George S. Long

For other people known as Doc Long, see Doc Long (disambiguation).

George Shannon Long (September 11, 1883 – March 22, 1958) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was also a member of the Long family.^[1]

George S. Long
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district
In office January 3, 1953 – March 22, 1958
Preceded by	A. Leonard Allen
Succeeded by	Harold McSween
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Tulsa County
In office 1923–1925
Personal details
Born	George Shannon Long (1883-09-11)September 11, 1883 Tunica, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	March 22, 1958(1958-03-22) (aged 74) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville, Louisiana
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mary Katherine Shindel Long (–1950; her death) Jewell Irene Tyson Long (married 1953–1958; his death)
Relatives	Long family
Alma mater	Louisiana College
Occupation	Educator, lawyer, dentist
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army

Long was born in Tunica, Louisiana, on September 11, 1883. He was the second son of Huey Pierce Long (1852–1937) and Caledonia Palestine Tison (1860–1913). After dental school, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and served in the state house during the 9th Oklahoma Legislature.

See also

• List of members of the United States Congress who died in office (1950–1999)