An American Family History

James Long was born on May 29, 1772. His father was William Long.

He moved with his family to Barree Township, Pennsylvania about 1774.

James married Margaret Lamb on May 20, 1794 in Pennsylvania. Margaret was born on October 9, 1775. She was the daughter of James and Ann Lamb.

James and Margaret's children probably included:
Elizabeth Long Reynolds (1795, married Burton Reynolds),
Jacob Long (1796),
Abraham Long (1799),
John Long (1805, married his cousin Bethiah Long),
Anna Long Evans (1807, married David Evans),
Wesley Long (1811, married Elizabeth Lefevre),
Mary A. Long (1813),

James was on the 1806 tax list of Amanda Township, Fairfield County, Ohio.

James appeared on the 1810 tax list of Fairfield County, Ohio.

James died on September 10, 1815 when he was 44 years old.

He is buried at Turkey Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio.

According to Allen J. Lamb, after his death, Margaret married Joseph Hilliards.

Fairfield County, Ohio

Barree Township, Pennsylvania was formed in 1767 and was originally part of of Cumberland County, then it became part of Bedford County until 1787 when it became part of Huntingdon County.