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 byA. Leonard Allen
Succeeded byHarold 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.
DiedMarch 22, 1958(1958-03-22) (aged 74)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeGreenwood Memorial Park in Pineville, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Katherine Shindel Long (–1950; her death)
Jewell Irene Tyson Long (married 1953–1958; his death)
RelativesLong family
Alma materLouisiana College
OccupationEducator, 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.

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References

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  1. ^ Office of the House Historian. "Long, George Shannon (1883–1958)". Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by United States Representative for the 8th Congressional District of Louisiana
1953–1958
Succeeded by