Albert Forrest Longeway
M, b. 6 April 1865, d. 5 September 1933
| Father | George Rowe Longeway b. 11 Nov 1827, d. 18 Nov 1910 |
| Mother | Mary Jane Derick b. 28 Apr 1834, d. 17 Jul 1908 |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Pamela Joyce Wood |
Albert Forrest Longeway was born on 6 April 1865 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He was the son of George Rowe Longeway and Mary Jane Derick. Albert Forrest Longeway married Gertrude Welch on 23 August 1889.1 Albert Forrest Longeway died on 5 September 1933 at Montana at age 68.2
"Albert Forrest Longeway, M.D. of Great Falls Montana is a native of Dunham, Province of Quebec, born April 6, 1865. Dr. Longeway is of French descent, his ancestors being among the early settlers of Canada. His father, George R. Longeway, was born in Clarenceville, Canada, December 13, 1825. When the California gold fever spread over the country he was one of the victims and in 1850 he sought the new El Dorado of the West. After a few years spent in the placer mines of California he returned to his native country, bringing with him a good supply of gold with which he purchased a farm. On this farm he resided until recently when he retired and moved into town. His wife was Mary Jane Derrick and she too is a native of Clarenceville. They have had five children of whom Albert F. is the third. Four are still living.The subject of our sketch had excellent educational advantages. He graduated at the McGill Normal School in 1882, then he took a four year course in medicine at Bishop College in Montreal, and graduated at that institution in 1886. His high standing in college and the proficiency he displayed at a special examination in surgery won for him two gold medals.After graduating Dr. Longeway entered his professional career at Highgate Springs. Soon, however, he returned to Montreal and accepted the position of assistant demonstrator of anatomy in Bishop College. At the same time he servedas attending physician at the Montreal Dispensary. A year later he decided to seek a location in the West.
When he reached St. Louis he was still undecided where to go, having in view both El Paso, Texas and Butte City Montana.He flipped a nickel to decide the matter. The choice fell to the latter place, and he arrived in Butte City on the 4th of July 1887. The railroad was then being built to Great Falls and this place offered many inducements for him to locate here. Two other physicians were in practice here when he opened his office. From the very first he met with success and soon established a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Longeway was married August 23, 1889 to Miss Gertrude Welch, a native of Stanbridge, Province of Quebec and a daughter of Ira A. Welsh of that place. They have four children, Albertine Ada, Estella, Josephine Theodore,Gertrude and Albert F. Jr."3 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Great Falls, Cascade Co, Montana; The census saiys he came to the states in 1886.4
"Albert Forrest Longeway, M.D. of Great Falls Montana is a native of Dunham, Province of Quebec, born April 6, 1865. Dr. Longeway is of French descent, his ancestors being among the early settlers of Canada. His father, George R. Longeway, was born in Clarenceville, Canada, December 13, 1825. When the California gold fever spread over the country he was one of the victims and in 1850 he sought the new El Dorado of the West. After a few years spent in the placer mines of California he returned to his native country, bringing with him a good supply of gold with which he purchased a farm. On this farm he resided until recently when he retired and moved into town. His wife was Mary Jane Derrick and she too is a native of Clarenceville. They have had five children of whom Albert F. is the third. Four are still living.The subject of our sketch had excellent educational advantages. He graduated at the McGill Normal School in 1882, then he took a four year course in medicine at Bishop College in Montreal, and graduated at that institution in 1886. His high standing in college and the proficiency he displayed at a special examination in surgery won for him two gold medals.After graduating Dr. Longeway entered his professional career at Highgate Springs. Soon, however, he returned to Montreal and accepted the position of assistant demonstrator of anatomy in Bishop College. At the same time he servedas attending physician at the Montreal Dispensary. A year later he decided to seek a location in the West.
When he reached St. Louis he was still undecided where to go, having in view both El Paso, Texas and Butte City Montana.He flipped a nickel to decide the matter. The choice fell to the latter place, and he arrived in Butte City on the 4th of July 1887. The railroad was then being built to Great Falls and this place offered many inducements for him to locate here. Two other physicians were in practice here when he opened his office. From the very first he met with success and soon established a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Longeway was married August 23, 1889 to Miss Gertrude Welch, a native of Stanbridge, Province of Quebec and a daughter of Ira A. Welsh of that place. They have four children, Albertine Ada, Estella, Josephine Theodore,Gertrude and Albert F. Jr."3 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Great Falls, Cascade Co, Montana; The census saiys he came to the states in 1886.4
Family | Gertrude Welch b. c 1877 |
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| Last Edited | 21 Apr 2008 |