William B. Long died at his home in Lakenan, Thursday afternoon after a long illness of flu, followed by pneumonia.
William B. Long was born August 23 1845 near Paris, Monroe county, Missouri.
In May 1872, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth E. Chandler, who died January 9, 1899. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy.
October 7 1901, he was united in marriage to Gertie Owsley, who died July 28, 1910.
October 7 1911, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Janes. To this union were born two children: Linette age 10 years, [and] Oleta Bess age 8 years, who [grieve] with their mother and his two daughters, Mrs. Charles Brewer of Shell City Missouri, who was prevented from attending her father's funeral by sickness, and Mrs. Edward Smith of Monroe City Missouri, who was with her father during his last illness.
He also leaves five step-children: Dora Janes, Johnnie Janes, Miss Velmer Janes, Miss [?] Janes and Miss Addie Janes.
His brother Charles Long, who has been making his home with him for several months past, was not able to attend his brother's funeral.
Mr. Long united with the M. E. church about 60 years ago, and has been a faithful worker in church and Sunday school.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend George W. Meeks, pastor of the M. E. church, at 10:30 Friday, and burial [was] at the Bacon Chapel cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Sunday, March 4, 1923; page 5.
William B. Long was born August 23 1845 near Paris, Monroe county, Missouri.
In May 1872, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth E. Chandler, who died January 9, 1899. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy.
October 7 1901, he was united in marriage to Gertie Owsley, who died July 28, 1910.
October 7 1911, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Janes. To this union were born two children: Linette age 10 years, [and] Oleta Bess age 8 years, who [grieve] with their mother and his two daughters, Mrs. Charles Brewer of Shell City Missouri, who was prevented from attending her father's funeral by sickness, and Mrs. Edward Smith of Monroe City Missouri, who was with her father during his last illness.
He also leaves five step-children: Dora Janes, Johnnie Janes, Miss Velmer Janes, Miss [?] Janes and Miss Addie Janes.
His brother Charles Long, who has been making his home with him for several months past, was not able to attend his brother's funeral.
Mr. Long united with the M. E. church about 60 years ago, and has been a faithful worker in church and Sunday school.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend George W. Meeks, pastor of the M. E. church, at 10:30 Friday, and burial [was] at the Bacon Chapel cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Sunday, March 4, 1923; page 5.
William B. Long died at his home in Lakenan, Thursday afternoon after a long illness of flu, followed by pneumonia.
William B. Long was born August 23 1845 near Paris, Monroe county, Missouri.
In May 1872, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth E. Chandler, who died January 9, 1899. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy.
October 7 1901, he was united in marriage to Gertie Owsley, who died July 28, 1910.
October 7 1911, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Janes. To this union were born two children: Linette age 10 years, [and] Oleta Bess age 8 years, who [grieve] with their mother and his two daughters, Mrs. Charles Brewer of Shell City Missouri, who was prevented from attending her father's funeral by sickness, and Mrs. Edward Smith of Monroe City Missouri, who was with her father during his last illness.
He also leaves five step-children: Dora Janes, Johnnie Janes, Miss Velmer Janes, Miss [?] Janes and Miss Addie Janes.
His brother Charles Long, who has been making his home with him for several months past, was not able to attend his brother's funeral.
Mr. Long united with the M. E. church about 60 years ago, and has been a faithful worker in church and Sunday school.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend George W. Meeks, pastor of the M. E. church, at 10:30 Friday, and burial [was] at the Bacon Chapel cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Sunday, March 4, 1923; page 5.
William B. Long was born August 23 1845 near Paris, Monroe county, Missouri.
In May 1872, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth E. Chandler, who died January 9, 1899. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy.
October 7 1901, he was united in marriage to Gertie Owsley, who died July 28, 1910.
October 7 1911, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Janes. To this union were born two children: Linette age 10 years, [and] Oleta Bess age 8 years, who [grieve] with their mother and his two daughters, Mrs. Charles Brewer of Shell City Missouri, who was prevented from attending her father's funeral by sickness, and Mrs. Edward Smith of Monroe City Missouri, who was with her father during his last illness.
He also leaves five step-children: Dora Janes, Johnnie Janes, Miss Velmer Janes, Miss [?] Janes and Miss Addie Janes.
His brother Charles Long, who has been making his home with him for several months past, was not able to attend his brother's funeral.
Mr. Long united with the M. E. church about 60 years ago, and has been a faithful worker in church and Sunday school.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend George W. Meeks, pastor of the M. E. church, at 10:30 Friday, and burial [was] at the Bacon Chapel cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Sunday, March 4, 1923; page 5.
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