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     Thomas Longley was born circa 1807 at Pennsylvania.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147. He was born on 3 March 1807 at Addison, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Mary Rupel, daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood, on 17 July 1831 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.³ In 1850 Census, Thomas listed as Laborer, real estate worth $2000. Thomas Longley died on 11 February 1892 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 84.² He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     William H. Longley was born on 15 April 1846 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple. William H. Longley was born on 3 October 1846 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He graduated in 1867 at University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Degree in Commerce.¹ He married Helen Louise Searle, daughter of Richard Searle and female (?), on 14 December 1871 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co,1893,pg 316.
History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 928-929, had the following:
William H. Longley was born in Elkhart county, Ind., October 3, 1846, and is the son of Andrew and Mary Longley, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Indiana. His father came to this state in 1834, and located in Elkhart county, where he resided until 1853; he then came to this county and located on Portage Prairie, and soon afterward moved to Sumption's Prairie, where he now resides. Mr. Longley remained at home on the farm until he was 16 years old, then entered the University of Notre Dame, where he took a full commercial course, and graduated in 1867; he them entered the dry goods house of John Brownfield, Esq., where he has since been engaged as salesman and book-keeper.
He was married in this city, to Miss Helen L. Searle of the same place, December 14, 1871, a daughter of Richard Searle Esq., of this place, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1848; they have one son, born January 28, 1878. In 1868 John N. Lederer formed a partnership with A.T. Coquillard and W. H. Longley. They purchased large tracts of land in Boone county, Nebraska, and platted and laid out the village of St. Edwards. In August, 1876, they formed a stock company, known as "The St. Edward's Land and Emigration Company". Mr. Longley is treasurer of the St. Edwards Land and Emigration Company, and also of the Wisconsin Land and Emigration Company of this city. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Hon. W.H. Longley, ex-mayor of South Bend, and president of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company, is a native of Elkhart county, Ind., where he was born on October 3, 1846, a son of Andrew and Mary Longley, natives of Pennsylvania and Elkhart County, Ind., respectively. The paternal grandfather, William Longley, removed from his native State to Elkhart county, Ind., about 1834, of which section he was among the pioneer settlers. They came thither in wagons and located in the vicinity of Elkhart, where Mr. Longley purchased a heavily timbered and very wild tract of land. The Indians were still plentiful throughout the region, but were not hostile. On this farm the grandfather was called from life. About 1853 Andrew Longley came to St. Joseph county and settled on Sumption Prairie, where, until within a few years, he followed agricultural pursuits. Three children were born to himself and wife: William H., Josephine and Mercy. William H. Longley, the subject of this sketch, remained with and assisted his father on the home farm until he we was twenty-on years of age, receiving the advantages of the district schools in the vicinity of his rural home, his education being completed in Notre Dame College, from the commercial department of which he graduated in 1867. Soon after this he entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield, where he remained until 1888, at which time he engaged in the manufacture of knit underwear; He was one of the incorporators of the A.C. Staley Manufacturing Company, of which he was made vice-president, and held the office until elected to the position of mayor of South Bend. He is still a stockholder in this concern, and is also one of the incorporators of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company. He is a stockholder in the St. Edwards Land and Insurance Company of St. Edwards, Neb. He was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1888, was re-elected 1890, during which time he was careful to guard the interests of the city and made a very efficient official. In 1882 he was made councilman from the Second Ward, in which capacity he served one term. He is one of the leading spirits of the city, and is always a leader in public enterprises. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., the K. of P., being a charter member of the Crusade Lodge, No. 14, and also belongs to the Uniform Rank. He has been a married man since 1872, at which time Miss Helen Searle became his wife, and eventually the mother of a son and two daughters: Howard, Mary and Edna. Mr. Longley has a goodly amount of this world's goods, and is a successful and intelligent business man.³ William H. Longley lived in 1901 at 215 S. William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He died on 17 August 1935 at South William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 89.¹

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Sunday 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5.

W.H. LONGLEY, EX-MAYOR, DIES
William H. Longley, South Bend's eight mayor, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at the age of 88 years in his home at 215 South William street. He had been in failing health for several years and his death was attributed to the infirmities of age.
Mr. Longley was the second democratic mayor of South Bend, elected first in 1888 and again in 1890. In those days the term was for two years. During the years he held office, many notable improvements were made in the city. He also served in 1882 as councilman from the Second ward and was one of the incorporators of the former A.C. Staley Manufacturing company, of which he was vice-president until 1888. This company later became the Stephenson Underwear mills, now out of existence.
Born Oct. 3, 1846, in Elkhart, Ind., Mr. Longley came to South Bend at an early age and was married to Miss Helen Searle. Mrs. Longley died several years ago. His father, Andrew Longley, was born in Pennsylvania and his mother, Mary Longley, was a native of Elkhart county. They settled on a farm at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph county, in 1853.
After receiving the usual common school education in the district school William Longley attended the University of Notre Dame and was graduated in 1867 with a degree in commerce. When he first came to South Bend Mr. Longley entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield and was employed there until he was first elected mayor of South Bend.
In 1892 he became a member of the firm of Beeper & Longley, manufacturers of brick. Later he became a sewer contractor in connection with the late Charles Knott but he retired years before his death.
Three children survive. They are Howard Longley, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley, both of South Bend. One granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Prell, and a sister, Mrs. G.B. Summers, also reside in this city.
The body may be viewed in the residence from Monday morning until the hour of the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the residence by Rev. Charles Tupper Baillie, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Mr. Longley was a member of the Crusade Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His death leaves four ex-mayors of South Bend living. They are Fred W. Keller, Eli F. Seebirt, Chester R. Montgomery and W.R. Hinkle.¹

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 19 Aug 1935, Section 2, page 6.

Funeral Notes
A change was been made in the funeral plans for William H. Longley, former mayor of South Bend, who died Saturday night in his home, 215 South William street. The body will lie in the residence from 9 o'clock Tuesday morning until the funeral there at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, instead of throughout today. Pallbearers will be Walter McInerny, William K. Lamport, William A. Sarlee, of Mishawaka; Delbert Simp (SIC), of Granger, this county; Carl Prell and Herman Altgelt.⁵
He was buried on 20 August 1935 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,6

     William Howard Longley was born on 28 January 1878 at Indiana.¹ Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co, 1893, pg 316. He was the son of William H. Longley and Helen Louise Searle. William Howard Longley married Helen Mildred Morse, daughter of Hobart Abel Morse and Elizabeth Dorwin, on 16 October 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. William Howard Longley and Helen Mildred Morse were divorced.² William Howard Longley married Marcia May VanSlyke before 1930. William Howard Longley lived in August 1935 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ He lived in March 1944 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ He died on 28 May 1955 at Frederic Twp., Crawford Co., Michigan, at age 77.^5,6 He was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Lake Orion, Crawford Co., Michigan.⁶

     Mary Marilla Loomis married Phineas Cromwell Williams.

     Rosalie Mary Lootens was born on 27 November 1896 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She married Achiel Emil Accoe on 20 June 1916 at Indiana.¹ Rosalie Mary Lootens died on 19 May 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.² She was buried at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Evelyn Lopez married David Allen Harn, son of Alan Duane Harn and Ruth Ann Spainhour, on 30 June 1990 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.¹

     Ann Loring married Benjamin Ruple, son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 148.

     Randy Lee Lother and Robbyn Anne Sklenar were unmarried partners.

     Male Lott married Lynn Ross, daughter of Robert Richard Ross and Helen Marian Harn.

     Nelson Charles Lotvedt and female (?) were unmarried partners.

     Judith Lougher was born on 11 September 1946. She married Robert Paul Gelinas Sr., son of Robert H. Gelinas and Marjorie Delores Reyna, on 2 November 1963 at Caroline, Tompkins Co., New York. Judith Lougher died on 14 December 2016 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 70.

     Nehmiah Lounsbury married Margaret Purdy, daughter of Ebenezer Purdy and Eunice Purdy, on 19 June 1824.

     Robert Love was born on 28 February 1847 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He was the son of William Love and Margarette (?) Robert Love married Mary L. Hanmer, daughter of Peter Hanmer and Ruth Anna Bacon, on 26 March 1873 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ Robert Love died on 2 March 1935 at age 88.¹ He was buried at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-M8.

     Ruth Love was born on 16 January 1883 at Pine Grove, Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Love and Mary L. Hanmer. Ruth Love married Guy Robert Caywood, son of Joseph G. Caywood and Sarah Jane Purdy, on 31 December 1907 at New York. Ruth Love died on 24 June 1960 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York. Her Ancestral File Number is RGTL-ZS, submitted by Karen C. McKenna.

     William Love was born circa 1822 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He married Margarette (?) His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-KW.

     Isabella Loveing was born circa 1869 at New York. She married William J. Perkins, son of Timothy Ellsworth Perkins and Rhoda A. Boston, circa 1900.¹ As of 1930, Isabella Loveing was also known as Isabel. She died on 13 August 1969 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.² She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.²

     Esther May Lovejoy was born on 20 January 1907 at Cavalier Co., North Dakota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jotham Sewell Lovejoy and Harriet Evelyn Cowles. Esther May Lovejoy married John Henry Detwiler, son of John Henry Detwiler and Ellendora (?), after 1931.¹ Esther and John Henry Detwiler believed to have four children.³ Esther May Lovejoy died on 31 May 1982 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 75.^1,2 She was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington.²

     Jotham Sewell Lovejoy was born on 7 January 1843 at Albion, Kennebec Co., Maine.¹ He married Harriet Evelyn Cowles. Jotham Sewell Lovejoy died on 16 June 1936 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac, King Co., Washington.¹

     Blanche Alta Loveless was born on 24 May 1892 at Utah. She married Franklin Valentine Harn, son of Winfield Scott Harn and Fannie Louisia Stein, on 2 October 1908 at Baker Co., Oregon. Blanche Alta Loveless died on 23 February 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.

     Dorene Marie Loverink is the daughter of Jeppie Jack Loverink and Marie Van Wilgen.¹ Dorene Marie Loverink married Dennis Le Roy Richards, son of Abraham Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews, on 18 July 1959 at Ellendale United Methodist Church, Ellendale, Steele Co., Minnesota.^1,2

     Jeppie Jack Loverink was born at Hartley?, O'Brien Co., Iowa.¹ He married Marie Van Wilgen. Jeppie Jack Loverink was born on 4 May 1915 at Alison, Osceola Co., Iowa. He died on 29 December 1996 at Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota, at age 81.

     Amos Albert Lowder was born on 18 December 1902 at Whiteside Co., Illinois. He married Nellie M. Davis, daughter of Perley H. Davis and Phoebe Harn, on 23 December 1929 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois. Amos Albert Lowder died on 17 February 1989 at Kingston Mines, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 86.

     Amelia Jane Lowman was the daughter of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn. Amelia Jane Lowman married Cephas Sheckles.

     Annie E. Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Dennis Clay Lowman was born on 28 September 1834 at Maryland.^1,2,3 He was the son of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn. Dennis Clay Lowman married Amelia C. Fogel on 22 November 1860.¹ Dennis Clay Lowman lived in 1900 at Woodville, Frederick Co., Maryland. He died on 18 February 1901 at Maryland at age 66.^1,3 Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. He was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.³

     Dennis W. Lowman was the son of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Emelia C. Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Fannie Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     George W. Lowman was the son of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Harry A. Lowman was born on 23 October 1871.¹ He was the son of Dennis Clay Lowman and Amelia C. Fogel.