This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2150 Message Board Post: I would like to find an obituary (If one exists) for John Long 26 Jun 1842 - 24 Jun 1865 buried in Solomon Creek Cemetery, Benton, Elkhart Co. IN. I live in NY City and have diffuculty getting to local sources. John fought in the Civil War and I want to know if he died in the Army. I also need he number/name of his unit (I have been unable to verify this information. I am hoping for an obituary that would give this information. Mandy Colgan