LONG, Milton Jackson

  Research Notes:

I believe the date of birth must be incorrect on the tombstone for reasons shown below:
1900 census shows born May 1888
1920 census shows age 35 (born 1885)
1920 census shows age 41 (born 1889)
WW II Enlistment record shows born May 31, 1888

  Noted events in his life were:

• 26 Jun 1900 he appeared as Milton J. Long, son, age 12 born May 1888 in Texas on the census in Pct 7 , Smith County, Texas, USA. ² ED 112 Sheet 17B (Part West of Cotton Belt R.R.),
Dwelling 296 and Household 303

• 21 Jan 1920 he appeared as Melton J. Long, HOH, renting, age 35, married, born in Texas on the census in Mineral, Sevier Co. Arkansas, USA. also listed is wife Jessie, age 22, born in Texas; dau Dorothy T, age 5, Daniel, son, age 2 yrs. 6 months, and daughter Ceclia (maybe) 8 months, both born in Texas age 2 months, born in Arkansas

• WW II Enlistment: ³ Name: Milton Jackson Long
Birth Date: 31 May 1888
RESIDENCE: Sevier, Arkansas
Birth: Smith, Texas
Race: White
Roll: WW2_2281760
Name of Person Who will always know your address: Mrs. M.J. Long, King, Ark.
Employment: Farmer - Self
Age: 53

• 18 Apr 1930 he appeared as Milton J. Long, age 41, HOH, married at age 25, renting home, Farmer, born in Texas on the census in Pct 5 Wood County, Texas. Hawkins and Pine Mills Road; ED 250-17, Sheet 11-A, Household # 224; Other household members listed are:
Jessie B. Long, wife, age 32, married at age 16, born in Texas
Dorothy L. Long, daughter, age 15
Daniel Long, son, age 12, born in Texas
Cubie Long, daughter, age 10, born in Texas
L. D. Long, son, age 8, born in Texas
Josie May Long, daughter, age 28, single, born in Texas (This must be his neice, she's 13 yrs. younger than Milton.

• 24 May 1960 Texas Death Index: ⁴ Name: Milton Jackson Long
Death Date: 24 May 1960
Death County: Smith
Certificate: 26151

• 24 Mar 1960, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976: Milton Jackson Long, Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA. ⁵ Gender: Male Race: White
Death Age: 72 years
Birth Date: 30 May 1878
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Father's Name: Lige Long
Mother's Name: Josephine Fleming
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Tyler, Smith, Texas
Cemetery: Red Springs Cemetery
Burial Place: Smith County, Texas
Burial Date: 26 Mar 1960
Informant: D. E. Long

Milton married Jessie MUNN on 21 Dec 1913 in Smith County, Texas, USA.¹ (Jessie MUNN was born on 30 May 1888 in , , Texas, USA.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• 21 Dec 1913, Marriage Record, Smith County, Texas: Milton J. LONG, groom and Jessie MUNN, bride, . ⁶ Officiator was M. J. Bigger, Reverend
Recorded in Book ML Volume 21, page 31 on 23 Dec 1913