Alma Long

F, #3621, b. circa 1877, d. circa 1942
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
     Alma Long was born circa 1877.1 She married William Henry Zents, son of Jeremiah Zents and Lucinda McClintic. Alma Long died circa 1942.1

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."

Benjamin Harrison Long

M, #443, b. 27 October 1888, d. 29 March 1964
Last Edited=24 Mar 2020
     Benjamin Harrison Long was born on 27 October 1888 at Grundy Co., Iowa.1 He married Donna Rosetta Purdy, daughter of Myron Sellon Purdy and Carrie Coykendall, on 31 October 1917. Benjamin Harrison Long died on 29 March 1964 at Kansas at age 75. He lived in 1962 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.

Children of Benjamin Harrison Long and Donna Rosetta Purdy

Citations

  1. [S370] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 30 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Donald Wayne Long

M, #2507
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Donald Wayne Long is the son of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome.

Etta V. Long

F, #12857, b. 12 August 1867, d. 15 June 1936
Last Edited=10 Feb 2026
     Etta V. Long was born on 12 August 1867.1 She married Dennis William Lowman, son of John Wesley Lowman and Sidney Ann Gosnell. Etta V. Long died on 15 June 1936 at Mount Airy, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 68.1 She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Mount Airy, Carroll Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Etta V. (Long) Lowman, Memorial ID 104668947,
    Birth: 12 August 1867
    Death: 15 June 1936, Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, USA
    Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104668947/etta_v-lowman: accessed February 10, 2026), memorial page for Etta V. Long Lowman (12 Aug 1867–15 Jun 1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 104668947, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Becky (contributor 47351951).
    Parents
    John L. Long 1839–1929
    Emily A. Long 1841–1920
    Spouses
    Dennis W. Lowman 1856–1930
    Siblings
    Ann C. Long Anderson 1866–1939
    Carrie M Long Crouse 1870–1947
    Children
    Bessie American Lowman Watkins 1886–1957
    Cylettie V Lowman Hardy 1888–1977
    A. Viola Lowman 1894–1911
    Dorothy Amanda Lowman Hardy 1913–2004
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/305/104668947_138339217314.jpg,.

James A. Long1

M, #4641
Last Edited=21 May 2022
     James A. Long married Hattie Belle Hollingsworth, daughter of Thomas Elwood Hollingsworth Sr. and Sarah Elanora Coney, on 15 May 1916 at Auglaize Co., Ohio.1

Citations

  1. [S1615] William B. Stewart J. Adger and Hollingsworth, The Hollingsworth Family : Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr (Louisville, KY: J.P. Morton, 1925). Hereinafter cited as The Hollingsworth Family : Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr.

Jane Kaye Long

F, #2508
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Jane Kaye Long is the daughter of Wayne Craig Long and Vera Lou Holt. Jane Kaye Long married David Spear.

Child of Jane Kaye Long and David Spear

Janet Long

F, #10432
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Janet Long is the daughter of Wayne Craig Long and Vera Lou Holt. Janet Long married Frank Rodriquez.

Jennifer Kay Long

F, #2504
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Jennifer Kay Long is the daughter of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome.

John Long1

M, #1276
Last Edited=23 Aug 1997
     John Long married Cordelia Spurrier. John Long was a Wealthy Farmer.

Children of John Long and Cordelia Spurrier

Citations

  1. [S870] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 137,139", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."

Josephine Celess Long

F, #399, b. 2 July 1845, d. 12 September 1890
Last Edited=13 Nov 2022
     Josephine Celess Long was born on 2 July 1845 at Maryland.1,2 She was the daughter of John Long and Cordelia Spurrier. Josephine Celess Long married Luther Edward Harn, son of Singleton Wesley Harn and Maria Cordelia Harn. Josephine Celess Long died on 12 September 1890 at age 45.1,2 She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.2

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census7 June 1880Linganore, Frederick Co., Maryland, listed as 34 years old, born in Maryland

Children of Josephine Celess Long and Luther Edward Harn

Citations

  1. [S361] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 131,139", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Josephine Celess (Long) Harn, Memorial ID 173387896,
    Birth: 2 July 1845
    Death: 12 September 1890
    Burial: Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173387896/josephine-celess-harn: accessed 13 November 2022), memorial page for Josephine Celess Long Harn (2 Jul 1845–12 Sep 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 173387896, citing Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Becky (contributor 47351951).

    Parents
    Daniel Long 1801–1877
    Cordelia Spurrier Long 1809–1879
    Spouses
    Luther Edward Harn 1843–1909
    Siblings
    George P Long 1837–1908
    John L. Long 1839–1929
    Anna Mariah Long Pennington 1843–1915
    Mary Ann Clementine Long Harn 1848–1921
    William D Long 1851–1920
    Children
    Eddie Elmer Harn 1874–1900
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/47/173387896_8bbb03b3-9fe2-445c-8fb8-85e3e6d7b21d.jpeg,.

Joy Ann Long

F, #2509
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Joy Ann Long is the daughter of Wayne Craig Long and Vera Lou Holt. Joy Ann Long married Bart Turner.

Mary Ann Clemintine Long1

F, #398, b. 11 December 1848, d. 18 June 1921
Last Edited=13 Nov 2022
     Mary Ann Clemintine Long was born on 11 December 1848 at Maryland.2 She was the daughter of John Long and Cordelia Spurrier. Mary Ann Clemintine Long married John Henry Harn, son of Singleton Wesley Harn and Maria Cordelia Harn, in 1877. Mary Ann Clemintine Long died on 18 June 1921 at age 72.2 She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.2

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusMay 1910Woodville, Frederick Co., Maryland, listed as 61 years old (about 1849), born Maryland, married 33-years, has 2 children-both still alive

Children of Mary Ann Clemintine Long and John Henry Harn

Citations

  1. [S360] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 131,137", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Ann Clementine (Long) Harn, Memorial ID 128395337,
    Birth: 11 December 1848
    Death: 18 June 1921
    Burial: Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128395337/mary-ann_clementine-harn: accessed 13 November 2022), memorial page for Mary Ann Clementine Long Harn (11 Dec 1848–18 Jun 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 128395337, citing Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Michelle (contributor 46794160).

    Parents
    Daniel Long 1801–1877
    Cordelia Spurrier Long 1809–1879
    Spouses
    John Henry Harn 1839–1918
    Siblings
    George P Long 1837–1908
    John L. Long 1839–1929
    Anna Mariah Long Pennington 1843–1915
    Josephine Celess Long Harn 1845–1890
    William D Long 1851–1920
    Children
    Letha Zelma Harn 1883–1952
    William Benton Harn 1887–1952
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/132/128395337_8f8f4dce-d903-438a-963d-3685409af8fe.jpg,.

Myron William Long

M, #1382, b. 25 November 1922, d. 28 May 2005
Last Edited=27 Apr 2021
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
7th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
9th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Myron William Long was born on 25 November 1922 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas. He was born on 25 October 1922.1 He was the son of Benjamin Harrison Long and Donna Rosetta Purdy. Myron William Long married Frances Ruth Blome on 7 July 1946.1 Myron William Long died on 28 May 2005 at Kansas at age 82.2 He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.2

Children of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome

Citations

  1. [S895] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 30 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Myron William Long, Memorial ID 60178392,
    Birth: 25 November 1922
    Death: 28 May 2005
    Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/60178392/myron-william-long: accessed 27 April 2021), memorial page for Myron William Long (25 Nov 1922–28 May 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60178392, citing Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by fpw (contributor 47044704).

    Spouse Frances Ruth Blome Long 1927–2021 (m. 1946),.

Randy Long

M, #2506
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Randy Long is the son of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome.

Rickie Lynn Long

M, #2505, b. 5 July 1950, d. 26 May 2023
Last Edited=12 Mar 2025
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Rickie Lynn Long was born on 5 July 1950 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.1,2 He was the son of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome. Rickie Lynn Long married Alice O'Neil on 3 July 1970 at Bible Baptist Church, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas. Rickie Lynn Long died on 26 May 2023 at Ascension St. John Hospital, Nowata, Nowata Co., Oklahoma, at age 72. He was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery, Lenapah, Nowata Co., Oklahoma.1 He graduated circa 1968 at Field Kindley Memorial High School, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Rickie Lynn “Rick” Long, Memorial ID 254332878,
    Birth: 5 July 1950, Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA
    Death: 26 May 2023, Nowata, Nowata County, Oklahoma, USA
    Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Lenapah, Nowata County, Oklahoma
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/254332878/rickie_lynn-long: accessed September 17, 2024), memorial page for Rickie Lynn “Rick” Long (5 Jul 1950–26 May 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 254332878, citing Mount Washington Cemetery, Lenapah, Nowata County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by Connecting ? Families (contributor 47715879).

    Parents
    Myron William Long 1922–2005
    Frances Ruth Blome Long 1927–2021,.
  2. [S895] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 30 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Ronny Myron Long

M, #2503
Last Edited=31 Aug 1997
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Ronny Myron Long is the son of Myron William Long and Frances Ruth Blome.

Wayne Craig Long

M, #1383, b. 13 December 1924, d. 24 May 2006
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
7th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
9th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Wayne Craig Long was born on 13 December 1924 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.1 He was the son of Benjamin Harrison Long and Donna Rosetta Purdy. Wayne Craig Long married Vera Lou Holt on 29 December 1946 at Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.1 Wayne Craig Long died on 24 May 2006 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas, at age 81. He was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas. He graduated in 1942 at Field Kindley Memorial High School, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas. Jane Kaye Long is their adopted daughter.

Children of Wayne Craig Long and Vera Lou Holt

Citations

  1. [S895] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 30 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

William Long1

M, #2638
Last Edited=6 Nov 2018
     William Long was the son of John Long and Cordelia Spurrier.

Citations

  1. [S240] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 139", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 9132433). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."

Willis Edgar Long

M, #12858, b. January 1864, d. 1935
Last Edited=10 Feb 2026
     Willis Edgar Long was born in January 1864 at Maryland. He married Ida Ellen Lowman, daughter of John Wesley Lowman and Sidney Ann Gosnell, in 1886. Willis Edgar Long died in 1935 at Maryland.

Andrew Longley

M, #270, b. 13 February 1823, d. 24 May 1906
Last Edited=7 Mar 2026
Andrew Longey, South Bend-Indiana
     Andrew Longley was born on 13 February 1823 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of John Longley and Francis Bird. Andrew Longley married Mary Rupel, daughter of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith, on 12 October 1845 at Elkhart Co., Indiana. Andrew Longley died on 24 May 1906 at Sumptions Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 83.2,3 He was buried on 27 May 1906 at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He was buried at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.5 Andrew Longley was a Farmer.

Following obituary for Andrew Longley:

Andrew Longley

Andrew Longley. a resident of this county for over half a century, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. R. Summers, in Clay township, last night at 10:30 o'clock after a long Illness. Mr. Longley was born In Summerset, county, Pa, February 12. 1823 and moved to Elkhart county, Indiana, in 1824. In 1854 he came to St. Joseph county where he had lived until his death. In 1845 Mr. Longley was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ruple. He is survived by his wife, one son, William Longley, of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. John Shimp, of Harris township, and Mrs. G. R. Summers, of Clay township. He also leaves three grandsons, three granddaughters and four great-granddaughters. The funeral will be held from the G. R. Summers residence In Clay township Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Elder H. W. Kreighbaum officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in the Sumption Prairie cemetery. Friends desiring to view the remains may do so from Saturday afternoon until the hour of the funeral.
(The South Bend Tribune May 25, 1906 Friday, page 5.)4


Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJuly 1850Concord Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana, Record ID     8054::19830372
URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8054&h=19830372
Name     Andrew Langly
Gender     Male
Race     White
Age     27
Birth Year     abt 1823
Birth Place     Pennsylvania
Residence     Concord, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     Agriculture
Real Estate     1000
Cannot Read, Write     Yes
Line Number     20
Dwelling Number     234
Family Number     235
Household Members     Mary Langly, William H Langly, Sarah Josephine Langly, John Langly, Josiah Rush
Source.Title     1850 United States Federal Census
Source.Citation     Year: 1850; Census Place: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 144; Page: 19b
Source.Year     1850
Source.Census Place     Concord, Elkhart, Indiana
Source.Roll     144
Source.Page     19b
CensusJuly 1860Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     7667::13346552
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/13346552:7667
Name     Ane Longley
Age     36
Birth Year     abt 1824
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Place     Pennsylvania
Residence     Greene, St. Joseph, Indiana
Post Office     Sumption Prairie
Dwelling Number     997
Family Number     997
Occupation     Farmer
Real Estate Value     9000
Personal Estate Value     1200
Inferred Spouse     Mary Longley
Inferred Child     Wm Longley, Sarah Longley, Mercy Longley
Household Member 1     Ane Longley (36)
Household Member 2     Mary Longley (32)
Household Member 3     Wm Longley (13)
Household Member 4     Sarah Longley (11)
Household Member 5     Mercy Longley (4)
Household Member 6     Catharina Rupel (58)
Household Member 7     Volantin Nagiley (36)
Household Members     Ane Longley, Mary Longley, 32, Wm Longley, 13, Sarah Longley, 11, Mercy Longley, 4, Catharina Rupel, 58, Volantin Nagiley, 36
Source.Title     1860 United States Federal Census
Source.Part1     The National Archives in Washington D.C.
Source.Record Group     Records of the Bureau of the Census
Source.Record Group Number     29
Source.Series Number     M653
Source.Residence Date     1860
Source.Residence     Greene, St. Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     M653_295
Source.Page     145
Source.FHL Film     803295
Source.Year     1860
Source.Citation     The National Archives in Washington D.C; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Greene, St. Joseph, Indiana; Roll: M653_295; Page: 145; Family History Library Film: 803295
Census1870Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     7163::20863422
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/20863422:7163
Name     Andrew Longley
Age     47
Birth Date     abt 1823
Birth Place     Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number     169
Residence     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Race     White
Gender     Male
Post Office     South Bend
Occupation     Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21     Yes
Personal Estate Value     4700
Real Estate Value     28400
Inferred Spouse     Mary Longley
Inferred Children     Maria Longley
Household Member 1     Andrew Longley (47)
Household Member 2     Mary Longley (42)
Household Member 3     Maria Longley (14)
Household Member 4     Catharine Ruple (68)
Household Member 5     John Carlwier (12)
Household Members     Andrew Longley, Mary Longley, 42, Maria Longley, 14, Catharine Ruple, 68, John Carlwier, 12
Source.Title     1870 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1870
Source.Census Place     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     M593_360
Source.Page     276B
Source.Citation     Year: 1870; Census Place: Greene, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: M593_360; Page: 276B
CensusJune 1880Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     6742::27614545
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/27614545:6742
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4240650-00340
Name     Andrew Longley
Age     57
Birth Date     Abt 1823
Birth Place     Pennsylvania
Residence     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Dwelling Number     36
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relationship     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Mary Longley
Father's Birth Place     Virginia
Mother's Birth Place     Virginia
Occupation     Farmer
Household Member 1     Andrew Longley (57, Head)
Household Member 2     Mary Longley (52, Wife)
Household Member 3     Mercy A. Longley (24, Daughter)
Household Member 4     Catharine Ruple (78, Mother-in-law)
Household Members     Andrew Longley, Mary Longley, 52, Wife, Mercy A. Longley, 24, Daughter, Catharine Ruple, 78, Mother-in-law
Source.Title     1880 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1880
Source.Census Place     Greene, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     309
Source.Page     497d
Source.Enumeration District     165
Source.Citation     Year: 1880; Census Place: Greene, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 309; Page: 497d; Enumeration District: 165
CensusJune 1900Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     7602::13666970
URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7602&h=13666970
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4118654_00035
Name     Andrew Longley
Age     77
Birth Date     February 1823
Birth Place     Pennsylvania, USA
Residence     Clay, St Joseph, Indiana
Sheet Number     1
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     5
Family Number     5
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relationship     Father in Law (Father-in-law)
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Mary Longley
Marriage Year     1846
Years Married     54
Father's Birth Place     Virginia, USA
Mother's Birth Place     Virginia, USA
Can Read     Yes
Can Write     Yes
Can Speak English     Yes
Household Members     Gabriel Sumers Or Sumess, Merey Sumers Or Sumess, Alice G Sumers Or Sumess, Mary Longley, Ezra Reprogle
Source.Title     1900 United States Federal Census
Source.Citation     Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 401; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240401
Source.Year     1900
Source.Census Place     Clay, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     401
Source.Page     1
Source.Enumeration District     0101
Source.FHL microfilm     1240401

Children of Andrew Longley and Mary Rupel

Citations

  1. [S251] Unknown family info, Harn Family Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); William Oscar Harn, Faribault, Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Harn Family Bible.
  2. [S2700] Andrew Longley, death 133 (26 May 1906), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Record ID     60716::1379880
    URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60716&h=1379880
    Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60716/images/45232_356053-01309
    Name     Andrew Longley
    Gender     Male
    Race     White
    Age     83
    Marital status     Married
    Birth Date      13 February 1823
    Birth Place     Summer Set Co Penn
    Death Date      24 May 1906
    Death Place     Clay, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Father     John Longley
    Mother     Francis Longley
    Spouse     Mary Longley
    Source.Title     Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
    Source.Citation     Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1906; Roll: 12
    Source.Part1     Indiana Archives and Records Administration
    Source.Part2     Indianapolis, IN, USA
    Source.Part3     Death Certificates
    Source.Year      1906
    Source.Roll     12. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Andrew Longley, Memorial ID 8621330,
    Birth: 13 February 1823, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: 24 May 1906, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8621330/andrew-longley: accessed May 10, 2025), memorial page for Andrew Longley (13 Feb 1823–24 May 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8621330, citing Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by SM (contributor 46597451).
    Spouses
    Mary R. Rupel Longley 1827–1914
    Children
    William H Longley 1846–1935
    Sara Josephine Longley Shimp 1849–1931
    Mary Ann Longley Summers 1855–1944
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/135/8621330_f0eaf1b4-26e8-4b66-bc13-e3ee7c8674df.jpeg,.
  4. [S2522] Andrew Longley, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN), https://www.newspapers.com/clip/51903818/the-south-bend-tribune/, 25 May 1906, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN).
  5. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Andrew Longley, Memorial ID 86865074,.

Edna J. Longley

F, #2101, b. 5 November 1883, d. 24 November 1959
Last Edited=10 May 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
Back of original picture says "Wm Longley's daughter", taken at South Bend, Indiana. Not sure if this is Edna or Mary?
     Edna J. Longley was born on 5 November 1883 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 She was the daughter of William H. Longley and Helen Louise Sarle. Edna J. Longley was born on 5 November 1884 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4 She died on 24 November 1959 at Alexandrian Nursing Home, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 76.3,2,4 She was buried on 27 November 1959 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4 Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co, 1893,pg 316. She graduated in 1904 at South Bend High School, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 Edna J. Longley was a Librarian.3 She lived in August 1935 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 She retired on 31 December 1952 at South Bend Library, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Wednesday 25 Nov 1959.

EX-LIBRARIAN DIES AT AGE 75
Miss Edna J. Longley, 215 S. William St., children's librarian and assistant city library in the South Bend Public Library from 1927 to 1952, died Tuesday night in the Alexandrian Nursing Home, 118 S. William St. She had been ill two years.
Miss Longley was born in South Bend on Nov. 5, 1884, the daughter of the late William H. and Helen Sarle Longley. Her father, who died in 1935, was the eight mayor of South Bend, serving from 1888 to 1892.
Miss Longley graduated from South Bend High School in 1904 and received her library training at Winona Technical Library School, Indianapolis, in 1905 and 1906.
She took her first library position with the South Bend Library in 1906 and became children's librarian in 1908 and assistant city librarian in 1927. She retired on Dec. 31, 1952.
Surviving are a brother-in-law, Rudolph J. Altgelt of South Bend; a cousin, Mrs. Charles Lincoln L. Ayling of Boston, Mass., and a niece, Mrs. Carl F. Prell of South Bend. A brother, William Howard Longley, died in 1956 and a sister, Mrs. Mary Altgelt, in 1954.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Thursday in the Russell Funeral Chapel where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Gerald J. Gregg, assistant pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.2

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Friday 27 Nov 1959.
Funeral Notes, LONGLEY
Rudolph E. Altgelt, George Coquillard, H.W. Goodhew and Granville P. Zeigler were pallbearers for the services today for Miss Edna J. Longley, 215 S. William St., who died Tuesday. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Miss Longley was former children's librarian and assistant city librarian in the South Bend Public Library.6

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1900South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana
Census1920South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, E.D. 237, sheet 8. Edna was living with parents in 1920 Census, as a Librarian.
Census28 April 1930South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, In the 1930 Indiana Census, Edna Longley listed as 45 years old, born in Indiana, single, librarian, enumerated with her father

Citations

  1. [S1042] Unknown author, Birth Records Index, St Joseph Co , South Bend, Book CH25, pg 67 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Birth Records Index, St Joseph Co , South Bend.
  2. [S1883] EX-LIBRARIAN DIES AT AGE 75, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 25 Nov 1959, n/a, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Wednesday 25 Nov 1959.. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).
  3. [S2690] Edna J. Longley, death 1959: 042298 (30 Nov 1959), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Record ID     60716::3845863
    URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60716&h=3845863
    Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60716/images/44494_350871-00802
    Name     Edna J. Longley
    Gender     Female
    Race     White
    Age     75
    Marital status     Never Married (Single)
    Birth Date      5 November 1884
    Birth Place     Indiana
    Death Date      24 November 1959
    Death Place     South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Father     William H. Longley
    Mother     Helen Longley
    Source.Title     Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
    Source.Citation     Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1959; Roll: 15
    Source.Part1     Indiana Archives and Records Administration
    Source.Part2     Indianapolis, IN, USA
    Source.Part3     Death Certificates
    Source.Year      1959
    Source.Roll     15. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Edna J Longley, Memorial ID 177173911,
    Birth: 5 November 1884, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 24 November 1959, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177173911/edna_j-longley: accessed May 10, 2025), memorial page for Edna J Longley (5 Nov 1884–24 Nov 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 177173911, citing Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Brian J. Ensley (contributor 47190867).
    Parents
    William H Longley 1846–1935
    Helen G Searle Longley 1846–1935
    Siblings
    Mary Helen Longley Altgelt 1881–1954,.
  5. [S1885] W.H. LONGLEY, EX-MAYOR, DIES, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Sunday 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).
  6. [S1884] Funeral Notes, LONGLEY, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 27 Nov 1959, n/a, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Friday 27 Nov 1959.. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).

Elizabeth Longley

F, #3458, b. 13 August 1848, d. 2 May 1851
Last Edited=4 Mar 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Elizabeth Longley was born on 13 August 1848 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Elizabeth Longley died on 2 May 1851 at age 2.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1850Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, page 40.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."

Elizabeth Helen Longley

F, #4763, b. 19 March 1902, d. 8 December 1919
Last Edited=10 Apr 2022
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Elizabeth Helen Longley was born on 19 March 1902 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 She was the daughter of William Howard Longley and Helen Mildred Morse. Elizabeth Helen Longley died on 8 December 1919 at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 17.1,2 She was buried on 10 December 1919 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1


Helen Elizabeth Longley.

Miss Helen Elizabeth Longley, aged 17 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Longley, 312 West Colfax avenue, died at Epworth hospital at 1:30 o'clock, this morning. Death followed an operation for appendicitis performed 10 days ago. She was born in this in city March 19, 1902, and had lived here all her life. At the time of her death she was a student St. Mary's academy. Besides her parents, Miss Longley is survived by a sister, Mercy Morse Longley, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Longley. of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Morse, of Hammond, N. Y. She was a grandniece of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers, of this city. Miss Longley was a senior St. Mary's, was vice-president of her class and president of the Indiana club, an academy society. She was also a member of the Episcopal church.
The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rt. Rev. John Hazen White officiating. The body may be viewed by friends Wednesday afternoon before the hour of the funeral. The body will be placed In the Summers mausoleum In Highland cemetery.

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
08 Dec 1919, Mon, Page 5.2 The cause of death was appendicitis.1,2

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census15 April 1910Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana

Citations

  1. [S2696] Elizabeth Helen Longley, death 38361 (10 Dec 1919), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Record ID     60716::3371822
    URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60716&h=3371822
    Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60716/images/44494_351789-01915
    Name     Helen Elizabeth Longley
    Race     White
    Age     17
    Marital status     Single
    Birth Date      19 March 1902
    Birth Place     South Bend, Ind.
    Death Date      8 December 1919
    Death Place     South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Father     Howard Longley
    Mother     Helen Longley
    Source.Title     Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
    Source.Citation     Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1919; Roll: 20
    Source.Part1     Indiana Archives and Records Administration
    Source.Part2     Indianapolis, IN, USA
    Source.Part3     Death Certificates
    Source.Year      1919
    Source.Roll     20. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S2699] Helen Elizabeth Longley, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana), Newspapers.com, 8 December 1919, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana).

Frances Ann Longley

F, #3454, b. 2 March 1840, d. 25 July 1930
Last Edited=10 Dec 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Frances Ann Longley was born on 2 March 1840 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Frances Ann Longley married Newton Raley Hardman on 27 January 1866 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,1 Frances Ann Longley married Joseph Crill circa 1879. Frances Ann Longley died on 25 July 1930 at La Fontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 90.2 She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash Co., Indiana.2 She lived in February 1928 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1850Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, page 40.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Frances Ann (Longley) Crill, Memorial ID 31073255,
    Birth: 2 March 1840, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 25 July 1930, La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31073255/frances_ann-crill: accessed December 10, 2025), memorial page for Frances Ann Longley Crill (2 Mar 1840–25 Jul 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31073255, citing Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by v f (contributor 46924171).
    Parents
    Thomas Longley 1807–1892
    Mary Rupel Longley 1808–1865
    Spouses
    Newton Raley Hardman 1837–1874 (m. 1866)
    Joseph Crill 1825–1902 (m. 1879)
    Siblings
    Permelia Greenwood 1836–1928
    Lewis E. Longley 1838–1861
    Sarah Longley Hammond 1840–1909
    Martha Longley Smith 1845–1879
    Children
    Rollin Dennison Hardman 1866–1949
    Thomas Hiram Hardman 1868–1960
    Dr Walter Emmet Hardman 1873–1921
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2008/306/31073255_122565624330.jpg,.
  3. [S1661] Ancestry.com, online Ancestry.com, Indiana Works Progress Administration (St. Joseph County, Indiana), downloaded 2000, book 5, page 342.
  4. [S1893] The Mortuary Record - Mrs. Permelia Greenwood, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 07 Feb 1928, section 1, page 5, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Tuesday 07 Feb 1928 , section 1, page 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).

Harriet Longley

F, #3456, b. 26 September 1843, d. 1 January 1912
Last Edited=26 Feb 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Harriet Longley was born on 26 September 1843 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 She was born circa 1843 at Indiana.2 She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Harriet Longley married Van Buren Greenwood, son of William Greenwood and Susan Pancake, on 8 October 1867 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 Harriet Longley died on 1 January 1912 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.1 She was buried at Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1850Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, page 40.

Children of Harriet Longley and Van Buren Greenwood

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Harriet (Longley) Greenwood, Memorial ID 102871451,
    Birth: September 1843, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 1912, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102871451/harriet-greenwood: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Harriet Longley Greenwood (Sep 1843–1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 102871451, citing Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Kevin O (contributor 47963306).
    Spouses
    Van Buren Greenwood 1843–1889 (m. 1867)
    Children
    Thomas Andrew Greenwood 1868–1874
    Leanore Greenwood 1871–1873
    Seth Greenwood 1872–1872
    Artie E Greenwood 1874–1874
    William Arthur Greenwood 1876–1927
    Charles Burton Greenwood 1878–1944
    Melvin Greenwood 1882–1946
    John Jay Greenwood 1885–1921
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/365/102871451_135699196261.jpg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
  3. [S1661] Ancestry.com, online Ancestry.com, Indiana Works Progress Administration (St. Joseph County, Indiana), downloaded 2000, book 5, page 530.
  4. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Van Buren Greenwood, Memorial ID 9605394,.

Horace James Longley

M, #13146, b. 31 August 1880, d. 17 December 1951
Last Edited=5 Mar 2026
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Horace James Longley was born on 31 August 1880 at Clay Twsp., Indiana.1 He was the son of Thomas Newton Longley and Mary A. Lowry. Horace James Longley married Lillie E. Fickenscher on 26 April 1905 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Horace James Longley died on 17 December 1951 at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 71.1 He was buried on 20 December 1951 at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 In 1918 Horace James Longley was a Farmer.1 The cause of death was Heart block.1

Children of Horace James Longley and Lillie E. Fickenscher

Citations

  1. [S3523] Horace James Longley, Death Certificate 39930 (20 Dec 1951), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

John Longley

M, #7910, b. 28 December 1774, d. 13 February 1854
Last Edited=7 Mar 2026
     John Longley was born on 28 December 1774 at Loudon Co., Virginia.1 He married Francis Bird. John Longley died on 13 February 1854 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 79.1 He was buried at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1

Child of John Longley and Francis Bird

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), John Longley, Memorial ID 86865082,
    Birth: 28 December 1774, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
    Death: 13 February 1854, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86865082/john-longley: accessed March 7, 2026), memorial page for John Longley (28 Dec 1774–13 Feb 1854), Find a Grave Memorial ID 86865082, citing Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by ?????????? ???????????? (contributor 47190867).
    Spouses
    Frances Bird Longley 1781–1847
    Children
    Lewis D Longley 1804–1892
    Thomas Longley 1807–1892
    Levi Longley 1817–1875
    William Longley 1820–1843
    Andrew Longley 1823–1906
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/75/86865082_133192599794.jpg,.

John Longley

M, #13143, b. 1833, d. 2 March 1841
Last Edited=4 Mar 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     John Longley was born in 1833. He was the son of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. John Longley died on 2 March 1841 at Indiana.

Kenneth Albert Longley

M, #13148, b. 1 February 1907, d. 23 April 1959
Last Edited=5 Mar 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Kenneth Albert Longley was born on 1 February 1907 at Indiana.1 He was the son of Horace James Longley and Lillie E. Fickenscher. Kenneth Albert Longley married La Neva M. Collins on 4 September 1936 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Kenneth Albert Longley died on 23 April 1959 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 52.1 He was buried on 26 April 1959 at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He began military service on 19 January 1944 at US Army, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusApril 1950Clay, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Record ID     62308::133163269
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/133163269:62308
Name     Kenneth A Longley
Age     43
Birth Date     abt 1907
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Place     Indiana
Marital Status     Married
Relationship     Head
Residence Date     1950
Residence     Clay, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Street Name     Hickory Road
Apartment Number     On Left?)
Dwelling Number     77
Farm     Yes
Questionnaire Number     45
Occupation     Iron Melter
Industry     Automotive
Occupation Category     Working
Hours Worked     40
Worker Class     Private
Household Member 1     Kenneth A Longley (43, Head)
Household Member 2     La Neva Longley (40, Wife)
Household Member 3     Horace J Longley (69, Father)
Household Member 4     Lillie E Longley (65, Mother)
Household Members     Kenneth A Longley (43, Head), La Neva Longley (40, Wife), Horace J Longley (69, Father), Lillie E Longley (65, Mother)
Source.Title     1950 United States Federal Census
Source.Part1     National Archives at Washington, DC
Source.Part2     Washington, D.C.
Source.Part3     Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950
Source.Year     1950
Source.Census Place     Clay, St Joseph, Indiana
Source.Roll     1615
Source.Page     8
Source.Enumeration District     71-7
Source.Citation     National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Clay, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 1615; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 71-7

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Kenneth A. Longley, Memorial ID 87872446,
    Birth: 1907
    Death: 1959
    Burial: Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87872446/kenneth_a-longley: accessed March 4, 2026), memorial page for Kenneth A. Longley (1907–1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 87872446, citing Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.
    Spouses
    LaNeva M. Longley 1910–1994
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/92/87872446_133337695592.jpg,.

Lewis Longley

M, #3453, b. 28 March 1838, d. 7 June 1861
Last Edited=6 Jan 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 3 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
Great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Lewis Longley was born on 28 March 1838 at Indiana.1 He was born circa 1838 at Indiana.2 He was the son of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Lewis Longley died on 7 June 1861 at age 23.1 He died circa 1861 at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 Died at 23 years of age.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1850Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, page 40.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lewis E. Longley, Memorial ID 11382738,
    Birth: 28 March 1838, Indiana, USA
    Death: 7 June 1861
    Burial: Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11382738/lewis_e-longley: accessed January 6, 2026), memorial page for Lewis E. Longley (28 Mar 1838–7 Jun 1861), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11382738, citing Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by SM (contributor 46597451).
    Parents
    Thomas Longley 1807–1892
    Mary Rupel Longley 1808–1865
    Siblings
    Permelia Greenwood 1836–1928
    Frances Ann Longley Crill 1840–1930
    Sarah Longley Hammond 1840–1909
    Martha Longley Smith 1845–1879
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/100/11382738_4ede13a3-3f54-4fd1-b2f3-11683e22f703.jpeg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."