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Casander Auguster Long

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Casander Auguster Long

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
3 Aug 1862 (aged 14)
Gaither, Boone County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Boone County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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Father: Maples Plesant LONG b: 10-00-1806 in Sevier Co. TN.
Mother: Mahala Atchley Long born: 06-21-1813 in Sevier Co. TN.

Casander & Elizabeth were hit by lightning in their parents home on Sunday afternoon, August 03, 1862. They were sitting at the piano, singing. The sister's were killed instantly. Elizabeth was holding their baby sister, Nona Mahala. The baby sister, survive having been scarred on her back for life. Their mother, Mahala was also severely shocked, but survived. The family home was slightly damaged. Elizabeth was engaged to Lewis Major at the time.
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Father: Maples Plesant LONG b: 10-00-1806 in Sevier Co. TN.
Mother: Mahala Atchley Long born: 06-21-1813 in Sevier Co. TN.

Casander & Elizabeth were hit by lightning in their parents home on Sunday afternoon, August 03, 1862. They were sitting at the piano, singing. The sister's were killed instantly. Elizabeth was holding their baby sister, Nona Mahala. The baby sister, survive having been scarred on her back for life. Their mother, Mahala was also severely shocked, but survived. The family home was slightly damaged. Elizabeth was engaged to Lewis Major at the time.


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