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History of Sumter County South CarolinaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Sumter County South Carolina, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of Eugene Rufus Long Eugene Rufus Long, educator, was born in Sumter county, S.C., Dec. 10, 1862; son of Isaac Jasper and Callie (Kennedy) Long; grandson of Isaac and Lettie (Hamilton) Long and of John Leland and Jane (Chamblin) Kennedy, and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. He was graduated from Arkansas college, A.B., 1878, and was a student at Southwestern Presbyterian university, 1882-83. He was professor in Arkansas college, 1883-95; president of the college, 1891-95; professor of English in Southwestern Presbyterian university, 1895-97, and in 1897 returned to Arkansas college as president and professor of biblical literature and political science. He was married Dec. 26, 1900, to Sallie, daughter of J. R. S. Meek of Warren, Ark. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
South Carolina Facts: Sumter County Facts: Seat: SumterEstablished: 1798 Formed from: Claremont, Clarendon and Salem
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