An American Family History

Horace Mickel Long was born October, 1884 in Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska. His parents were John H. Long and Sarah Freestone.

His first wife was named Ettia and she was born in Iowa in May, 1870. Ettia and Horace's children were Grace M. Long (1892), and Sarah H. Long (1897).

At the time of the 1900 census they were living with his parents and brother. The household consisted of John H. born in January, 1814, Sarah E. born in June 1840, Alvin born in February 1877, Horace M. born in October 1884, Ettia their daughter-in-law born in May, 1870 and their granddaughters Grace M. born in December, 1892 and Sarah H. born in May, 1897.

Before 1910, Horace married Cora V. Cora had been married before and already had three children: Fred Leslie Troupe (1894), Zelda Cecil Troup (1896), and Druzella M. Troup (1899). Horace and Cora's had one daughter: Hazel M. Long (1908).

In 1910 the household consisted of Horace M. age 27, Cora V. age 35, their daughter Hazel age 1 1/2 years old and Cora's children Fred L. Troupe age 15, Cecil Troupe age 13 and Bruezella Troupe age 10. Horace's father John H. age 97, and Edith L. Classen who was 18 and a boarder also lived with the family. Horace was a fireman on the railroad.

In 1920 Cora was living with Hazel and her children in Lincoln. She said she was a widow.

Horace married Etta Pearl Titus about 1911. Etta was born August 24, 1894 Syracuse, Otoe Nebraska. Her parents were Fred Emmons Titus and Emma Jane Liles.

Horace and Etta's children were Leon W. Long (1912), Frederick J. Long (1917), Dorothy O. Long (1920) and Horace M. Long (1922).

In 1920 Horace was living with his new wife Etta P. and their sons Leon and Frederick.

In 1930 45 year old Horace was divorced and living in Lincoln with sons Fred J. Long age 13 and Horace M. Long age 8.

Horace died on November 30, 1946 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

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