Monthly Archives: June 2015

Sharing the artistry of Lillian Long

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Suzanne Long

Lillian Long as she was known by her family, was born Laura Lillian Long in 1894.  She was a beautiful woman with an artistic talent, especially with Pastels. Janet Harding said of her husband Bills  Grandmother,   that Lillian was … Continue reading →

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Are we related to Peregrine White and the Mayflower pilgrims?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Suzanne Long

There has long been a family legend that the Longs that were descendants of Zoa White Long, where then descendants of Peregrine White, the only baby that was born on the Mayflower and survived.  He arrived with his widowed Mother … Continue reading →

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Cousin Kevin -THANK YOU!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

I wanted to give a GIANT THANK YOU to my Cousin Kevin Long in Elk Grove, California.  Kevin offered numerous times to pay the $300 Annual Renewal of our Ancestry Account.  I was going to suspend it due to budget … Continue reading →

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Getting down with Glenn

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

We’ve got amazing talent, skills and knowledge in the family.  We will be profiling these individuals over time so we can all take pride in our family, but also learn and help each other.  Talk about a Personal Network, it … Continue reading →

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Chapel Hill Library Historical Photo Request

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

Susan at the Chapel Hill Historical Society sent us news about a interesting Art Project underway at the Chapel Hill Library.  They are requesting submissions to the Exhibit of any historical images from Chapel Hill. Please submit any images you … Continue reading →

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Long Family Bible Entries

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

Another great benefit of the historic Long Family Home Coming was Betty and Linda that own the farm dug out several Family Bibles from different branches of the Long family and took these images.  They have all been uploaded to … Continue reading →

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Proposed Project- Headstone Restoration

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

  Hey Everyone, John Zemater proposed the following: Suzanne, I am thinking that sometime in the future the Headstones of the Graves of our Ancestors should be restored or replaced. I know these Headstones are 150 to 250 years old. … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Historical Books – 2015

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

Susan at the Chapel Hill Historical Society generously sent us this a link to all these Historical books that are digital with this link. Great resource for those that like digging a little deeper. http://www.ncpublications.com/  

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The Victorian Hair Art of Mary Jane Walker-1834

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Suzanne Long

Pam Broughton of Norwich England was excited to share with us this unique period art of the Victorian Age.   She wrote, “These are photos of the family heirloom made by Mary Jane Walker which include locks of hair from … Continue reading →

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