Lincoln R. Long

Lincoln R. Long (February 3, 1861 – May 11, 1927) was an American teacher, principal, Methodist minister, and politician from New York.

Life Long was born on February 3, 1861, in Goulds, New York, the son of Joseph and Hannah Long. His father died while fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg. His mother died a year later, leaving him an orphan when he was four, along with his three brothers. He was raised in Jefferson, where he attended the rural schools.

In 1886, he moved to Hancock, where he worked as a stone cutter, later becoming quarry foreman. He graduated from the academy in Hancock in 1888 and obtained a state teaching certificate later that year. He then became principal of the union school in Clayville for a year. He then returned to Hancock, where he was the high school principal for the next seven years. 1921, 1922, and 1923.

After he retired from public life, Long moved to a farm in the New Kingston valley, where he began working on historical sketches of old local families. The historical sketches were published into a book after his death.

Long died at his daughter Courtney's home in Margaretville on May 11, 1927. He was buried in Margaretville Cemetery.