George S. Long

George Shannon Long (1883–1958) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was also a member of the Long family.[1]

George S. Long
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1953 – March 22, 1958
Preceded byA. Leonard Allen
Succeeded byHarold McSween
Oklahoma State Representative
In office
1920–1922
Personal details
Born
George Shannon Long

(1883-09-11)September 11, 1883
Tunica, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1958(1958-03-22) (aged 74)
Bethesda, Maryland
Resting placeGreenwood Memorial Park in Pineville, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)(1) Mary Katherine Shindel Long (–1950; her death)
(2) Jewell Irene Tyson Long (married 1953–1958; his death)
Alma materLouisiana College
OccupationEducator, lawyer, dentist
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army

Long was born in Tunica, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana on September 11, 1883. He was the second son of Huey Pierce Long, Sr. (1852–1937) and Caledonia Palestine Tison (1860–1913).

See also

References
  1. Office of the House Historian. "Long, George Shannon (1883–1958)". Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
A. Leonard Allen		 United States Representative for the 8th Congressional District of Louisiana

George Shannon "Doc" Long
1953–1958

Succeeded by
Harold B. McSween
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