David Long
A retired farmer of Bloomingburg, Ohio, who has a fine farm of two hundred acres in Madison township, is David Long, who was born in Ross county, near Chillicothe, Ohio. He is the son of John W. and Eliza (Leedone) Long, who came to this county when David was a lad of fourteen. Ten children were born to John W. Long and wife, Drusilla, Dawson, Cyrus H., David, Emma, William P., Allen, Francis F.. John and Cora.
David Long attended the schools of his home county and later finished his education in the schools of Fayette county. He worked on his father's farm until his marriage and then began farming for himself. By diligent effort and good management he has accumulated a fine farm of two hundred acres, which is one of the most attractive farms of the township.
Mr. Long was married February 26, 1879, to Naomi Wilson, the daughter of James C. and Rachel (Groves) Wilson. To this union four children have been born, Warren, Willard R., Ruth E. and Glenn. Warren married Mary Hidy and has two children, Emmeline and Jane. Willard R. married L. Snyder, and has two sons, Robert and Ronald. Ruth E. and Glenn are still single and living with their parents.
Politically, Mr. Long is affiliated with the Democratic party, but has always preferred giving his attention to his agricultural affairs rather than taking an active part in political matters. He and his family are earnest members of the Methodist Protestant church, and takes a deep interest in its various activities. Mr. Long has always been interested in educational matters. He has served as a member of the Paint township school board and is now one of the five members of the county board of education.
From History of Fayette County Ohio - Her People, Industries and Institutions by Frank M. Allen (1914, R. F. Bowen & Company, Inc.)