Amanda Long was born in New York State on the 25th of September 1843 to parents Thomas and Laura (Ames) Green. She was the second youngest of five siblings; Marie Antoinette (1836-1866), Jane P. (1838-1868), Munson Edward (1840-1863), and Anna Ophelia (1849-1881), and spent much of her early life in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
On the 10th of January 1863, in Batavia, New York, Amanda married Michael Long, the son of David T. and Catherine (Metzger) Long. David Long owned a farm in Batavia, and Amanda's father owned a farm in neighboring Alexander. The families likely conducted business in Batavia, and it is probable that they knew each other from interactions there.
Michael and Amanda had five children that we know about; Albert (1864-1929), Annie (1867-1869) who died as an infant, Mary (1869-1950), George (1872-1930), and Arthur (1874-1919). Census records indicate that Amanda had given birth to six children, but nothing is known about that additional child.
By 1867, Michael had decided to change his fortune and moved the family from Batavia to Shelby, Michigan. This was likely done at the invitation of or influenced by Amanda's sister's husband Walter H. Churchill who had moved there just a few years earlier. Mr. Churchill had just been appointed the town's first postmaster and was hard at work buying property and converting the area into a prosperous community.
Michael received a patent for 80 acres of land just north of the village of Shelby. This farm remained in the family for the duration of Michael's life, and was later worked by his son George. The original farm house remains on the property and appears to be in good repair. All of the Long children grew up there, and spent the majority of their lives in the area.
By the turn of the century, Michael's health was failing. He had suffered a stroke around this time, and he and Amanda had taken a house in the Village. On the first of November, 1902, Michael had a heart attack and died. Services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
After Michael's death, Amanda continued to live in town. At first she lived on her own, but in her latter years she was residing with her daughter Mary and her husband Jake Morningstar.
On the 9th of February, 1930, Amanda died at the Morningstar home. She had been in poor health for some time prior, and her passing had been expected. It is remarkable to note that all of Amanda's sisters had died around the age of 30, but that she had lived into her mid 80s. She had also managed to outlive four of her six children, with an additional one, George, dying later that year.
Amanda was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery next to husband Michael. Her daughter Annie and son Albert are right next to her, as is her sister Anna Ophelia Schmieding. The remainder of her Children, and an additional sister, Jane Churchill, are also buried in the same cemetery.
On the 10th of January 1863, in Batavia, New York, Amanda married Michael Long, the son of David T. and Catherine (Metzger) Long. David Long owned a farm in Batavia, and Amanda's father owned a farm in neighboring Alexander. The families likely conducted business in Batavia, and it is probable that they knew each other from interactions there.
Michael and Amanda had five children that we know about; Albert (1864-1929), Annie (1867-1869) who died as an infant, Mary (1869-1950), George (1872-1930), and Arthur (1874-1919). Census records indicate that Amanda had given birth to six children, but nothing is known about that additional child.
By 1867, Michael had decided to change his fortune and moved the family from Batavia to Shelby, Michigan. This was likely done at the invitation of or influenced by Amanda's sister's husband Walter H. Churchill who had moved there just a few years earlier. Mr. Churchill had just been appointed the town's first postmaster and was hard at work buying property and converting the area into a prosperous community.
Michael received a patent for 80 acres of land just north of the village of Shelby. This farm remained in the family for the duration of Michael's life, and was later worked by his son George. The original farm house remains on the property and appears to be in good repair. All of the Long children grew up there, and spent the majority of their lives in the area.
By the turn of the century, Michael's health was failing. He had suffered a stroke around this time, and he and Amanda had taken a house in the Village. On the first of November, 1902, Michael had a heart attack and died. Services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
After Michael's death, Amanda continued to live in town. At first she lived on her own, but in her latter years she was residing with her daughter Mary and her husband Jake Morningstar.
On the 9th of February, 1930, Amanda died at the Morningstar home. She had been in poor health for some time prior, and her passing had been expected. It is remarkable to note that all of Amanda's sisters had died around the age of 30, but that she had lived into her mid 80s. She had also managed to outlive four of her six children, with an additional one, George, dying later that year.
Amanda was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery next to husband Michael. Her daughter Annie and son Albert are right next to her, as is her sister Anna Ophelia Schmieding. The remainder of her Children, and an additional sister, Jane Churchill, are also buried in the same cemetery.
Amanda Long was born in New York State on the 25th of September 1843 to parents Thomas and Laura (Ames) Green. She was the second youngest of five siblings; Marie Antoinette (1836-1866), Jane P. (1838-1868), Munson Edward (1840-1863), and Anna Ophelia (1849-1881), and spent much of her early life in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
On the 10th of January 1863, in Batavia, New York, Amanda married Michael Long, the son of David T. and Catherine (Metzger) Long. David Long owned a farm in Batavia, and Amanda's father owned a farm in neighboring Alexander. The families likely conducted business in Batavia, and it is probable that they knew each other from interactions there.
Michael and Amanda had five children that we know about; Albert (1864-1929), Annie (1867-1869) who died as an infant, Mary (1869-1950), George (1872-1930), and Arthur (1874-1919). Census records indicate that Amanda had given birth to six children, but nothing is known about that additional child.
By 1867, Michael had decided to change his fortune and moved the family from Batavia to Shelby, Michigan. This was likely done at the invitation of or influenced by Amanda's sister's husband Walter H. Churchill who had moved there just a few years earlier. Mr. Churchill had just been appointed the town's first postmaster and was hard at work buying property and converting the area into a prosperous community.
Michael received a patent for 80 acres of land just north of the village of Shelby. This farm remained in the family for the duration of Michael's life, and was later worked by his son George. The original farm house remains on the property and appears to be in good repair. All of the Long children grew up there, and spent the majority of their lives in the area.
By the turn of the century, Michael's health was failing. He had suffered a stroke around this time, and he and Amanda had taken a house in the Village. On the first of November, 1902, Michael had a heart attack and died. Services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
After Michael's death, Amanda continued to live in town. At first she lived on her own, but in her latter years she was residing with her daughter Mary and her husband Jake Morningstar.
On the 9th of February, 1930, Amanda died at the Morningstar home. She had been in poor health for some time prior, and her passing had been expected. It is remarkable to note that all of Amanda's sisters had died around the age of 30, but that she had lived into her mid 80s. She had also managed to outlive four of her six children, with an additional one, George, dying later that year.
Amanda was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery next to husband Michael. Her daughter Annie and son Albert are right next to her, as is her sister Anna Ophelia Schmieding. The remainder of her Children, and an additional sister, Jane Churchill, are also buried in the same cemetery.
On the 10th of January 1863, in Batavia, New York, Amanda married Michael Long, the son of David T. and Catherine (Metzger) Long. David Long owned a farm in Batavia, and Amanda's father owned a farm in neighboring Alexander. The families likely conducted business in Batavia, and it is probable that they knew each other from interactions there.
Michael and Amanda had five children that we know about; Albert (1864-1929), Annie (1867-1869) who died as an infant, Mary (1869-1950), George (1872-1930), and Arthur (1874-1919). Census records indicate that Amanda had given birth to six children, but nothing is known about that additional child.
By 1867, Michael had decided to change his fortune and moved the family from Batavia to Shelby, Michigan. This was likely done at the invitation of or influenced by Amanda's sister's husband Walter H. Churchill who had moved there just a few years earlier. Mr. Churchill had just been appointed the town's first postmaster and was hard at work buying property and converting the area into a prosperous community.
Michael received a patent for 80 acres of land just north of the village of Shelby. This farm remained in the family for the duration of Michael's life, and was later worked by his son George. The original farm house remains on the property and appears to be in good repair. All of the Long children grew up there, and spent the majority of their lives in the area.
By the turn of the century, Michael's health was failing. He had suffered a stroke around this time, and he and Amanda had taken a house in the Village. On the first of November, 1902, Michael had a heart attack and died. Services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
After Michael's death, Amanda continued to live in town. At first she lived on her own, but in her latter years she was residing with her daughter Mary and her husband Jake Morningstar.
On the 9th of February, 1930, Amanda died at the Morningstar home. She had been in poor health for some time prior, and her passing had been expected. It is remarkable to note that all of Amanda's sisters had died around the age of 30, but that she had lived into her mid 80s. She had also managed to outlive four of her six children, with an additional one, George, dying later that year.
Amanda was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery next to husband Michael. Her daughter Annie and son Albert are right next to her, as is her sister Anna Ophelia Schmieding. The remainder of her Children, and an additional sister, Jane Churchill, are also buried in the same cemetery.
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