Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1918 — ALEXANDER LONG. [ARTICLE]

ALEXANDER LONG.

Alexander Brooks Long was born in Dark county, 0., in the year of 1842. He is the second child of William and Harriett Long. Three brothers have preceded him in death, his brother William died one week ago. Mr. Long was married to Emily Baker in the year of 1869. To this union eight children were bom, as follows: Oliver, Mrs. Russell Cooper, Mrs. Lydia Davisson, Mrs. Raida Smith, Albert Long, Mrs. Mina Brown, Mrs. Grace Edna Hibbs, and Burt who preceded his father in death nine years ago. Mr. Long departed this life June 14, 1918. He •was a loving father and a devoted husband and was loved 'by all who knew him. He united with the M.E. church in 1873 and expressed his willingness to depart. Funeral seriyces were held Sunday afternoon at the Aix United Brethren church, conducted by Rev. Irwin H. Ade. Burial was made in the cemetery east of Blackford.