emerson Burchett, April 02, 1876, Barry Co., Missouri. ii. Eliza Long, b. September 15, 1851; d. May 23, 1919, Purdy, Barry County, Missouri; m. Wilson Lane, February 09, 1868. Notes for Eliza Long: MRS. WILSON LANE DEAD Another home has been broken and saddened bya sudden calling to that sweet land of rest, in that spirit land of eternal felicity in that city on high, where mansions have been prepared for all that have obeyed His will, by accepting Him as their personal Savior, which she did many years ago and lived a faithful consistent christain life. An excellent wife and loving mother has bid farewell to the earth and gone to her everlasting reward. Mrs. Eliza Lane , beloved wife of Wilson Lane of near Purdy, was born in Douglas county, Missouri, September 15, 1851. In 1865 her parents moved to Barry county and on February 9, 1868 she and Wilson Lane were married. To this union were born ten children, six of whom are living, who are: Sheridan Lane, Mrs. Rilda Cowherd, Mrs. Susie McKee, Purdy, Mrs. Anna Harper of near Butterfield, Sherman Lane of Clayton, New Mexico, and Mrs. Addie Cowherd of Butterfield. She leaves her husband, children, thirty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, three sisters and one brother to mourn her departure. Mrs. Lane united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1871 and lived a zealous and faithful servant of her Christ. She died May 22, 1919, at 11:15 p.m. , at her home 1 1/2 mile west of Purdy. Rev. E.W. Love of Joplin, conducted funeral services on the 23rd at her late home after whic the remains were intered in the New Church Cemetery. Obituary of Wilson Lane: After having dwelt in this land nearly three score and ten years, he crossed the river of death, going hence, from whose borne no traveler returns, to make an accounting for his stewardship in this life and recieve the wages that are due him. Wilson Lane came to Barry county from Madison county, Ark., directly after the civil war and located near where the town of Purdy is located and homesteaded a home, where he continued his residence until his passing, which occurred suddenly at his home in Purdy, Friday, June 12, 1925, after he had got up in the morning and gone out on his porch. He was well known in hat section of the county and other sections. He was a member of Purdy Lodge A.F. & A.M. , Monett Royal Arch Masons and the Knight Templers and theShrine of Springfield, and was intered Monday, June 15, with the honors of these orders at Mt. Pleasant church cemetery, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.M. Smith. His first wife having died some six years ago, and later he married a second time and this wife, with six children survive him, who are: Mrs Peter Harper of Pierce City; Mrs. Wm. Cowherd and Mrs. Thos. McKee of Purdy and Andy Cowherd of near Butterfield, and Sherd. Lane of Purdy, and Sherm Lane of New Mexico, and one brother, Jerry Lane of Purdy, and was a brother of the late Columbus C. Lane of Monett. He left many grandchildren to mourn his passing. He delighted in hunting and going on camping trips, remaining a month or more, where deer could be found and always made such fun for his fellow hunters, who were always a good, jolly bunch. iii. George Washington Long was born October 09, 1853 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO, and died April 23, 1924 in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas. He married Susan Cornelia Tranthem in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. She was born May 07, 1847, and died in Sawyer, Pratt Co., KS. George & Susan are buried in the Sawyer, Kansas Cemetery. (additional information by Connie Long Harrington GGrandaughter of George & Susan) Two Children of George W Long and Susan C. are: Frankie Long, son of G.W. and S.C. Long, died Feb 2, 1872, 2 mos and 15 days old Daisy G., dau of G.W and S.C. Long born March 9, 1879, died _____ . Could not read. These children are buried closed to Tabitha Long at Maddy Cemetery, Barry County, Missouri. iv. Franklin "Frank" Hiram Long, b. September 02, 1855; d. September 30, 1906, Purdy, Barry County, Missouri; m. Mary E. R. Long, Abt. 1875. Notes for Franklin "Frank" Hiram Long: Died after 1888. More About Franklin "Frank" Hiram Long: Burial: Maddy Cemetery, 3 miles west of Purdy, MO. More About Mary E. R. Long: Burial: Maddy Cemetery, 3 miles west of Purdy, MO v. Samantha Caroline Long, b. July 02, 1858; d. June 19, 1950, Purdy, Barry County, Missouri; m. James Preston Burchett, November 16, 1873, Barry County, Missouri. More About Samantha Caroline Long: Burial: Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Purdy, MO. Notes for James Preston Burchett: James owned a meat market in Seligman, Barry Co., Missouri. More About James Preston Burchett: Burial: Buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Purdy, MO. vi. U.S. Grant Long, b. October 02, 1866, Purdy, Barry County, Missouri; d. December 06, 1895, Purdy, Barry County, Missouri; m. A.L.M.. Notes for U.S. Grant Long: Cemetery unknown, Daviess Co., MO. Long, Nema G. 6 mos, died 14 Aug 1908 Son of U.S.G. Long, Norville Long, 1 yr 6 mos, 1905 U.S.G. Long 25 Mar 1864 is buried elsewhere. Midwest Gen Register, page 47, Sept 1970. vii. Dora Long, b. September 30, 1868, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for Dora Long: viii. Amanda C. Long, b. Abt. 1869. ix. USA Long, b. Abt. 1870. 4. ELIZABETH LONG was born Abt. 1822 in Missouri, and died in Ozark Co., Arkansas. She married (1) JAMES FURGUS. She married (2) WILLIAM BOX Abt. 1837, son of // BOX. Notes for ELIZABETH LONG: House 45: 1870 Barry Co., MO. Listed as follows: James Furgus age 49 KY. farmer, Elizabeth 51 MO. (Elizabeth Long Box); Mary E. 21, MO.; Wm. P. 17 MO.; Martha A. 13 MO.; Box, James C. 16 MO.; Minerva A. 14 MO.; Dallas A. 11 MO. Notes for WILLIAM BOX: Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Missouri. Others buried at Maplewood who may be part of William's family are to follow: Buss Box 1907-1969, Marie Box 1909-1973, Davis Box 1902-1975, John W. Box 1873-1949. Children of ELIZABETH LONG and WILLIAM BOX are: i. Sarah7 Box, b. Abt. 1838, Barry Co., Missouri. ii. Robert Box, b. Abt. 1842, Indiana; m. E.C., Abt. 1860, Barry Co., MO.. iii. Pleasant Box, b. Abt. 1843, Barry Co., Missouri. iv. Francis Box, b. Abt. 1846, Barry Co., Missouri; d. Ozark Co., Arkansas; m. Daniel Jefferson Elam. Notes for Francis Box: Elizabeth Box Fergus is buried in Nichols Chapel Cemetery, in Ozark, AR. Also buried there is her daughter and son-in- law, Daniel Jefferson Elam and Fannie Elam. v. John W. Box, b. Abt. 1847; d. Barry Co., Missouri; m. Laura A. Benbrooke, October 29, 1865, Barry Co., Missouri. vi. Mary E. Box, b. Abt. 1850, Barry Co., Missouri. vii. William F. Box, b. Abt. 1852, Barry Co., Missouri. viii. James C. Box, b. Abt. 1854, Barry Co., Missouri. ix. Manerva A. Box, b. Abt. 1856, Barry Co., Missouri. x. Dallas Box, b. Abt. 1858, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for Dallas Box: Clark Cemetery, Barry Co., Missouri Dallas A. Box June 15, 1888 same stone with Martha C. Jan 21, 1860 died April 16, 1915. 5. JOHN DAKE LONG was born 1827 in Greene County, Indiana, and died Abt. 1862 in Barry Co., Missouri. He married LAVINA (VINA) BELLAH July 09, 1846 in Oregon Co., Missouri, daughter of WALTER BELLAH and DARCUS //. Notes for JOHN DAKE LONG: House no 614, Barry Co., MO., 1860 Census. Long, J. D. age 33 born in IN.; Vina age 30 born in AR.; George 11 born in MO. (married Sarah Frances Smith, buried Coriscana.); Leonard 9 born in MO.; Hyram D. age 6 born in MO.; Simon age 4 born in MO; Kizire age 2 born in MO.; Sarah Beller age 4 born in MO. (born about 1854) The Long family lived in Ripley Co., MO. in 1834, Douglas Co, MO. until 1848 (was part of Taney Co., MO. until 1850) and in Barry Co., MO. in 1860. Barry Co., MO. Federal Census 1850: Henry Long born IN 1818, Mary 25 IN.; John 7 MO.; Abraham 5; Hyrem 1 MO., Barry Co., Mo. 1850: Alfred Long 1820 born in TN., Martha 1822 S.C., Elizabeth 1842 MO., Francis 1844 MO.; Martha 1846 MO., Aaron 1849 MO. Notes for LAVINA (VINA) BELLAH: Lavinia is also listed as Lavinia Beller and Bellah or Belleh. She is buried West of Purdy, MO. at Maddy Cemetery. Maddy Cemetery Stones: Lavina Long , Aug 1827 May 30, 1906 Wesley McDunner, Jan 17, 1851 Jan 20, 1910 Jane McDunner (with the Long graves) Near Purdy, Mo at Pulaskiville is a Catholic cemetery where many Polish are buried, but there was also a McDunner grave there also. Morris Lee McDunner, Feb 11, 1926 Aug 7, 1977 and Constance F. July 9, 1929 Nov 26, 1985 Bellah, Lavina to John D. Long, 9 Jul 1846 Oregon County, MO., Oregon County, Missouri is right on the state line next to Fulton County, Arkansas. The county seat is Alton, MO. More About LAVINA (VINA) BELLAH: Burial: August 1827, Maddy Cemetery, west of Purdy, MO. On July 09, 1846, Oregon Co., Missouri, Lavia was married to John Dake Long. Children of JOHN LONG and LAVINA BELLAH are: i. George7 Long, b. December 10, 1848, Douglas Co., Missouri; d. February 01, 1927, Pierce City, Lawrence Co., Missouri; m. Sarah Francis Smith, November 11, 1869, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for George Long: It is known that George Long was called "Old Wig". George Long had two fingers missing. Opal McClure, George's granddaughter, said she remembered hearing that George was a water boy during the war. She indicated that he was carrying a bucket of water to a fellow solider when someone shot the bucket out of his hand. His military records list him as 5 foot 2 1/2 inches tall. George Long and Sarah Francis Smith were married in Barry Co., MO. by Rev. John Hudson, 11 Nov 1869. They are buried at Corsicana Cemetery, near Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri. After George's death, on the papers for the VA Mrs. Dove Shands stated that George Long lived at her home at the time of his death in Pierce City, Missouri. Cause of Death: George Long, influenza. Military record states that Mrs. Dove Shands, E. B. Wright, Victor O. Niemeyer and the community cemetery at Corsicana, Missouri, declare the amount due, $316.20. Stop payment notice. Pension Civil War. Effective date Jan 20, 1941 active notice. Name of Veteran, George Long. Full name of payee, Sarah F. Long. Marriage record Book A, B, C, page 256. State of Missouri, County of Barry. I, John Hudson, ordained minister of the gospel do hereby certify that I celebrated the rite of matrimony between Miss Sarah F. Smith and Mr.. George Long both of said county on 11th day of November 1869 at the Bride's residence. John Hudson, M.G. Filed and recorded Dec 4, 1869. Volunteer Service, Civil War. No medical records found. L. 15 Cav., MO.. Pvt., 7 Reg't of enrolled Missouri Militia. Roll dated Springfield, MO.. Aug 27, 1864. George Long, 5 ft and 2 1/2 in tall, age 18, farmer. Co. G 7. complexion fair, hair dark, eyes blue. Born in Missouri. Occupation farmer. Was enrolled Aug 1, 1864 and muster out July 10, 1865. Trained at Fayetteville, Arkansas. At Kings Prairie Cemetery: Edward Long born 1876 died 1938 wife Mary born 1875 died 1944 Notes for Sarah Francis Smith: Sarah is buried at Corsicana Cemetery, Barry Co., MO. next to husband George Long. ii. John Dake Long, b. November 12, 1849, Douglas County, Missouri; d. December 23, 1924, Barry Co., Missouri; m. Nancy A. //, Abt. 1870. Notes for John Dake Long: They had 15 children. Burial: Kings Prairie iii. Leonard Long, b. 1850, Ozark Co., Missouri; d. Barry Co, Missouri; m Susannah J. Stone, December 08, 1870, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for Leonard Long: Leonard Long married Susannah J. Stone (of Stone's Prairie family?) Dec 8, 1870 Barry Co., MO. by Wm. E. Lee MG. iv. Hiram D. Long, b. January 16, 1852, Ozark Co., Missouri; d. September 30, 1906, Barry Co., Missouri; m. Mary E. R. Davis, May 15, 1881, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for Hiram D. Long: Hiram was married before he married Mary Elizabeth Rebecca Davis. By that marriage he had one dt named Lavina F. Long. Mary E.R. Davis Long, David Silas Davis, and W. L. Ash were named in a 1923 Court Proceeding, Barry Co., MO.. which was settled in Barry County, Missouri in 1925. MISSING 22 DAYS FOUND IN RIVER A body identified as that of Ed Mergen 44, section hand missing 22 days, was taken from the Mississippi river Sunday 1/2 mile below Glen Haven. Under Sheriff Melvin Gillen said the body, recovered from the water by Deputy Hiram Long, was weighted down with a rock held by a chain and fastened about the neck with a wire. A jury impaneled by Coroner George C. Harrower of Fennimore rendered a verdict of suicide. Mergen once before attempted to take his life by drowning. The body, first sighted floating in the river Sunday at 9 a.m. by a conductor on a Burlington train was taken to the Eckstein funeral home in Cassville, Missouri. Notes for Mary E. R. Davis: Her name is Mary Elizabeth Rebecca Davis. David Silas Davis and W. L. Ash were named in a 1923 Court Proceeding Barry Co., MO.. v. Samatha Jane Long, b. Abt. 1855; d. Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri; m. Wesley McDunner, December 25, 1882, Barry Co., Missouri. Notes for Wesley McDunner: Lucy Rignor & M. J. Mc Dunner were charter members of the 1st Southern Baptist Church of Purdy. History Book reads: The First Southern Baptist Missoinary Church of Purdy, MO.. was organized in 1881, one mile south of town at what was then the LONG schoolhouse. The church met for a few years in the schoolhouse and in the homes of its members. Oct 4, 1881; We, the undersigned names brethren and sisters met in the Long schoolhouse one mile south and one-fourth west of Purdy, MO.. and covenanted together to keep house for God by organizing a Baptist Church to be known as " The United or Missionary Baptist Church of Christ". The Articles of Faith as found in Brown Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge were adopted. J. C. Silas and J.K. Northcutt officiated in the organization. J.K.Northcutt chosen pastor and J. W. Bush, clerk, and the following charter members: J.W. Bush, Henry Bass, J.K.Northcutt, A.D. Campbell, Nancey J. Bush, Lucy Bingham, Lucy Rignor, M.J. McDunner, and Mrs. O.A. Purvines. vi. Simon H. (Tact) Long, b. Abt. 1856, Barry Co., Missouri; d. 1930, Barry Co., Missouri; m. Rebecca McDonough, December 30, 1879, Barry Co., Missouri. vii. Elzire H. Long, b. Abt. 1857. viii. Sarah Beller Long, b. Abt. 1858. ix. Kissiah Long, b. Abt. 1859. x. Elvina Samatha Long, b. Abt. 1861. 6. LYDIA ANN LONG was born Abt. 1830 in Indiana, and died in Barry Co., Missouri. She married JOHN B. HUFF January 28, 1847 in Oregon Co., Missouri, son of LEONARD HUFF and SARAH //. Notes for LYDIA ANN LONG: 1860 census Barry Co., Mo., Lydia Huff lived next door to Hyram Long and Anna Lakey Long. She is in house 612 and her parents are listed in house 611. Lydia Ann Long Huff probably would have been about 10 in 1840, because in 1860 she is 30 years old. Jane Long deeded land to John Huff, Oct 1, 1877, Barry Co., MO. 1850 Census Oregon Co., MO. House no:175. Listed as follows: John B. Huff 23 Tennessee, Lydia Ann 19 MO., Hiram 2 MO., Sarah J. 5/12 MO. 1850 Oregon Co., MO. House no: 174. Listed as follows: Huff, Leonard 46 Arkansas, Sarah 43 Tennessee, Eliazbeth 19 MO., Sarah C. 16 Arkansas, James w. 14 Arkansas, Margaret A. 12 Arkansas, Mary E. 10 Arkansas, Nancy C. 8 Arkansas, Leonard 6 Arkanasas, Benjamin 3 Arkansas, Elizabeth Huff 53 N.C. 1860 Barry Co., MO. House no: 612. Listed as follows: Huff, Lydia 30 Indiana, Hyram 14 MO., Sarah J. 12 MO., John D. 10 MO., Albert 4 MO. JOHN B. HUFF: Marriage record: Lucinda A. Huff to Joseph Dennis of Verona, MO Apr 5, 1886 at residence of Thomas Dennis, Preformed by B.F. Kennedy, MG Walter, James M. and Richard Huff all lived within a few doors of Hiram Long in 1840 Ripley Co., MO. Children of LYDIA LONG and JOHN HUFF are: i. Hyram7 Huff, b. Abt. 1846. ii. Sarah J. Huff, b. Abt. 1848. iii. John Dake Huff, b. 1853, Barry Co, Missouri; d. 1903, Barry Co, Missouri; m. Carolina //, Abt. 1877. Notes for John Dake Huff: In the Purdy were families such as the Hadley, Estes, Smith, Boucher, (owned a Real Estate office] and Silas Davis owned a blacksmith shop. 1900 looking East from the tracks -- next block includes Rains furniture,a hardware, a grocery, drugstore, and on the corner is J. D. Huff Hotel. More About John Dake Huff: Burial: Vinyard Cemetery iv. Albert Huff, b. Abt. 1856. 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