Biography of Marion S. DeLong, pages 759/760. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914. Marion S. DeLong All callings, whether humble or exalted, may be productive of some measure of success, if enterprise and industry, coupled with a well directed purpose, form the motive power and force of the person directing the same, and in no case is this fact more apparent than in agricultural pursuits. It is a well, authenticated fact that success comes as the result of legitimate and well applies energy, unflagging determination and perseverance as well as the above, enumerated qualities. When a course of action is once decided on these attributes are essential. Success is never known to smile upon the idler of dreamer and she never courts the loafer, only those who have diligently sought her favor being crowned with her blessings. In tracing the history of the prosperous and influential agriculturist whose name forms the caption of this biographical review, we find that the above named elements have entered largely into his make-up and therefore we are not surprised at the large and ever-growing success, which he has attained. Marion S. DeLong was born in Richland township, DeKalb county, Indiana, on August 28, 1868, the son of Henry F. and Jane (McCrum) DeLong, she being a native of Canada and he of Ohio. The father came to this county with his parents when he was quite a small boy and they settled in Butler township. They later moved to Fairfield township where he was married, after their marriage they lived in Richland township and died in 1889. Th wife is still living on the old home place in Richland township. Her father built the first school house in the town of Auburn. He never lived in Auburn, but settled and died in Richland township. To Henry and Jane Delong were born four children: Marion S., the immediate subject; Alice, Zoe and Clarence. To the subject of this sketch was educated in DeKalb county common schools. After completing his studies he taught school one year, then took up farming and has been continuously since actively engaged in that pursuit, in which he has achieved marked success, he owning at this time one hundred and twelve acres of valuable land in Fairfield township. In 1900 the subject was united in the bonds of marriage with Matilda E. Wittig, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rheinhart) Wittig, both native of Germany, who came to Erie county, Ohio, and later to DeKalb county, in 1864 and settled in Fairfield township, where they lived all their days. To Mr. and Mrs. DeLong have been born three children, Mildred, Helen and Audrey. Fraternally, Mr. DeLong is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Corunna, and of the Masonic lodge at Waterloo and the chapter at Auburn, while politically, he is quite active in his support to the principles of the Republican party, he having been for some time precinct committeeman for Fairfield township and a member of the county organization. His religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church. Mrs. DeLong is a member of the Pythian Sister and the Order of the Eastern Star. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com