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Henry and Della (Fowler) Long , Laird


HENRY'S FAMILY

In 1870 Gentry County, Missouri, James Long is 44, Bethena Long 38, William Long 13, George W Long 11, Sarah E Long 5, Allen Long 3, and Mary Long 8/12.

In 1880 Union County, Iowa, James D. Long is 56, Katheana Long 46, Sarah E. Long 15, Henry A. Long 13, and Mary M. Long 9.

James Dee Long BIRTH 7 Jun 1825 Russell County, Virginia, DEATH 18 Sep 1894 (aged 69) Hayes County, Nebraska, BURIAL Union Mission Cemetery Hayes County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 191233721.
Bethania Rowen Long BIRTH 19 Jan 1831 DEATH 3 Oct 1916 (aged 85) BURIAL Union Mission Cemetery Hayes County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 191233720 ·

Ella Long, born 1864 in Missouri, married Frank Coffun on 31 Aug 1885 in Afton, Iowa.
In 1900 Kay County, Oklahoma, Frank Coffeen is 40, Ella Coffeen 35, and her sister Mary Long 29.

1920 Arkansas City, Kansas, " Mr. and .Mrs. Frank Coffeen and Miss Pearl Long spent Sunday evening at the C. H. Cummings home."

In 1940 Cowley County, Kansas, Frank Coffeen 81 Head Ella Coffeen 75 Wife Mary Long 66 Sister.

Franklin Jerome Coffeen BIRTH JUN 1859 • Wisconsin DEATH 26 FEB 1952
Arkansas City, February 22, 1952 " Frank Coffeen Breaks Hip In Fall At His Home
Frank Coffeen, 307 North First street, fell at his home Wednesday morning, suffering a broken hip. His condition is reported fair by his niece, Mrs. W Sparks, who, with her husband, lives with the 93-year-old man. Mrs. Sparks is a niece of the late Mrs Coffeen, who died in 19?1. Mrs. Coffeen's sister, Mrs. Mary Long, who made her home with him, died Jan. 29, 1951, as a result of burns after her clothing caught fire at an open stove."

Frank Coffeen Dies At Home
Cherokee Strip Pioneer Was Hurt In Fall Last Week died at home
DELLA'S FAMILY
In 1880 Union County, Iowa, E. M. Fowler is 30, Elizabeth Fowler 28, Dellie Fowler 7, William Fowler 4, and James T. Fowler 4/12.



1937 " Will Fowler of Billings, Montana, was visiting relatives and calling on old friends last Thursday. Mr. Fowler is a nephew of Sam Seward and a brother of Della Long."
HENRY AND DELLA

Henry A. Long and Della Fowler married on 30 Dec 1890 in Union County, Iowa.

In 1895 Cheyenne County, Kansas, Henry Long is 27, Della Long 20, Pearl Long 3, Goldie Long 2, and Bertha Long 7 months.

In 1900 Laird, Henry A. Long is 33, Della J. Long 26, Pearl A. Long 8, Goldie E. Long 7, Bertha V. Long 5, George W. Long 4, Ives M. Long 3, and Gladis Long 1/12.
September 1914 "Mrs. Elisabeth Fowler left Monday for her home in Billings, Mont., after a visit of several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Long and brother, S. W. Seward, and family of Laird. Mrs. Long accompanied her mother to Billings. They were guests of Mrs. O. P. Dyar while in Wray."

1934 "Marian Seward of Miami, Okla, and two grand sons, Buddy and Leo Loba, visited a few days at the home of Mr. Seward's brother, Sam Seward. Mr. Seward accompanied them and will visit his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Fowler of Billings, Mont., and from there they will go to California where they will visit for some time.

In 1930 Henry A. Long is 52 Head, Dellia J. Long 45 Wife, Bertha V. Long 25 Daughter, Edward J. Long 17 Son, and Clifford Long 12 Son.

Henry Allen Long, 31 Mar 1868 - 2 May 1931 is buried in the Haigler Cemetery Haigler, Dundy County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 71354259

Henry Allen Long was born in Harrison County, Iowa, March 31, 1868, and departed this life at his home northwest of Haigler, Nebraska, on May 2, 1931, aged sixty-four years, one month and two days. When but a small child he moved to Union County, Iowa. On December 31, 1890, he was united in marriage to Della Jane Fowler.
To this union eight children were born, five girls and three boys, all of whom are still living, Mrs. Pearle Sparks, of Caldlandwell, Kansas, Mrs. Goldie Westmorland, of Raton, New Mexico, Mrs. Gladys Haas, of Lincoln, Kansas, Mrs. Iva Streka, of Wymore, Nebraska, George of Palisade, Nebraska, Edward, Clifford and Bertha of Haigler.
In 1892 the family moved to Palisade, Nebraska, and in 1893 to Cheyenne County, Kansas. Later they moved to Dundy County, Nebraska, where they have resided until the present time. In December, 1930, Mr. Long accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Methodist Church at Laird, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, the eight children, eight grand children, two sisters, Ella Coffeen and Mary of Arkansas City, Kansas, and one brother, Will, of Palisade, Nebraska,
Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Church at Haigler, May 4th. A choir composed of Rev. C. E. Catlett, Mrs. Beulah Davis, Mrs. Ruth Dalziel and Tony Bangs, with Mrs. Mamie Turpin, pianist, rendered 'Nearer My God To Thee.' 'Rock Of Ages,' and 'Shall We Gather at the River,' all favorite hymns of Mr. Long. O. O. Wood spoke from the question found in Job 14:14, 'If a man die, shall he live again?'
Interment was in the Haigler cemetery."

1936 "Edith Fern and L. H. Westmoreland, Jr., of St. Louis, Mo., spent a week at the Ashton Ranch with their grandmother, Mrs. Dell Long. "

Birdellia Jane 'Della' Fowler Long, born 14 May 1874 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, died 10 Nov 1941 in Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, buried in the Haigler Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 71354241.
" Mrs. Della Long passed away very suddenly following a heart attack at the home of her son, George, southeast of Palisade, Nebraska Monday morning of last week. Mrs. Long recently had suffered light attacks but her , died came as a shock to her many friends in this community. Mrs. Long made her home in the Palisade and Haigler communities for many years past and during this time won the respect of a wide circle of friends, who join with members of her family in mourning her. Della Jane, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Fowler, was born near Creston, Iowa on May 12, 1874 and departed this life on November 10, 1941 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 28 days. She spent her girlhood days near Creston, where on December 31, 1890 she was united in marriage to Henry Allen Long.
this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive, four daughters, Mrs. Hardy Sparks of Caldwell, Kansas., Mrs. George Haas of Lincoln, Kansas, Mrs. L. H. Westmorland of Eldon, Missouri, and Mrs. Frank Streka of Wymore, Nebraska; and three sons, Edward of Powell, Wyoming. Clifford of Sacramento, California, and George of Trenton. In 1892 they moved to Nebraska and resided near Palisade. Later they moved near Haigler, Nebraska, where she lived until about five years ago, when she came to Palisade to make her home. She accepted her Saviour in 1936 and has gone to be with him. She leaves to mourn her loss, seven children, twelve grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, t?? sisters, two brothers, other relatives and friends. Her father, husband and one daughter preceded her in , died. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from the home of the deceased in Palisade and also Haigler Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Chris Egle in charge and burial was made in the Haigler cemetery.

PEARL

Pearl Long Age: 29 Residence Place: Newkirk . Okla Marriage Date: Abt 1921 Spouse: Hardie Sparks

In 1930 Grant County, Oklahoma, Hardy H Sparks 46 Head Pearl M Sparks 38 Wife.

Hardie Howard Sparks registered for WWII in Caldwell, Kanss, born Sept 10, 1883 in Marion County, Iowa, wife Pearl Mae Sparks.

Hardie Howard Sparks , died Age: 72 Residence Place: Arkansas City , died Date: Abt 1955 , died Place: Arkansas City Obituary Date: 13 Sep 1955 Obituary Place: Ponca City, Oklahoma, Spouse: Pearl Siblings: Winifred Joycum Evelyn Sparks Norman Edgar Dwight Chester Winifred Joycurn Evelyn Chester Edgar Dwight

GOLDIE

In 1920 Maries County, Missouri, L. H. Westmoreland is 30 Head, G. E. Westmoreland 27 Wife, Clinton Westmoreland 8 Son, and Leo Westmoreland 3 Son.

In 1930 Jackson County, Missouri, Harrison Westmoreland is 41 Head, Goldie Westmoreland 38 Wife, Clinton Westmoreland 17 Son, Lewis L. Westmoreland 13 Son, and Edith F. Westmoreland 7 Daughter.

Goldie E. Westmoreland , born 24 Jun 1892 , died 27 Feb 1980 (aged 87) buried in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 91568602.
Lewis H. 'DOC' Westmoreland Jr. , born 1917 , died 2011 (aged 93–94) buried in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 204515350

GLADYS
October 1924 "Miss Gladys Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long, prominent residents of the farming district northwest of Haigler, was united in marriage on Wednesday, Oct 1, to George Henry Haas of Waterloo, Iowa. The ceremony was performdd at Wray, Colo., by the county judge of Yuma county. The groom is an employee of the firm of Doling Brothers of Denver, and will complete his work with this concern on the state highway in about six weeks, when he will take his bride to Matheson, Colo., where he will enter the employ of a livestock company in that town, according to one report. Another report says Mr. and Mrs. Haas will reside in Colorado Springs after Nov. 1. Matheson is a small town about 65 miles east of Colorado Springs on the Rock Island railroad."

Gladys Leora Long Haas Ernst , born 21 Apr 1900 Colorado, , died 12 Jun 1973 (aged 73) Lincoln County, Kansas, buried in Lincoln Cemetery Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 51426172
George Henry Haas , born 1889 Pennsylvania, , died 9 Apr 1944 (aged 54–55) Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas, buried in Lincoln Cemetery Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 51433024
IVA

Iva Long 22 of Haigler, Nehr. and Frank Streka married on 22 Jul 1919

In 1930 Wymore, Nebraska, Frank Streka 38 Head Iva Streka 32 Wife Gene Streka 9 Son Donald Streka 5 Son

All four are still there in 1940.

1952 "An item overlooked last week and of interest to many old timers was the visit to Mrs. Edith Shafer and Mrs. Bertha Sample by their cousins, the former Ivo and Pearl Long, daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long. They were accompanied here by their brother, George Long, and wife of Palisade, Neb. They had attended memorial services at Haigler where the father and mother are buried. Ivo's home is at Wymore, Neb., and Pearl's at New Kirk, Oklahoma."
Iva M. Long Streka , born 31 Mar 1898 Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, , died 26 Sep 1972 (aged 74) Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, buried in Wymore Cemetery Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 63655485.
Frank Otto Streka Jr. , born 16 Nov 1897 in Wymore, Gage County, , died 7 Mar 1972, MEMORIAL ID 63655484.

EDWARD

Edward James Long registered fro WWII in Powell, Wyoming, born July 23, 1902 in Laird, Colorado, a construction worker.

Edward James Long , born 23 Jul 1902 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, , died 5 May 1993 (aged 90) Powell, Park County, Wyoming, buried in Crown Hill Cemetery Powell, Park County, Wyoming, Blk 27, Lot 3, Space 8 MEMORIAL ID 106488317
GEORGE

George W. Long , born 19 Aug 1896 , died 23 Feb 1960 (aged 63) buried in Palisade Cemetery Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 12091777

"Funeral services were held on February 25, at the Gospel Hall at 2 p.m. for George W. Long. The escort was Herman Schroeder, Yale Hunt, Harold Mihm, John Lawless, Gordon Magorian and William Ward. Burial was made in the Palisade Cemetery.
George W. Long passed away at St. Catherines Hospital, McCook, Ne. on Tuesday, February 23, 1960 at the age of 63 years. George W. Long, son og Henry A. and Della J. Long, was born May 19, 1896 in Kansas, near Haigler, Ne. As a child he lived near Haigler and Laird, Colorado. He was a veteran of WWI serving 13 months overseas.
He married on January 1921 to Edna Divine. To this union two sons, Clifford LeRoy and George Edsel were born. Edna passed away April 1923. On Sept. 4, 1926 he was united in marriage with Myrtle Hannel. To this union two children were born, Delbert Earl who died in infancy and a daughter, Mary Jane. Mr. and Mrs. Longg resided on a farm near Palisade until October 1951, when they moved to their present home in Palisade. He accecpted his Savior in November 1928, and has lived a full Christian life. He was active in farming until his last illness, and was esteemed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Myrle: two sons Clifford of Oak Grove, Or. and George of Englewood, Co., one daughter, Mary Jane Raburn of Roe, New York, and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Clifford Powell of Wy. and Edward of Newkirk, Ok. Also three sisters, Mrs. Iva Strka, Wymore, Ne, Mrs. Gladlys Ernest, Linclon, Ka. and Mrs. Goldie Westmoreland of Eldon, Mo."


CLIFFORD

Clifford Henry Long registered for WWII in Brawley, California, born May 15, 1907 at Haigler, with his mother as reference.

Clifford Henry Long , born 15 May 1907 Haigler, Dundy County, Nebraska , died 21 Dec 1971 (aged 64) Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, buried in Crown Hill Cemetery Powell, Park County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 106488316.

His wife was Violet Alice (Gerholdt) Long, and they lived in Powell, Wyoming, where he was an oil roustabout.
Violet A. Long BIRTH unknown DEATH unknown BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Powell, Park County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 106488358.

" 1920 census Kimshew Twp (west of Stirling City), Butte County, California: Fred Gerholdt, aged 31, laborer in lumber yard, Florence aged 31, Violet aged 12; Harvey aged 11; Freddie aged 9; Norman aged 8; and Percy aged 6 -- all born California."
Patricia Jane Duren Birth Date: 31 Mar 1931 Mother's Maiden Name: Gerholdt Birth County: Butte

In 1930 Butte County, Sarah E. Duren is 57 Head, James L. Duren 25 Son, Violet Duren 23 Daughter-in-law, Betty A. Duren 2 Granddaughter, and James R. Duren 1 Grandson.

Patricia Jane Duren Birth Date: 31 Mar 1931 Mother's Maiden Name: Gerholdt Birth County: Butte

In 1940 Muskogee, Oklahoma, Sarah E. Duren is 68 Mother, James L. Duren is widowed, 34 Head, Betty A. Duren 12 Daughter, James R. Duren 11 Son, and Patricia J. Duren 9 Daughter.
James Richard Duren Age: 21 Birth Place: Muskogee, Marriage Date: 22 Jul 1950 Marriage Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, Residence Place: Jackson, Michigan Father: James L Duren Mother: Violet Gearhardt Spouse: Mary Jane Dyer

"Percy Gerholdt. Funeral services for Percy Gerholdt, 60, of Chico, California. He died Wednesday, December 19, 1973.
Born Aug. 14, 1913, in Pentz, he was educated at the Odd Fellows Home in Gilroy.
He is survived by his widow, Leona of Chico; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Carlson and Mrs. Russ Cramer, both of Chico; three brothers, Harvey of Chico, Fred of Hollister and Don of Post Falls, Idaho; a sister, Violet Long of Anderson; and six grandchildren."

Violet A. Gerholdt, 73, born in Paradise, Calif. married Clifford Long in 1940 in Yuma, Arizona. She lived in Powell, Wyoming, and died in Evanston, Obituary Date: 20 Mar 1981.

Powell, Wyoming "Clifford Henry Long, 57, died March 8, 2011 from natural causes.
He was born April 10, 1953 in Powell, the son of Clifford and Violet Long.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Long of Powell; daughter Corey (Patrick) Nolin of San Tan Valley, Ariz.; daughter Kelly Long of Anchorage, Alaska; son Gene Anderson of Powell; grandchildren Lauren, Harrison, Ryan, Ashton, and Levi.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Violet Long.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date."

EDWARD


"Edward James Long BIRTH 23 Jul 1902 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 5 May 1993 (aged 90) Powell, Park County, Wyoming, BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Powell, Park County, Wyoming, PLOT Blk 27, Lot 3, Space 8 MEMORIAL ID 106488317

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