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Note: From the History of Van Wert County Biographies: Albert Longwell, the well-known proprietor of the "Sulphur Springs Farm", in section 30, Jackson Township, is one of the representative citizens of this locality. He was born in the township name, and is a son of George and Mary (Sheets) Longwell. Those of the children of Mr. and Mrs. George Longwell who still survive are: Besty A. wife of Frederick Markley, of Jackson township; Catherine, wife of John Lewis of Middle Point; Martha J., wife of W.T. Sterling, of Jackson township; Albert, the subject of this sketch; Lucy A., wife of Samuel Weldy, of Jackson township, and Charles, of the same township, of whom a sketch appears in this volume. The children deceased are Henritta, Lucretia, Mary E. and three children who died in infancy. Mr Longwell was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was his widow, who survived him until April 2, 1901. Albert Longwell was reared in Jackson township to an agricultural life. His educational advantages were those presented in the little log structures of that day, where, at least, the children were thoroughly drilled in the elementary branches. On April 28, 1892, Mr. Longwell was married to Etta Shockey, who was born in Allen County. From the Daily Herald, Delphos, Ohio, March 20, 1897 "Al. Longwell, a Van Wert horse buyer, was in the city, Friday." From the Daily Herald, Delphos, Ohio, October 4, 1900 "Albert Longwell, of Jackson township, Van Wert county, has been adjudged insane." From the Daily Herald, Delphos, Ohio, October 5, 1900 "To the Asylum----- Albert Longwell, a farmer living near Wetse, was taken to the Toledo asylum this afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Thos. Hattery, accompanied by Dr. Hastings of Van Wert. The party were passengers on Clover Leaf train No. 2. Mr. Longwell suffered a severe attack of flux and his mind became affected." Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Saturday, March 30, 1907, page 8 Albert Longwell and wife, Mrs. Sterling and Mrs. Fred Markley are going t Delaware, Friday, to attend the funeral of Frank Longwell, of California.
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