Cornelius (Con) L. Long
Cornelius, known as Con, was born on July 8th, 1894 in
Indian Terratory, Seminole, OK. He died at the age of 65 in 1959. He was buried in
Maple Grove Veteran's Cemetary, Seminole, OK.
- Death Notes
- Since January, 1927, the Hon. C. Con Long has served as City Judge of Seminole, Oklahoma. His earlier years were spent for the most part in securing an education under difficulties, and in his country's service during the World War, but when he took up the study of law about 1923, he showed great aptitude for the subject. His appointment to his present position indicates his ability in his profession. He is the son on T. B. Long, of Hunt County, Texas, and of Emma (Hodges) Long, also of Texas, both of whom are still living. His father is a farmer and came to Oklahoma very early in life.
C. Con Long was born on , in what was then the Indian Territory. He attended the public and high schools of Seminole, but he worked on a farm until he was eighteen, and it was not till after that time that he was able to come to Seminole to high school. During this peiod he was forced to work at night for the telephone company in order to pay his way. After his graduation from high school he taught school for one year and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Sill, and later sent to the Remount Station at For Worth, Texas, as veterinarian. He attained the rank of quartermaster sergeant before his discharge in December, 1918. For one year after this he taught military training in Seminole; for two years was employed in a bank, and then took a position in the post office. Finally he studied law in a short course at Lebanon, Tennessee, and on his return to Seminole, in 1926, he was appointed County Justice of the peace. On January 1, 1927, he was appointed City Judge of Seminole, which position he has filled sine that time. Politically, Judge Long is a member of the Democratic party. He is affiliated with the Free and Accepted Masons, being a member of the McAlester Consistory. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and India Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the American Legion and the "40 and 8."
On March 26, 1921, Judge Long married Mamie Burton, of Oklahoma.
Cornelius (Con) L. Long & Mamie Bruton 
Mamie Bruton
