Age, Biography and Wiki
Catherine Small Long (Mary Catherine Small) was born on 7 February, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, U.S., is an American politician (1924–2019). Discover Catherine Small Long's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
| Popular As |
Mary Catherine Small |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
7 February 1924 |
| Birthday |
7 February |
| Birthplace |
Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Date of death |
23 November, 2019 |
| Died Place |
Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 February.
She is a member of famous politician with the age 95 years old group.
Catherine Small Long Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Catherine Small Long height not available right now. We will update Catherine Small Long's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Catherine Small Long's Husband?
Her husband is Gillis William Long (m. 1947-January 20, 1985)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Gillis William Long (m. 1947-January 20, 1985) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Catherine Small Long Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Catherine Small Long worth at the age of 95 years old? Catherine Small Long’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Catherine Small Long's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Catherine Small Long Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Mary Catherine Small Long (born Mary Catherine Small; February 7, 1924 – November 23, 2019) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 8th congressional district, which she filled from 1985 to 1987, the remainder of the term left by the death of her husband, Gillis William Long.
Long earned a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1948.
Long served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist's mate.
Long became a staff assistant for Oregon senator Wayne Morse and Ohio Representative James G. Polk.
Long had two children, George Harrison Long (born October 13, 1954) and Janis Catherine Long (born March 25, 1957).
In January 1985, Long's husband died and left a vacancy in Louisiana 8th congressional district.
In 1985, when Long announced her candidacy, some of the wives of other U.S. representatives came into the district to campaign on her behalf.
Long won the special election, defeating candidates including Republican Clyde C. Holloway, a nurseryman from Forest Hill in southern Rapides Parish, and then State Representative Jock Scott of Alexandria, a Democrat who later switched parties.
In 1986, Long declined to seek a full term as congresswoman.
In his autobiographical Peapatch Politics: The Earl Long Era in Louisiana Politics, former lieutenant governor and education superintendent William J. "Bill" Dodd, an astute observer of Louisiana politics for a half century, describes Cathy Long, who compiled a liberal voting record in Congress, as the "perfect political wife."
Until it was disbanded in 1993, the 8th district was based in Central Louisiana about Alexandria.
She was the first female military veteran elected to Congress, having served as a WAVE in the United States Navy.
Mary Catherine Small was born in Dayton, Ohio, and attended school in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
She served as a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy during World War II.
Five years after her death and on her 100th birthday, Long's ashes in a ceremony were interred with her husband at Alexandria National Cemetery.
Long died from complications of dementia at an assisted-living facility in Chevy Chase, Maryland on November 23, 2019, at age 95.
