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My father, William Milo Long, was born 3 Mar 1927 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania (Fayette County). Since his passing on 22 Jun 2010 I have realized that my family has very little information relative to that portion of our family tree.
His father was Willard William Long (someplaces he is listed as William Willard Long) also from Brownsville and born around 1900.
His mother was Ara Ada Harvey from Grindstone, Pennsylvania (Fayette County) also born around 1900.
Any help would be appreciated.
Bill Jr
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Hi longwm
Have you checked https://www.familysearch.org/ which has census and some other records.
Could this be your grandfather, Willard born about 1903 and living in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania 1920 with parents ?
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MX9P-5ZR
1910 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MG4X-Z98
Sandra
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IF the above was the right connection, then this would be Milo with his parents in 1900 Brownsville Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3SV-2CN
Sandra
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Could this be them in 1930?
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3Q6-9KW
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Yes. The Willard you found is indeed my grandfather making Milo my great grandfather. Thanks for the information. I will search that site further.
Bill
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FRank and Minnie in 1880 Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MWFC-BYS
1900 - Frank and Mary - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3SV-2C6
Frank is widowed by the 1920 Fayette. Penn. Census
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MX9P-589
1930 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHSB-D7K
Sandra
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The WW1 Draft (poor quality) shows Millo Edward Long. Born 28 July 1883. Resides Brownsville. Fayette. Pennsylvania. Stout, brown eyes, brown hair and no distinguishing marks . Dated September 1918. Sorry couldn't read much else.
Sandra
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Looks as if Milo died between 1920 - 1930 Census. The 1930 Census shows Amelia (wife of Milo) widowed still living Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania)
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHSB-MGX
Adelaide Twigg on the above Census was a daughter of Milo and Amelia - sister to Williard.
Sandra
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Anc tree states Mary Adelaide (born 1907 - daughter of Milo and Amelia)) married Edward Griffin Twigg 2 nd December 1925 Cumberland. Maryland. Edward seems to have remarried again in 1958 again in Cumberland. Maryland.
Edward Griffin Twigg Jr - Born 8 Sep 1904 in Dunbar, Fayette Co.,Pennsylvania
and died11 Apr 1979 in Akron, Summit Co.,
The son Edward M Twigg - Born 19 Jul 1926 in Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania
and died 29 Apr 2004 in Davenport, Polk Co.,Florida. There is an Obituary for this Edward.
Sandra
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Found some articles about a bridge collapse in Brownsville in 1924 that mention the death of a Milo Long. For example - http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~glenntunneycolumn/capsule288.htm Not sure if it's your Milo, but thought it was a possibility.
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The date seems to fit - the last born daughter listed on the 1930 Census was 1924.
Sandra
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I found an article in the Weekly Courier of Connellsville, Penn. from 4 Apr. 1918 that says, "Mrs. Frank Long, 61 years old, a well known resident of Brownsville, died Wednesday morning following an attack of heart failure." That age seems to fit with Mary Long. Frank Long appears to be a widower in the 1920 & 1930 Census.
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1930 Census also shows a brother John Long born 1877.
IF this is John W Long born August 1877 Brownsville borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania - 1900 gives his Mother as Mary born 1829 (also mother of Frank)
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3SV-8T6
Sandra
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Fred - the son of Frank (1848) the other person listed on the 1930 Census was Fred Orval Long. Born 7 th November 1892. Single. Residing Fifth Ave, Brownsville. PA
Has 75 year old father and a mother to support. Proprietor of tram for company.
Short, medium build, grey eyes and brown hair. No distinguishing marks.
Dated June 5th 1917
WW 2 Draft for Fred Orval Long -born 7 Nov 1892. 5th Avenue. Brownsville. Fayette. PA. Person who will always know him :- Mrs Wm Meese, Nat'l Pike E. Brownsville, PA
Employer:- Republic Steel Co. Brownsville.
5 ft 11 ins. 183 lbs. Blue Eyes. Brown Hair. Light brown complexion.
Dated 27 th April 1942
Sandra
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Fred Orval Long - son of Frank and Mary
Fred Long
Born 7 November 1892 and died March 1982
Last Residence and Benefit - 15442 Grindstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania,
Social Security Number issued in Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
Sandra
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The brother of Frank Long - James M Long (and children - with Frank on the 1900) appear in 1910 Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MG4X-9LW
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MX9P-3WZ - 1920
William aged 36 years appears to have a different wife in 1930. States he was first married at 23 years, whereas Genevieve aged 32 years was first married at 28 years. Lois Long is described as a niece.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHSY-168 - 1930
Sandra
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The WW1 Draft for William James Long gives a date of birth of 28th April 1893 in Brownsville. PA. Married. Occupation:- Clerk in Steel Mill Office. (Pitts Steel Co)
Short of medium build, blue eyes and light hair.
Dated June 5 th 1917
WW2 Draft gives William James Long. Born 28 April 1893. Resides 520 Church. Brownesville. PA Wife :- Mrs Genevieve Long. Brownsville.PA.
Employer Fayette County P2. Uniontown. PA
5 ft 4 ins. 145 lbs. Blue Eyes and Black Hair.Ruddy Complexion.
Dated 27 th April 1942
William Long (son of James)
Born 28 th April 1893 and died March 1972
Last Residence: 15417 Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania,
Social Security Number issued in Pennsylvania (1957-1959)
Sandra
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Milo Long died July 5 1924 in Brownsville Fayette County Pennsylvania death record ID# 77008 Beans