About Francis R. Long
Lived 1812 – 1881 (aged 69). Francis R. Long was an American politician.
Francis Reid Long (May 19, 1812 – June 22, 1881) was Kansas City Mayor in 1869 and founder of what would become Commerce Bancshares.
Early life Long was born in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Career Around 1841, Long moved to Clay County, Missouri. He was there elected as sheriff. After his tenure as mayor, he was elector as justice of the peace and served in that role until 1880.
Long died at his home in Kansas City on June 22, 1881. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Who was Francis R. Long?
American mayor (1812-1881)
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Francis R. Long was born on 19 May 1812 in Woodford County.
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Francis R. Long died on 22 June 1881.
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Francis R. Long was a politician.
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