Mr. Samuel Long was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Feb. 27th, 1801, and died Dec. 29, 1882, at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and one day. At the age of 17, Mr. Long began the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed the greater part of his life. Oct. 29, 1822, he was married to Miss Catherine Goodman, with whom he has lived more than 60 years. They had a family of seven boys and three girls, all living but one boy, who died at the age of fourteen, 39 years ago. The deceased came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1835, lived for a while in the counties of Wood, Wayne, and Knox, and also in the State of Illinois. Thirty-eight years ago, he came to this county, and here remained until death. His illness was of short duration, as it is not yet two months since he was able to handle his own horses and go from place to place. Taken with a severe cold, his health quickly gave way, but he went willingly down into and through the "dark valley" without a murmur. Mr. Long joined the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania at the age of 31, yet, owing to his moving from one place to another, he failed to retain his connection with the church. When he came here he united with the Congregational church. Owing to his deafness he has not attended services very much for some years, but he gave a good deal of attention to his Bible. At the beginning of his last illness, clouds hung over his spiritual sky and some doubts of divine acceptance annoyed him, but these passed away, and a sweet trust and confidence took possession of his soul ere he died.
The Word brought to his remembrance was precious to him, and seasons of prayer very highly enjoyed. His patience and his thankfulness both to friends and loved ones and to his Savior were remarkable and very full of comfort to those around his beside, giving a glad assurance that he has gone to the rest that remains for the people of God.
The Wellington Enterprise
Wellington, Ohio
January 3, 1883 Page 3