Thomas N. Long (1823–1890)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1823
    Died
    1890

    When was Thomas N. Long born? 1823.

    When did Thomas N. Long die? 1890.

    Life story

    Thomas N. Long (1823–1890) was born in 1823, and died in 1890, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Thomas N.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas N.'s life.

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    The world Thomas N. lived through

    1. 1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 53 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Thomas N. Long

    When was Thomas N. Long born?

    Thomas N. Long was born in 1823.

    When did Thomas N. Long die?

    Thomas N. Long died in 1890.

    How old was Thomas N. Long at the time of death?

    Thomas N. Long was about 67 years old.

    Where is Thomas N. Long buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas N.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas N. Long was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Thomas N. was born.

    Who was president when Thomas N. Long died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Thomas N. died.

    What major events happened during Thomas N. Long's lifetime?

    During Thomas N.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 23); the American Civil War began (1861, age 38); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 46); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 53).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas N. Long?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas N.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1823

    2. Death

      1890

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas N. Long (1823–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-n-long-1823-1890-1d4ff6cf/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1856

    Died 1896

    Born 1892

    Died 1916

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