Long, Hiram

“was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, in 1827, where he was reared and educated.  His father was a native of Massachusetts, born in 1760, and his mother was a Vermonter by birth.  They both died at an advanced age.  The father had served in the Revolutionary War, and was several times captured by the British.  After he grew up, Hiram spent three years in New York, and several years in the West engaged in mining.  He was married, in 1858, to Miss Emily M. Judkins, of New Hampshire, by whom he had four children, three of whom – Ellen E., Alice G., and Edward Irving – still survive.  His first wife died in 1866, snf Mr. Long was a second tie married, in 1868 to Miss Anna Charlton, of New Hampshire.  By the last union he has one child, named Mary C. B.  Mr. Long is a member of the Episcopal Church and of the Masonic order.  He also belongs to the Patrons of Husbandry.  He is extensively engaged in sheep-raising, and is a worthy citizen.”

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