Catharine Long (1804-1884)

LONG

Posted By: Bob Neely (email)
Date: 5/18/2021 at 18:51:31

Died.

LONG - In Tipton, Monday July 28th, 1884. Mrs Catharine Long, wife of Reuben Long, aged eighty years.

Mrs. Long was one of the oldest settlers of the county, living here a period of forty-eight years, having settled in the county in 1836.

She had a large circle of friends and acquaintances, was widely known and greatly respected and beloved by all. The funeral took place Tuesday and was largely attended.

The "Tipton Advertiser" - July 31, 1884
Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa, Page 2, right center.