Benjamin Long
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.
Benjamin Long | |
|---|---|
| 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 March 7, 1838 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | June 23, 1877 (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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