CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: JAMES W. LONG - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson
 
JAMES W. LONG.

James W Long, born in the State of Georgia 16th day of September 1846. 
Removed to Texas in 1852.  Enlisted in company K, 5th Texas cavalry, 
Tom Green's old regiment, at Weatherford, Texas. Was with Gen. Tom 
Green's brigade in the campaigns, and with Gen. Green when he was 
killed. His first brigade commander was Gen. Sibly.  In Dec.16, 1881 
he was married to Miss Alice McCormick.  Post office, Tyler, Texas.