LONG, John W.

Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, December 4, 1905, page 2, column 2 John W. Long, who has lived in this section for the past forty-three years, died at the Mercy hospital on Monday evening last. He was a miner by occupation, and during his long residence here made many friends who will regret to hear of his death. ---------------------------------- Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Thursday, December 7, 1905, page 3, column 1 (From ASU - Hayden Arizona Pioneer Biographies) An old timer yesterday, in talking about the late John W. Long, said he knew Long well in the early days, when he lived near Tucson, owned a fine ranch and was well to do, and was quite a prominent man, having run for Congress against Chas. D. Poston. --------------------------------- Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Thursday Morning, December 07, 1905, page 8, col. 3 Laid at Rest The funeral of the late J. W. Long was held yesterday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Frank Nevin. Interment was had in the citizens’ cemetery. The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased. The services were conducted by Rev. Cheek, pastor of the M. E. South church on West Gurley street.