 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   Ben R. Long 1830 - 1918 Sallie J. Long 1825 - 1918 Confederate Veteran Magazine February 1921 COMRADES AT SHERMAN, TEXAS Member of Mildred Lee Camp, No. 90, U.C.V., of Sherman, who died lately: W.D. Sappington, aged 95; C.W. Botall, 82; B.R. Long, 88; Joe B. Roberts, 83, S.E. Elliott (father), 95; W.D. Elliott (son), 74; Dr. J.B, Stinson, 82, John Ellison, 80; J.W. Vaden, 76; Edwin Moore, 76; C.W. Ritenour, 73; Mark H. Andrews, 74; J.P. Loving, 85; J.W. Finley, 74; J.M. Blaine, 76; J.R. Dickey, 83. [J.P. Leslie, Adjutant] Confederate Veteram Magazine vol. XXVI March 1918 pg. 124 B.R. LONG At the age of 88 years, B.R. Long, former commissioner of Grayson County, Texas, died at his home in Sherman on New Year's morning, after a long illness. He was one of the pioneers of his county and was one of the best known and and best loved citizens of Sherman. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughtesr and a son. Comrade Long was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee, where he was born on June 21, 1830. He lived for a number of years in Mississippi and served a term in the Mississippi State Legislature. He went to Texas some 39 years ago and, with the exception of 3 years in Austin, made his home in Sherman all the while. He gave 4 years of his life to service in the Confederate Army under Forrest and since early boyhood had been a staunch member of the Methodist church. Wherever he was known, he was regarded as a sincere Christian, faithful in the performance of his duties, loyal in his trusts, and ever ready to lend a hand to those less fortunate. He had long been prominent in county affairs, and his loss will be deeply felt.
Dallas Morning News February 5, 1913 pg.7 Long - Sherman, Tex., February 4 : Mrs. George Long, 51 years of age, died here. Burial was in West Hill cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. George F. Bradford. Besides her husband, Mrs. Long is survived by the following daughters and son : Mrs. J.T. Rigg of Tioga, Mrs. Lula Nichols and Miss Mary and Robert Long of Sherman.
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