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REV. JAMES LATTA,

was pastor of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church , and also principal for some years of an academy held there. His pastorate began in 1771, and covered a period of thirty years. When he was called to the charge his salary was fixed at L100 Pennsylvania currency, and this was never increased and sometimes was not paid in full. He manifested a deep interest in the cause of the American Independence. On one occasion he accompanied the soldiers on their campaign, and also acted as chaplain for some time. In 1785 he vigorously defended the church incorporation acts, and this action on his part incensed a number of the members of his congregation against him. He advocated the introduction of Watt's Psalmody in church service, but they were not adopted into general use, until years after his death. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from the university of Pennsylvania. His death occurred in January, 1801. Francis Latta, his son, was pastor of the same church from 1810 to 1825.

JAMES M. LONG,

one of the leading citizens of Kirks Mills, Little Britain township, was born June 26, 1861, in East Drumore township, a son of Hugh and Rebecca (Pusey )Long, the former of whom is one of the most highly respected of the citizens of that township. Hugh Long was a son of James Long, and a grandson of John Long, who came from England about 1750, and settled near Chestnut Level. By trade he was an Iron worker and some of the iron work which has stood the storms of many years in the Presbyterian Church in Chestnut Level, attests his skill. The children born to Hugh Long and his wife numbered three namely: James M. of this sketch; Annie, who is the wife of Martin Coulter, of Bart township; and Sanders, who manages the home farm. In his youth James M. Long attended the district schools of his locality, growing up accustomed to farm duties. His choice of career made of him an agriculturist, and although at first his means were limited and there was great need of industry, he conquered all difficulties, and he is now one of the substantial and leading farmers of his neighborhood. His estate compromises one of the valuable and desirable tracts of land in Little Britain township, located within one and a half miles of Kirks Mills : it contains 192 acres of fine land, improved with excellent buildings of every kind. On Nov. 28, 1889, Mr. Long was married to Miss. Alice C. L. Lamborn, of Drumore township, a daughter of Aquilla B. and Ann(Ambler) Lamborn, born Feb. 14, 1867. Her parents had a family of three children, the others being William, who was killed by a kick of a horse; and Addie who resides with Mrs. Long. Mr. Lamborn can trace a long line of ancestry, as far back as the year 1697. when occurred the birth of Robert , in Berkshire, England. Robert had a son Robert, who came to America, and his son George was born in Lancaster county Pa, George(2), son of George was born in Chester county, Dec. 23, 1763 and his son Smedley Lanborn was born June 6, 1807, and became the grandfather of Mrs. Long. Aquilla B. , was born Feb. 23, 1833 and he resides in the home of his daughter; his wife born March 25, 1831 died Jan. 11, 1894. In 1888 Mr. Long removed from East Drumore township and purchased his parents farm, and has ever since been prospering in farming and stock raising. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Long are: Ralph born Aug. 30,1891 ; Wynona May, born July 19, 1893; Anna M. Born Sept. 6, 1895 and Forest, born June 1, 1901. In their pleasant country home, surrounded by their bright and interesting children, Mr. and Mrs. Long realize the best there is in life. Mrs. Long was reared in the Quaker belief, but Mr. Long is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and both of them are among the most highly respected residents of this township, where they have lived so long.