In the acquirement of his early education James Connie Long attended the public schools of Decatur county and after putting his textbooks aside taught school for three years. For several years thereafter he was engaged in the express business and in farming and subsequently made his initial step into the banking world, becoming assistant cashier of the Bank of Commerce of Parsons in 1914, and in 1917 he was made cashier. He is splendidly meeting the requirements of this position and has won for the institution many friends. For several years he has been magistrate of this county and has the confidence and esteem of all who know him.

On the 22d of December, 1907, in Decatur county, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Long to Miss Annie Austin, a daughter of John James and Lucy (Swift) Austin, natives of this state. Her mother is still living, but her father died in 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Long two children have been born: James Curtis and Emma Lou.

Since attaining his majority Mr. Long has been a stanch supporter of the republican party, having firm belief in the principles of that party as factors in good government. His religious faith is that of the Baptist church and fraternally he is [p.448] a thirty-second degree Mason, a Knight Templar and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Long is essentially public spirited, and his influence is ever on the side of advancement and improvement.
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