Johannes (Langen) Long Sr. (1717 - bef. 1786)

Born 6 Jan 1717 in Evangelische, Becherbach, Pfalz, Bavaria

Husband of Maria Barbara (Labarre) Long — married before 1737 in Northampton, Pennsylvania [uncertain]

Descendants

Died before 23 Nov 1786 before age 69 in Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

John Michael married Maria Barbara Labar before 1737. The couple had the following children:

1. Johannes B. (1737-1813) m Maria Catherine
2. Elizabeth (1738-1800) m1 William LaBar, m2 Ephraim K. Bloom
3. Anna Margaretha (1741-1808) m John Dietrich
4. Ann Maria (1743- ) m Abraham Labarr (1752-1814)
5. Elias (1746-1819) m Elizabeth Reimel
6. Long,Mary (1747- ) m George Engle
7. Joseph (1748-1800) m Sarah Dildine
8. Thomas (1752-1797) m Catherine "Catrina"
9. John W. (1753-1800) m Anna Maria
10. Abraham (1757-1833) m M. Ann "Nancy"
11. Anna Sarah (20 Mar 1759-1805) m Philip Ludwig Wideman; (moved to Ontario in 1801)^[1][2]
12. William Long
13. Catherine m Johann Elias Dietrich
14. Jacob
15. Barbara m William Rymal, aka Reimell.

Noted as father of Barbara (Long) Rymal in St Peters Cemetery memorial.^[3].

John Michael died in Northampton County, Pennsylvania before 11/23/1786 (will (probate). ^[4]

Will of John Sr. Long, Mt. Bethel, miller. Written 2-24-1773: Probated 11/23/1786. John Long Jr. was named executor: estate was left to wife Maria and all 12 children: Elizabeth, Margaret, John, Catherine, Elias, Mary, Joseph, William, Jacob, Abraham, Sarah, Barbary; son-in-law John Dietrich. Wit: Henry Dildine, John Long and Michael-William Masterson.

A codicil made several years later removed John Jr. as executor; replaced by son Elias, son Joseph and son-in-law John Dietrich.

Release, 21 May 1788, for 5s subject to arrearage of purchase money, interest, fees due. Grantors; John Long, Lower Smithfield twp. Grantors; Elias Long, Joseph Long, Jacob Long, William (Wilhelm) LaBar and wf. Elizabeth, John (Johannes Dietterich and wf Margaret (Anna Margreta), Abraham LaBar and wf Mary, Philip Weitman and wf Sarah and William Reimell and wf. Barbara, all of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton, PA,

Last Will and Testament, Codicil, February 10 1784, John Long, miller, "Mont Bethel" Township.

"I do...give and Bequeath unto my Beloved wife Mary Long all my moveable and Immoveable Estate real and Personal whatsoever to be and Remain under her Duridiction (sic) for her only use...during all the term of her Natural Life That is to say, "all my land and Plantation situated in Montbethel about five Hundred acres...Together with all the Cleared Land and all and Every Appurtenance...Chattles household good and Tools."Mount Bethel Township, Northampton, PA, USA. However, should she remarry, "She Shall have an Equal Share with one of my Children." After her death or remarriage, "all my...Estate...is to be Divided amongst my [twelve] Children."The 6 boys are to receive 10 pounds more than the 6 girls. "Farther it is my Will that if any child dies before marrying that their share shall be divided equally amongst the rest." [A] fter my Decease...the Children shall have full power to Sell and dispose of my Estate but not until after Mary's death or Marriage." Money "already lent...shall be added to the Estate before division be Made [and be] accounted part of their share."Should any child want to keep the Estate, the property must be appraised and "the rest shall wait for their parts" until one year after John and Mary's deaths. The oldest gets his share first. A year later, the next oldest gets his share, etc. John appoints son John and Henry Dildine "to be my sole Executors." Witnesses: John Long, Henry Dildine, and Michael Whn Masterson. If any child dies without issue or before the issue reaches the age of 21, their share is to be divided among the surviving sons and daughters and their heirs. John discharges his previously appointed Executors and replaces them with sons Elias and Joseph Long and his son-in-law John Dietreck. Christopher Bowman and Hugh Paterson witnesses. 1786 23 Nov. Northampton County Courthouse, Easton, Northampton, PA, USA. Christopher Bowman and Hugh Paterson appear before the Register of Wills to swear they witnessed John Long write and sign his Codicil.

Land History

19 May 1747, warrant issued to Hugh Patterson; John Long, Mt. Bethel miller gained possession of Patterson’s warrant for 50 acres of land.

24 Jan 1753, warrant issued to Edward Robeson

12 June 1753 warrant issued to John Long

24 Feb 1773 John Long wrote will leaving estate to children: John, Jacob, Catherine (wf of Elias Dieterich), Elias, Abraham, Mary (wf of Abraham LaBar), Joseph, Elisabeth (wf of William LaBar), Sarah (wf of Philip Weitman), William, Margaret (wf of John Dietrich), Barbara/Barbary (wf of William Reimell). Son William died after his father, without issue, his share went to his siblings.)

26 June 1776 John Long made application for another 100 acres

17 Feb 1784 added a codicil, exrs: Elias Long, Joseph Long, and John Dietterich.

Research Notes

Possible parents:

• Johannes Long (abt.1688-1789), father of:
  • Primary Immigrant: Johan Long Junior 1, born abt 1718
    • Arrival Year: 1733 Pennsylvania
    • (Source Publication Code: 1804, Annotation: Taken from original manuscripts in the state archives. Names given throughout pages 1-677. Foreigners arriving in Pennsylvania named on pages 521-667. No. 3776, Kelker, supplements this.) ~ Source Bibliography: Egle William Henry, editor Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania, 1727-1775, with the Foreign Arrivals, 1786-1808. (Pennsylvania Archives, ser. 2, vol. 17.) Harrisburg [PA]: E.K. Meyers, 1890. 787p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1967.

• John Michael Long/Lang was born in 1718 in Northampton Co. Pennsylvania, eldest child of Elias Lang and Anna Dörr.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Church records of the St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Red Hill, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
2. ↑ Ottawa Archives, Ontario, Canada. Philip Weidmann Family Bible (German script)
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images Find A Grave: Memorial #101596895 : accessed 24 April 2021), memorial page for Barbara Long Rymal (2 Feb 1765–28 Dec 1847), Find a Grave Memorial ID 101596895, citing Saint Peters Cemetery, Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada ; Maintained by ohSunnyOne (contributor 47178112) .
4. ↑ Northampton County Court House Annex, Will viewed and photographed by Janet Long and Jody Miller on 9 June 2012.
5. ↑ Will of Elias (Lang) Long Sr. (1691-bef.1764), Northampton Co. Pennsylvania,12 March 1764; names his son John Michael Long.

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See also:

• FamilySearch Tree

Acknowledgements

• Long-2814 created through the import of My Family File.ged on Nov 16, 2011 by Lance Foster.
• Long-3068 created through the import of GED on Apr 3, 2012 by Neil Detrick.