LONG CEMETERY

Begun in 1840, the Long Cemetery was located 6 miles on the Hall's Bluff Road. It was the burial ground for plantation owner Mr. Charlie Long, his family, and slaves. Mrs. Espanola Murphy, aged 82, was reared on that plantation, and still lives in the Wheeler Springs Community. She recalls the following:

Mr. Charlie Long, owner of the large plantation

Mrs. Mary Long, his wife

Lizzie Long, daughter

James Long, son

Mildred Long, daughter

Slaves, some of whom were great, great grand parents and uncles of Mrs. Murphy were:

Tom Cooper

Joe Cooper

Mary Cooper

Tom Horun

Classa Horun

Submitted by Georgia Jolley
 

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