Biographical Sketch of C. W. Long, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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C. W. Long, breeder of Norman horses, post office Odessa, is a native
of Garrard County, Kentucky, where he was raised and educated.  Has 
been engaged in farming and handling thoroughbred horses all his life.
Began breeding Norman stock in McClain county, Illinois.  In 1878 he
came to Odessa, where he has followed the same business ever since. 
He now has a five year old, iron gray, named Tacheau, bred in McClain
county, Illinois, sired by imported Prince Napoleon, dam, Old Isabel,
an imported mare.  He also has a three year old horse, sired same as
other, dam, Isabel 2nd.  Mr. Long, by his enterprise in this line, has
done much toward the improvement of stock in this community, and 
deserves the commendation of all who delight in fine stock.  He has
taken premiums on his five year old at Indianapolis, Chicago, Farmer's
City, Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Kansas City, Lexington.  Mr.
Long was married in 1865, to Miss M. J. Pollard, of McClain County,
Illinois.  They have four children: Leo, Florence, Clara and Frank Roy.
He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the Christian Church.

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