Joseph Long

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Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 11:41:27

Capt. Jo Long Dies in West.

Well Known Riverman Dies After Several Months’ Illness.

Word has been received in Davenport of the death at Seattle, Wash., of Captain Jo Long, for years one of the best known rivermen and steamboat owners on the Upper Mississippi. While serving as its master and pilot, Captain Long engaged in many an exciting race and invariably came out with flying colors. He was also regarded as one of the most skilful pilots and for years piloted the majority of the boats over the treacherous waters.

He was the owner of the steamer Jo Long, which for years plied in the packet trade, between Davenport and Clinton and which had the distinction of being the fastest boat in these erous (?) rapids between Davenport and Le Claire. Two years ago he removed to Seattle and was followed a year later by his family.

Captain Long was born in Le Claire in 1851 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Long. He was for years a member of the Masonic lodge in Le Claire and later became affiliated with the Davenport Masons. His death followed an illness of two months.

The survivors are the wife, one daughter, Pearl, and two brothers, William Long of Le Claire and Frank L. Long of Dubuque.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 25 Feb 1910.

Contributed by Sue Rekkas.