george c. long

1854-1913

MEMORIAL INSCRIPTION
G.C. Long Born 06/08/1854 Died 09/05/1913 ____ LONG

OBITUARY

LIFE

– Established himself as a successful farmer, stockman, and businessman in Washita County, owning several farms, a home in Cordell, and significant holdings in the State National Bank. – Lived in Washita County for approximately twelve years and was recognized by contemporary newspapers as one of the county’s most prominent residents. – At the time of his death in 1913, he was survived by his wife and four children.

ADDITIONAL STORIES

The following article is a transcription of a contemporary newspaper account published following the death of G. C. Long. Minor formatting and spelling inconsistencies have been corrected for readability while preserving the original meaning and language of the article. THIRD SUICIDE IN FARMER’S FAMILY Prominent Resident of Washita County Shoots Self Through Head Cordell, Oklahoma, September 6, 1913 Leaving a note to his family asking them to forgive him and stating that he was overburdened, G. C. Long, one of the most prominent farmers and stockmen in Washita County, committed suicide early Saturday morning by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. Two of his sons had previously died by suicide, one three years earlier and another approximately two months before. Worrying over their deaths is said to have been the cause of his act. Mr. Long was about fifty years of age and had retired from active business. He owned a fine home in the north part of the city, several productive farms, and was one of the largest stockholders in the State National Bank. He had lived in Washita County for twelve years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

CAUSE OF DEATH
Suicide, September 1903. Contemporary newspaper accounts reported that he had been deeply affected by the deaths of two of his sons.

RELATED FAMILY HISTORY

The following article is a transcription of a contemporary newspaper account published following the death of G. C. Long. Minor formatting and spelling inconsistencies have been corrected for readability while preserving the original meaning and language of the article. Note: This article concerns Henry L. “Bunk” Long, a son of G.C. Long, and is included as related family history. It is not an account of G.C. Long himself. INSTANT DEATH OF FRIEND BY FRIEND Young Banker of Emma Kills His Friend Then Ends His Own Life Henry L. Long Uses Pistol Which Snuffs Out Life of Young Montgomery and Himself Last Sunday Night News has just reached Amarillo from Emma, Crosby County, in the Panhandle, of one of the most appalling tragedies of the year in Texas. An Emma merchant by the name of Montgomery was killed by Henry L. (Bunk) Long, cashier of the Bank of Emma. Long then turned the weapon upon himself and died from the self-inflicted wound. The tragedy occurred in the merchant’s store shortly after 9 o’clock Sunday night. Long was twenty-eight years of age, while Montgomery was approximately two years older. The men were close friends and spent much of their spare time together. According to accounts published at the time, the men had been together throughout the day and were believed to have been drinking prior to the tragedy. Witnesses stated that Long had spoken of being tired of life and discussed death with Montgomery. The conversation reportedly continued until Long suddenly drew a pistol and shot Montgomery, then turned the weapon upon himself. The remainder of the article was not preserved in the surviving clipping.

SSHC BLOG POSTS
Brokenhearted

SOURCES AND FURTHER RESEARCH
George C. Long Memorial, Find A Grave Contemporary newspaper accounts and obituary records Sod School House Cemetery Association Burial Records Sod School House Cemetery Research Files Sod School House Cemetery Website Federal Census Records and Genealogical Research Texas Death Records Find A Grave Memorial for George C. Long

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