I am descended from Benjamin Long, Sr. (b. Feb 3, 18? - d. Dec 14, 1893 mineola, TX) who owned a plantation in Orange County. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Carrall Dyess (b. Aug 17, 1855 Tyler TX - d. Sept 2, 1944). Together they had six children: Benjamin Jr., Ruth Dyess, Richard Coke, Alfred, William Curtis, and Minnie Robertson. Does anyone have information regarded Benjamin Sr's birth and marriage? I am also looking for information regarding his parents, as well as Mary's. Thanks jennifer horst blazen@mail.utexas.edu