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JACOB E. LONG, President of the First National Bank of Bangor, was born at Mt. Bethel, Northampton County, Pa., July 5, 1845, and is a son of William A. and Eva (Miller) Long. His maternal ancestors were of German origin, while through his father he traces his lineage to Scotland. The family has been represented in this country probably about two hundred years. His paternal grandfather, Abraham Long, was a native of this county, and a farmer by occupation. His entire life was spent here, and at his death he was buried at Stone Church. In politics he was a Democrat, and in religion a member of the German Reformed Church. During the War of 1812 he served as Captain. Of his six children only one is now living.

The father of our subject (a farmer by occupation), was born in Northampton County in 1805, and died here in 1860. He was a public-spirited man, who took a deep interest in everything pertaining to the moral, religious and commercial welfare of his locality. He held membership in the Reformed Church, and in politics advocated Democratic doctrines until 1856. His inclinations never led him to aspire to official positions. He was an industrious, hard-working man, and one of Weight in the community. His wife, who was a daughter of Christian Miller, of this county, bore him six children, three sons and three daughters, namely: Hiram, Jeremiah, Jacob, Etna, Lucinda and Emma.

The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and the academy at Mt. Bethel. After completing his studies he taught school for a time, and then embarked in the mercantile business. In July, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, and was mustered in at Harrisburg. His first engagement was in the second battle of Bull Run, and he was with his regiment at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He was discharged about the 1st of June, 1863.

Upon returning to his home, Mr. Long resumed work as a clerk at Mt. Bethel. About 1870 he came to Bangor, where he engaged in merchandising about eighteen years. At the expiration of that time he became interested in the First National Bank of Bangor, with which he has since been connected as President. He is also connected with the Bangor Union Slate Company, of which he is one of the Directors and a stockholder. In addition to this, he is a Director and stockholder in the American Bangor Slate Company, and the Bangor & Portland Railroad Company.

Politically Mr. Long is independent, with a strong inclination toward the Republican party. In civic and public affairs he has taken a deep interest. He has studied carefully the labor difficulties of the state, and is a man of intelligence and worth. In religion he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and has held its offices of trust. Both in church work and educational affairs he takes an active interest. He is a member of Albert Jones Post No. 383, G. A. R., of Bangor.

In 1874 Mr. Long married Miss Nettie, daughter of Joseph M. Roseberry, of Belvidere, N. J. They are the parents of three children, namely: J. M. Roseberry, who was born August 19, 1875; William H., February 11, 1880; and Frank in April, 1883. The eldest son is a Junior in Princeton (N. J.) College; the second son is a student in the high school preparatory to entering college; and the youngest son is also in school.