Benjamin Long
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For the New Caledonia football player, see Benjamin Longue.
Benjamin Long (March 7, 1838 – June 23, 1877) was a Swiss-born grocer and immigrant to Texas, where he served as Mayor of Dallas between 1868–70 and 1872–74.
Quick Facts 11th and 13th Mayor of Dallas, Preceded by ...
Benjamin Long | |
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11th and 13th Mayor of Dallas | |
In office 1868–1870 | |
Preceded by | George W. Guess |
Succeeded by | Henry Ervay |
In office 1872–1874 | |
Preceded by | Henry Ervay |
Succeeded by | William Lewis Cabell |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Lang (1838-03-07)March 7, 1838 Zürich, Switzerland |
Died | June 23, 1877(1877-06-23) (aged 39) Dallas, Texas, United States |
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Texas |
Nationality | Swiss-American |
Spouse | Eugenia De Vleschondere |
Children | Benjamin Long, Jr., Annie Long, Mary Long, Eugenia Long, Lucia Long |
Occupation | Grocer |
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