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     Maria Longley married Charles Lincoln Ayling.¹ Maria Longley was born circa 1856 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple (Rupel).
     Her married name was Ayling.¹ Maria Longley appeared on the census of 1870 at Greene Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; page 276. She lived in March 1944 at Washington, Connecticut.¹ She lived in November 1959 at Boston, Massachusetts.²

     Martha Longley was born circa 1845 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Martha Longley married Walter Smith on 27 October 1869 at Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2
     Martha Longley appeared on the census of 1850 at Portage Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; page 40. Her married name was Smith.

     Mary Ellen Longley married male Wenger.¹ Mary Ellen Longley was born circa 1853 at Indiana.² She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel.
     Her married name was Wenger.¹ Mary Ellen Longley lived in February 1928 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Mary H. (Marie) Longley was born circa July 1881 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Longley and Helen L. Searle. Mary H. (Marie) Longley married Rudolph J. Altgelt before 1935.² Mary H. (Marie) Longley died in 1954 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.²
     Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co,1893, pg 316. Her married name was Altgelt.² She lived in August 1935 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.³ She lived in March 1944 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

     Mercy Ann Longley was born circa September 1855 at Clay Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple (Rupel). Mercy Ann Longley was born on 4 September 1855 at Sumption prairie, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.² She married Gabriel Rush Summers, son of Edward Summers and Catherine Drullinger, on 28 October 1880 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Mercy Ann Longley died on 2 March 1944 at Washington, Connecticut.² She was buried on 6 March 1944 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; Burial was in the Summers mausoleum.²
     She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Greene Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; living with parents for 1880 Census. Her married name was Summers. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1907, page 778-779. She appeared on the census of January 1920 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; E.D. 237, sheet 1. She lived in August 1920 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ Mercy Morse Longley was issued a U.S. Passport on 12 Jun 1924.⁵ Mercy Morse Longley in the New Orleans Passenger List with Helen Longley in Feb 1926.⁶ She appeared on the census of April 1930 at Portage Twsp., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; value of property listed as $175,000. She lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁷ She lived in August 1935 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁸

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 04 Mar 1944, page 6
     
Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers
Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers, formerly of this city, died Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lincoln Ayling, Foothills, Washington, Conn., after a several weeks' illness. Mrs. Summers was Mercy Ann Longley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Longley, pioneers of this county, and was born Sept. 4, 1855, on Sumption prairie, southwest of the city. It was in this home that she was married to Gabriel R. Summers in 1880. For many years they resided at 314 West Colfax avenue. Mr. Summers, who had served as Indiana state senator, died Aug. 20, 1920. Four years ago Mrs. Summers went east to make her home with her daughter, with whom she had been spending her summers for many years. Services were held Saturday at Foothills. The burial will take place at 2 p.m. in the Summers mausoleum, Highland cemetery, this city, on Monday. The service, which will be in charge of Rev. Don H. Copeland, rector of the St. James Episcopal church, will be private. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Summers is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Rudolph J. Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley of this city; Howard Longley of Detroit, Mich; Bert Shimp of Granger, Ind., and Andrew Shimp of Chicago.²

     Mercy Morse Longley was born on 15 May 1906 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Howard William Longley and Helen Mildred (?). Mercy Morse Longley was born circa 1907 at Indiana. She married Carl Frederick Prell on 28 October 1926.¹ Mercy Morse Longley died on 16 May 2005 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 99.¹
     She appeared on the census of January 1920 at Portage Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; listed as 13 years old and born in Indiana. Her Social Security Number was 309-48-1626 issued in Indiana. Social Security Death Index list born 15 May 1906 and died 16 May 2005.

     Permelia A. Longley was born on 2 April 1836 at Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Permelia A. Longley was born circa 1837 at Indiana.² She married Andrew Jackson Greenwood on 31 October 1861 at Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Permelia A. Longley died on 7 February 1928 at Clay Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 91.¹ She was buried on 9 February 1928 at Ullery Cemetery, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1850 at Portage Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; page 40.
Jim Coleman record lists Andrew J. Greenwood marrying Permelia A. Longley on 08 Oct 1867.² Her married name was Greenwood. She lived in May 1916 at Clay Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Tuesday 07 Feb 1928 , section 1, page 5

The Mortuary Record - Mrs. Permelia Greenwood
Mrs. Permelia Greenwood, age 91, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Christian, Clay township, at 12:15 o'clock this morning. She had been ill for a long time of complications. Mrs. Greenwood was born in this county April 2, 1836. She was married 65 years ago to Andrew Jackson Greenwood. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Byron Christian, Mrs. Grant Miller, both of Clay township, and Mrs. Arthur Kizer, Sumption Prairie; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Newton Longley, Clay township, and Francis Krill, La Fountain, Ind., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wenger, of South Bend. The funeral will be at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Christian, Clay township, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Clyde Forney, of the First Church of Brethren, officiating. Burial will be at the Ullery cemetery, north of Roseland.¹

     Sara Josephine Longley was born on 15 April 1849 at Harris Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple (Rupel). Sara Josephine Longley married John M. Shimp, son of Jacob Shimp and Hannah Graham, on 16 March 1870 at Greene Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana. Sara Josephine Longley died on 30 December 1931 at Harris Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.² She was buried on 2 January 1932 at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.²
     She appeared on the census of 1850 at Concord Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; page 28. Her married name was Shimp. HARN Family Bible. HARN Family Bible spelled name as "SHRIMP". History of St Joseph Co., spelled name as "SHIMP". She appeared on the census of 1900 at Harris Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; E.D. 101, sheet 11. She appeared on the census of April 1930 at Harris Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; listed as 81 years old, enumerated with her son Delbert Shimp and his wife.

     Sarah Longley was born circa 1842 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Sarah Longley died on 12 November 1909 at Greene Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.²
     She appeared on the census of 1850 at Portage Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; page 40.

     Thomas Longley was born circa 1807 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary Rupel, daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood, on 17 July 1831 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.²
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147. In 1850 Census, Thomas listed as Laborer, real estate worth $2000. Thomas Longley appeared on the census of 1850 at Portage Twsp., Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; page 40.

     William H. Longley was born on 15 April 1846 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Andrew Longley and Mary Ruple (Rupel). William H. Longley was born on 3 October 1846 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He married Helen L. Searle, daughter of Richard Searle and female (?), on 14 December 1871 at Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.² William H. Longley died on 17 August 1935 at South William St., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 89.¹ He was buried on 20 August 1935 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1850 at Concord Twsp., Elkhart Co., Indiana; page 28. He graduated in 1867 at University of Notre Dame, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; Degree in Commerce.¹ Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co,1893,pg 316.
History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 928-929, had the following:
William H. Longley was born in Elkhart county, Ind., October 3, 1846, and is the son of Andrew and Mary Longley, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Indiana. His father came to this state in 1834, and located in Elkhart county, where he resided until 1853; he then came to this county and located on Portage Prairie, and soon afterward moved to Sumption's Prairie, where he now resides. Mr. Longley remained at home on the farm until he was 16 years old, then entered the University of Notre Dame, where he took a full commercial course, and graduated in 1867; he them entered the dry goods house of John Brownfield, Esq., where he has since been engaged as salesman and book-keeper.
He was married in this city, to Miss Helen L. Searle of the same place, December 14, 1871, a daughter of Richard Searle Esq., of this place, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1848; they have one son, born January 28, 1878. In 1868 John N. Lederer formed a partnership with A.T. Coquillard and W. H. Longley. They purchased large tracts of land in Boone county, Nebraska, and platted and laid out the village of St. Edwards. In August, 1876, they formed a stock company, known as "The St. Edward's Land and Emigration Company". Mr. Longley is treasurer of the St. Edwards Land and Emigration Company, and also of the Wisconsin Land and Emigration Company of this city. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Hon. W.H. Longley, ex-mayor of South Bend, and president of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company, is a native of Elkhart county, Ind., where he was born on October 3, 1846, a son of Andrew and Mary Longley, natives of Pennsylvania and Elkhart County, Ind., respectively. The paternal grandfather, William Longley, removed from his native State to Elkhart county, Ind., about 1834, of which section he was among the pioneer settlers. They came thither in wagons and located in the vicinity of Elkhart, where Mr. Longley purchased a heavily timbered and very wild tract of land. The Indians were still plentiful throughout the region, but were not hostile. On this farm the grandfather was called from life. About 1853 Andrew Longley came to St. Joseph county and settled on Sumption Prairie, where, until within a few years, he followed agricultural pursuits. Three children were born to himself and wife: William H., Josephine and Mercy. William H. Longley, the subject of this sketch, remained with and assisted his father on the home farm until he we was twenty-on years of age, receiving the advantages of the district schools in the vicinity of his rural home, his education being completed in Notre Dame College, from the commercial department of which he graduated in 1867. Soon after this he entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield, where he remained until 1888, at which time he engaged in the manufacture of knit underwear; He was one of the incorporators of the A.C. Staley Manufacturing Company, of which he was made vice-president, and held the office until elected to the position of mayor of South Bend. He is still a stockholder in this concern, and is also one of the incorporators of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company. He is a stockholder in the St. Edwards Land and Insurance Company of St. Edwards, Neb. He was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1888, was re-elected 1890, during which time he was careful to guard the interests of the city and made a very efficient official. In 1882 he was made councilman from the Second Ward, in which capacity he served one term. He is one of the leading spirits of the city, and is always a leader in public enterprises. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., the K. of P., being a charter member of the Crusade Lodge, No. 14, and also belongs to the Uniform Rank. He has been a married man since 1872, at which time Miss Helen Searle became his wife, and eventually the mother of a son and two daughters: Howard, Mary and Edna. Mr. Longley has a goodly amount of this world's goods, and is a successful and intelligent business man.³ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Portage Twsp., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana. He lived in 1901 at 215 S. William St., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana. He appeared on the census of 1920 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; E.D. 237, sheet 8. He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Portage Twsp., South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana; In the 1930 Indiana Census, William H. Longley listed as 83 years old, born in Indiana, widowed, 25 years old at first marriage. He lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Sunday 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5.

W.H. LONGLEY, EX-MAYOR, DIES
William H. Longley, South Bend's eight mayor, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at the age of 88 years in his home at 215 South William street. He had been in failing health for several years and his death was attributed to the infirmities of age.
Mr. Longley was the second democratic mayor of South Bend, elected first in 1888 and again in 1890. In those days the term was for two years. During the years he held office, many notable improvements were made in the city. He also served in 1882 as councilman from the Second ward and was one of the incorporators of the former A.C. Staley Manufacturing company, of which he was vice-president until 1888. This company later became the Stephenson Underwear mills, now out of existence.
Born Oct. 3, 1846, in Elkhart, Ind., Mr. Longley came to South Bend at an early age and was married to Miss Helen Searle. Mrs. Longley died several years ago. His father, Andrew Longley, was born in Pennsylvania and his mother, Mary Longley, was a native of Elkhart county. They settled on a farm at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph county, in 1853.
After receiving the usual common school education in the district school William Longley attended the University of Notre Dame and was graduated in 1867 with a degree in commerce. When he first came to South Bend Mr. Longley entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield and was employed there until he was first elected mayor of South Bend.
In 1892 he became a member of the firm of Beeper & Longley, manufacturers of brick. Later he became a sewer contractor in connection with the late Charles Knott but he retired years before his death.
Three children survive. They are Howard Longley, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley, both of South Bend. One granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Prell, and a sister, Mrs. G.B. Summers, also reside in this city.
The body may be viewed in the residence from Monday morning until the hour of the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the residence by Rev. Charles Tupper Baillie, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Mr. Longley was a member of the Crusade Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His death leaves four ex-mayors of South Bend living. They are Fred W. Keller, Eli F. Seebirt, Chester R. Montgomery and W.R. Hinkle.¹

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 19 Aug 1935, Section 2, page 6.

Funeral Notes
A change was been made in the funeral plans for William H. Longley, former mayor of South Bend, who died Saturday night in his home, 215 South William street. The body will lie in the residence from 9 o'clock Tuesday morning until the funeral there at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, instead of throughout today. Pallbearers will be Walter McInerny, William K. Lamport, William A. Sarlee, of Mishawaka; Delbert Simp (SIC), of Granger, this county; Carl Prell and Herman Altgelt.⁵

     Mary Marilla Loomis married Phineas Cromwell Williams.
     Her married name was Williams.

     Evelyn Lopez married David Allen Harn, son of Alan Duane Harn and Ruth Ann Spainhour, on 30 June 1990 at El Paso, Texas.¹

     Ann Loring married Benjamin Ruple, son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller.

     Nehmiah Lounsbury married Margaret Purdy, daughter of Ebenezer Purdy and Eunice Purdy, on 19 June 1824.

     Robert Love was born on 28 February 1847 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He was the son of William Love and Margarette (?). Robert Love married Mary L. Hanmer, daughter of Peter Hanmer and Ruth Anna Bacon, on 26 March 1873 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ Robert Love died on 2 March 1935 at age 88.¹ He was buried at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹
     His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-M8.

     Ruth Love was born on 16 January 1883 at Pine Grove, Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Love and Mary L. Hanmer. Ruth Love married Guy R. Caywood, son of Joseph G. Caywood and Sarah Jane Purdy, on 31 December 1907. Ruth Love died on 24 June 1960 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.
     Her married name was Caywood. She appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York. Her Ancestral File Number is RGTL-ZS, submitted by Karen C. McKenna.

     William Love was born circa 1822 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He married Margarette (?).
     His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-KW.

     Isabella Loveing was born circa 1869 at New York. She married William J. Perkins, son of Timothy Ellsworth Perkins and Rhoda A. Boston, circa 1900.¹
      As of circa 1900,her married name was Perkins. Isabella Loveing appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California.² As of 1930, Isabella Loveing was also known as Isabel. She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California; listed as 61 years old, born in New York, 31 years old at first marriage, parents born in New York, enumerated with husband William J. Perkins and four their children.¹

     Esther May Lovejoy was born in 1907.¹ She married John Henry (Harry) Detwiler after 1931.¹ Esther May Lovejoy was buried in 1982 at Washington.¹ She died in 1982 at Washington.¹
     Esther and John Henry Detwiler believed to have four children.² As of after 1935,her married name was Detwiler.¹

     Dorene Marie Loverink is the daughter of Jeppie Jack Loverink and Marie Van Welzen.¹ Dorene Marie Loverink married Dennis Le Roy Richards, son of Abe Paul Richards and Florence Irene Andrews, on 18 July 1959.¹

     Jeppie Jack Loverink married Marie Van Welzen.

     Amelia Jane Lowman was the daughter of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn. Amelia Jane Lowman married Cephas Sheckles.
     Her married name was Sheckles.

     Annie E. Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Dennis C. Lowman was born on 28 September 1834.^1,2 He was the son of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn. Dennis C. Lowman married Amelia C. Fogel on 22 November 1860.¹ Dennis C. Lowman died on 18 February 1901 at age 66.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1870 at Liberty, Frederick Co., Marylland. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Woodville, Frederick Co., Marylland. As of 1900, Dennis C. Lowman lived at Woodville, Frederick Co., Marylland. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript.

     Dennis W. Lowman was the son of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Emelia C. Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     Fannie Lowman was the daughter of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.

     George W. Lowman was the son of John W. Lowman and Cidney Ann Goswell.