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Richard Harrison Long
Gender:
Male
Born:
Unknown
Died:
Unknown
Home Town:
Washington County, GA
Later Residences:
Marianna, FL
Marriage(s):
Nancy Hay Long (unknown)
Biographical Notes:
Richard Long was the son of Colonel Nicholas Long, a soldier in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as well as a wealthy planter and real estate speculator in Virginia. Long's sister, Margaret, married a fellow Law School student, Thomas Telfair.
After he left Litchfield, Long returned to Washington County, GA. His wife, Nancy Hay, was the eldest daughter of Dr. Gilbert and Elizabeth Hay. The couple later moved to Florida where he practiced law in Marianna, Jackson County, FL.
After he left Litchfield, Long returned to Washington County, GA. His wife, Nancy Hay, was the eldest daughter of Dr. Gilbert and Elizabeth Hay. The couple later moved to Florida where he practiced law in Marianna, Jackson County, FL.
Education
Years at LLS:
1813
Other Education:
Entered Yale College in 1809 and graduated in 1813.
Profession / Service
Profession:
Lawyer; Political Office
State Posts:
State Representative (GA) 1829-1830
Immediate Family (Why only immediate family?)
- Nancy Hay Long
Wife - Nicholas Long
Father
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CITATION OF ATTENDANCE:
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