Biography:James M. Long 1861: Kirks Mills, Little Britain township, Lancaster County

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Biograpical Annals of Lancaster County, 1903 Beers Inc.

JAMES M. LONG, one of the leading citizens of Kirks Mills, Little Britain 
township, was born June 26, 1861, in East Drumore township, a son of Hugh and 
Rebecca (Pusey )Long, the former of whom is one of the most highly respected 
of the citizens of that township.
     Hugh Long was a son of James Long, and a grandson of John Long, who came 
from England about 1750, and settled near Chestnut Level. By trade he was an 
Iron worker and some of the iron work which has stood the storms of many 
years in the Presbyterian Church in Chestnut Level, attests his skill. The 
children born to Hugh Long and his wife numbered three namely: James M. of 
this sketch; Annie, who is the wife of Martin Coulter, of Bart township; and 
Sanders, who manages the home farm.
     In his youth James M. Long attended the district schools of his 
locality, growing up accustomed to farm duties. His choice of career made of 
him an agriculturist, and although at first his means were limited and there 
was great need of industry, he conquered all difficulties, and he is now one 
of the substantial and leading farmers of his neighborhood. His estate 
compromises one of the valuable and desirable tracts of land in Little 
Britain township, located within one and a half miles of Kirks Mills : it 
contains 192 acres of fine land, improved with excellent buildings of every 
kind.
     On Nov. 28, 1889, Mr. Long was married to Miss. Alice C. L. Lamborn, of 
Drumore township, a daughter of Aquilla B. and Ann(Ambler) Lamborn, born Feb. 
14, 1867. Her parents had a family of three children, the others being 
William, who was killed by a kick of a horse; and Addie who resides with Mrs. 
Long. Mr. Lamborn can trace a long line of ancestry, as far back as the year 
1697. when occurred the birth of Robert , in Berkshire, England. Robert had a 
son Robert, who came to America, and his son George was born in Lancaster 
county Pa, George(2), son of George was born in Chester county, Dec. 23, 1763 
and his son Smedley Lanborn was born June 6, 1807, and became the grandfather 
of Mrs. Long. Aquilla B. , was born Feb. 23, 1833 and he resides in the home 
of his daughter; his wife born March 25, 1831 died Jan. 11, 1894.
      In 1888 Mr. Long removed from East Drumore township and purchased his 
parents farm, and has ever since been prospering in farming and stock 
raising. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Long are: Ralph born Aug. 30,1891 
; Wynona May, born July 19, 1893; Anna M. Born Sept. 6, 1895 and Forest, born 
June 1, 1901. In their pleasant country home, surrounded by their bright and 
interesting children, Mr. and Mrs. Long realize the best there is in life. 
Mrs. Long was reared in the Quaker belief, but Mr. Long is a member of the 
Presbyterian Church, and both of them are among the most highly respected 
residents of this township, where they have lived so long.