Son of Jeptha DuPree Long
and Martha Rachel Weatherford -- name on son, James, death certificate shown as Mattie Elizabeth
Mr. Long was a Ferry Boat Operator.
Age: 62 years.
Cause of Death:
Uremia, right intracerebral hematoma.
*Additional Information provided by Betty Lang Walker*
In February 2005 Gladys May sent me this information ~~ (most of it I had heard from my mother who was a niece of Ola Turner).
James White Long, born May 29, 1888 married first Annie Powell 11 Dec 1910, Annie was born about 1888, and died about 1916 from pneumonia. James married second Susie Viola "Ola" Turner 5 Feb 1917. Ola was born 25 April 1896 to William Cecil Turner and Emily Jane Hemphill. Ola died 3 August 1944. James White Long died 5 June 1950
Gladys May said the article below was sent to her by Lynn S. Loucks. Gladys sent it to me. This article was from one of the three Houston papers that were in existence at that time -- Houston Post, Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
FERRY BOAT'S HEROIC CAPTAIN DIES IN HOSPITAL
The ferryboat captain who collapsed in midstream, but dramatically summoned aid from below deck and saved his passengers, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in Methodist hospital here.
He was Capt. J. W. Long, Sr, 52, of Baytown, who had been master of the Harris County ferryboat Charles D. Massey, at Morgans Point, for 11 years.
Captain Long, a familiar figure to motorists crossing the Ship Channel between La Port and Baytown, never recovered from a cerebral hemorrhage May 13, as he piloted his loaded ferry across the channel.
Mustering his last strength, he rang the ferry's warning bell three times. Another crew member, Henry Dudley, raced up to the bridge, and took over. The captain's action is credited with avoiding possible disaster to the ferry and occupants.
He had been a resident of Baytown for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie Long; three sons, J. W. Long, Jr., and Marvin C. Long, both of Baltimore, Md. and J. D. Long III of Baytown; a daughter, Mrs. O. F. Steele of Baytown; a stepson W. Vinson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jimmie Day, both of Baytown; five brothers, Ed Long of Marshall, W. P. Long of Hempstead, Browder Long of Conroe, J. G. Long of Lufkin and Leslie Long of Tomball; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ella Schoverling of Houston, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Baytown, with Rev. John H. Osteen officiating.
Burial will be in Hill of Rest Cemetery, with Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 321 conducting graveside ceremonies.
and Martha Rachel Weatherford -- name on son, James, death certificate shown as Mattie Elizabeth
Mr. Long was a Ferry Boat Operator.
Age: 62 years.
Cause of Death:
Uremia, right intracerebral hematoma.
*Additional Information provided by Betty Lang Walker*
In February 2005 Gladys May sent me this information ~~ (most of it I had heard from my mother who was a niece of Ola Turner).
James White Long, born May 29, 1888 married first Annie Powell 11 Dec 1910, Annie was born about 1888, and died about 1916 from pneumonia. James married second Susie Viola "Ola" Turner 5 Feb 1917. Ola was born 25 April 1896 to William Cecil Turner and Emily Jane Hemphill. Ola died 3 August 1944. James White Long died 5 June 1950
Gladys May said the article below was sent to her by Lynn S. Loucks. Gladys sent it to me. This article was from one of the three Houston papers that were in existence at that time -- Houston Post, Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
FERRY BOAT'S HEROIC CAPTAIN DIES IN HOSPITAL
The ferryboat captain who collapsed in midstream, but dramatically summoned aid from below deck and saved his passengers, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in Methodist hospital here.
He was Capt. J. W. Long, Sr, 52, of Baytown, who had been master of the Harris County ferryboat Charles D. Massey, at Morgans Point, for 11 years.
Captain Long, a familiar figure to motorists crossing the Ship Channel between La Port and Baytown, never recovered from a cerebral hemorrhage May 13, as he piloted his loaded ferry across the channel.
Mustering his last strength, he rang the ferry's warning bell three times. Another crew member, Henry Dudley, raced up to the bridge, and took over. The captain's action is credited with avoiding possible disaster to the ferry and occupants.
He had been a resident of Baytown for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie Long; three sons, J. W. Long, Jr., and Marvin C. Long, both of Baltimore, Md. and J. D. Long III of Baytown; a daughter, Mrs. O. F. Steele of Baytown; a stepson W. Vinson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jimmie Day, both of Baytown; five brothers, Ed Long of Marshall, W. P. Long of Hempstead, Browder Long of Conroe, J. G. Long of Lufkin and Leslie Long of Tomball; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ella Schoverling of Houston, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Baytown, with Rev. John H. Osteen officiating.
Burial will be in Hill of Rest Cemetery, with Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 321 conducting graveside ceremonies.
Son of Jeptha DuPree Long
and Martha Rachel Weatherford -- name on son, James, death certificate shown as Mattie Elizabeth
Mr. Long was a Ferry Boat Operator.
Age: 62 years.
Cause of Death:
Uremia, right intracerebral hematoma.
*Additional Information provided by Betty Lang Walker*
In February 2005 Gladys May sent me this information ~~ (most of it I had heard from my mother who was a niece of Ola Turner).
James White Long, born May 29, 1888 married first Annie Powell 11 Dec 1910, Annie was born about 1888, and died about 1916 from pneumonia. James married second Susie Viola "Ola" Turner 5 Feb 1917. Ola was born 25 April 1896 to William Cecil Turner and Emily Jane Hemphill. Ola died 3 August 1944. James White Long died 5 June 1950
Gladys May said the article below was sent to her by Lynn S. Loucks. Gladys sent it to me. This article was from one of the three Houston papers that were in existence at that time -- Houston Post, Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
FERRY BOAT'S HEROIC CAPTAIN DIES IN HOSPITAL
The ferryboat captain who collapsed in midstream, but dramatically summoned aid from below deck and saved his passengers, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in Methodist hospital here.
He was Capt. J. W. Long, Sr, 52, of Baytown, who had been master of the Harris County ferryboat Charles D. Massey, at Morgans Point, for 11 years.
Captain Long, a familiar figure to motorists crossing the Ship Channel between La Port and Baytown, never recovered from a cerebral hemorrhage May 13, as he piloted his loaded ferry across the channel.
Mustering his last strength, he rang the ferry's warning bell three times. Another crew member, Henry Dudley, raced up to the bridge, and took over. The captain's action is credited with avoiding possible disaster to the ferry and occupants.
He had been a resident of Baytown for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie Long; three sons, J. W. Long, Jr., and Marvin C. Long, both of Baltimore, Md. and J. D. Long III of Baytown; a daughter, Mrs. O. F. Steele of Baytown; a stepson W. Vinson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jimmie Day, both of Baytown; five brothers, Ed Long of Marshall, W. P. Long of Hempstead, Browder Long of Conroe, J. G. Long of Lufkin and Leslie Long of Tomball; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ella Schoverling of Houston, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Baytown, with Rev. John H. Osteen officiating.
Burial will be in Hill of Rest Cemetery, with Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 321 conducting graveside ceremonies.
and Martha Rachel Weatherford -- name on son, James, death certificate shown as Mattie Elizabeth
Mr. Long was a Ferry Boat Operator.
Age: 62 years.
Cause of Death:
Uremia, right intracerebral hematoma.
*Additional Information provided by Betty Lang Walker*
In February 2005 Gladys May sent me this information ~~ (most of it I had heard from my mother who was a niece of Ola Turner).
James White Long, born May 29, 1888 married first Annie Powell 11 Dec 1910, Annie was born about 1888, and died about 1916 from pneumonia. James married second Susie Viola "Ola" Turner 5 Feb 1917. Ola was born 25 April 1896 to William Cecil Turner and Emily Jane Hemphill. Ola died 3 August 1944. James White Long died 5 June 1950
Gladys May said the article below was sent to her by Lynn S. Loucks. Gladys sent it to me. This article was from one of the three Houston papers that were in existence at that time -- Houston Post, Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
FERRY BOAT'S HEROIC CAPTAIN DIES IN HOSPITAL
The ferryboat captain who collapsed in midstream, but dramatically summoned aid from below deck and saved his passengers, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in Methodist hospital here.
He was Capt. J. W. Long, Sr, 52, of Baytown, who had been master of the Harris County ferryboat Charles D. Massey, at Morgans Point, for 11 years.
Captain Long, a familiar figure to motorists crossing the Ship Channel between La Port and Baytown, never recovered from a cerebral hemorrhage May 13, as he piloted his loaded ferry across the channel.
Mustering his last strength, he rang the ferry's warning bell three times. Another crew member, Henry Dudley, raced up to the bridge, and took over. The captain's action is credited with avoiding possible disaster to the ferry and occupants.
He had been a resident of Baytown for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie Long; three sons, J. W. Long, Jr., and Marvin C. Long, both of Baltimore, Md. and J. D. Long III of Baytown; a daughter, Mrs. O. F. Steele of Baytown; a stepson W. Vinson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jimmie Day, both of Baytown; five brothers, Ed Long of Marshall, W. P. Long of Hempstead, Browder Long of Conroe, J. G. Long of Lufkin and Leslie Long of Tomball; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ella Schoverling of Houston, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Baytown, with Rev. John H. Osteen officiating.
Burial will be in Hill of Rest Cemetery, with Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 321 conducting graveside ceremonies.
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