John D. Long and Mary A. Leitzel

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Husband John D. Long ¹

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           Born: 12 Feb 1837 - Stouchsburg, Berks Co, PA 2
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         Father: George Long (1805-1864) 1
         Mother: Mary Deck (1807-1871) 1

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       Marriage: 12 Feb 1865 - Centre Hall, Centre Co, PA 2

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Wife Mary A. Leitzel ²

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           Born: 8 May 1839 - Gregg Twp, Centre Co, PA 2
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         Father: Philip Leitzel (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Julia Nofsker (      -      ) 2

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Children

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1 M Charles P. Long ²

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2 M George H. Long ²

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3 M Philip P. Long ²

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4 F Susan E. Long ²

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         Spouse: Robert Neese (      -      ) 2

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5 F Ida M. Long ²

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6 M Frank A. Long ²

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General Notes: Husband - John D. Long

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His experience in youth was that which the conditions of farmers' life in those days imposed upon the sons of poor and hard-working parents. He remained at home until the age of nineteen, receiving but little schooling, and in the spring of 1856 he went to Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, to learn the carpenter's trade under Michael Nofsker, his wages being $5.50 per month and board, his washing not being included. After becoming familiar with the details of the trade he worked two years for Samuel Loose, and was also employed by other carpenters in the locality, but in the spring of 1860 he found similar work in Montgomery County, Ohio, where he remained until his removal, in March, 1861, to Fort Wayne, Indiana. There he enlisted, June 14, 1861, in Company C, 15th Ind. V. I. His first battle was at Rich Mountain, West Virginia, only a portion of the 15th Regiment being engaged, and he took part in all the engagements of his regiment until after the battle of Stone River, where he was wounded at 11 a. m ., December 31, 1862. His left limb was struck near the ankle by a shell and instantly severed, the bone being splintered almost to the knee. He spent three weeks and a half in the field hospital and the same length of time in a hospital at Nashville, when he was sent to Louisville and there, on February 24, 1863, he was honorably discharged on account of disability. Before returning to Centre County, Pennsylvania, he visited Ohio and Indiana, but the serious problem of a livelihood confronted him, and as he could no longer follow his trade of carpentry he decided to become a saddler, his injuries not interfering with that work. Accordingly he went to Petersburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, in January, 1864, to learn the trade with his brother Jacob. A few months sufficed to give him a knowledge of the business, and in August of the same year he took charge of the shop while his brother joined the army for the final struggle which brought victory to the Union cause. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Long moved to Penn Hall and later settled in Spring Mills, continuing his trade successfully in both places. After a time he engaged in mercantile business at Spring Mills, but some years later he retired, leaving his store to the care of his son. A goodly competence rewarded his efforts; he owned 144 acres of land in George's Valley, and a comfortable residence which he built for himself at Spring Mills; another dwelling house which he built there was sold.
Although he was never an office seeker he was one of the Republicans of Penn's Valley. Under Harrison's administration he held the position of postmaster at Spring Mills, receiving his appointment June 15, 1879. Previous to the Rebellion he had been a supporter of the Democratic party, but afterward he was a steadfast adherent of the G. O. P. On June 15, 1897, he was appointed postmaster at Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. As might be inferred from his war record, he was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to Post No. 282, at Centre Hall.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 324.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 325.