Born just North of Antietam battlefield. A southern spy, spying in the area, heard of the birth and commented that they would probably call him McClellan. The idea was adopted. Handy with wood, stone and metal working tools. Church deacon and noted Sunday School teacher. Had a weakness for alcohol. Farm was put in Agnes' name to protect it from his excesses. He was advertised "No Loans". When he died, storekeepers had loaned him money despite the warning, claiming that they couldn't say "No" to Mac Long.
~Excerpt from "The Descendants of Isaac Long" by Omer M. Long
~Excerpt from "The Descendants of Isaac Long" by Omer M. Long
Born just North of Antietam battlefield. A southern spy, spying in the area, heard of the birth and commented that they would probably call him McClellan. The idea was adopted. Handy with wood, stone and metal working tools. Church deacon and noted Sunday School teacher. Had a weakness for alcohol. Farm was put in Agnes' name to protect it from his excesses. He was advertised "No Loans". When he died, storekeepers had loaned him money despite the warning, claiming that they couldn't say "No" to Mac Long.
~Excerpt from "The Descendants of Isaac Long" by Omer M. Long
~Excerpt from "The Descendants of Isaac Long" by Omer M. Long
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