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Family HistoryFamily History - Elsie Tefft


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Elsie Tefft and six of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Elsie Tefft,1 born 16 February 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Luther Clinton Tefft and Mabel LaFlamme;1, 2, 3 died 27 October 1985 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.1, 2 Elsie married, September 1939 in Pennsylvania, Santo J. Longo4 (born 15 May 1913 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Joseph Longo and Nicoletta Irlandi;4, 5, 6 Santo died 13 October 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut5, 6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 June 1971 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4 Santo is buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.6

Santo was retired after working for the City of Hartford. He served in the U.S. Army 43rd Infantry Division during the Cuban situation, and he was retired from the U.S. Army Reserves 76th Training Division in West Hartford.6


Children of Elsie Tefft and Santo J. Longo:

+2i. James S. Longo, born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Gail A. Gagnon.
+3ii. Frank X. Longo, born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Mary J. Ringrose.
+4iii. Barbara Longo, born 12 November 1946. Married _____ Angotti.
 5iv. Michael J. Longo, born 2 July 1956 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;7, 8 died 22 April 2007 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.7 Michael worked at Balf Co., JDC Trucking, and Gerber Construction over the years. He enjoyed antique cars and Cruise Nights. He lived in Newington, Connecticut, all his life.7

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elsie Longo, no. 048-03-7349
  2. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Elsie Longo, 27 Oct 1985, New Britain, Connecticut, listed as divorced
  3. A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, Volume 3. Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, A.M., D.D., Editor-in-Chief. Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York City, 1922. Page 284.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Santo J. Longo, no. 045-05-7756
  6. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Santo J. Longo, 15 October 1994
  7. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Michael J. Longo, 24 April 2007
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Second and Third Generations
2. James S. Longo2 (Elsie1), born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.1, 2 James married, 31 August 1969 in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, Gail A. Gagnon4 (born 24 March 1945, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 1 July 1975 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.5 James is buried in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.2

James lived in Newington, Connecticut, for 40 years. He was a self-employed electrician.2


 6i. Teresa Longo, born 11 November 1969.3

3. Frank X. Longo2 (Elsie1), born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;3, 6 died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.6 Frank married, 19 September 1987 in Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, Mary J. Ringrose7 (born June 1961, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1996 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.5

4. Barbara Longo2 (Elsie1), born 12 November 1946.3 Barbara married _____ Angotti (born ____, parents not determined).

 7i. Natalie Lynd Angotti, born 8 September 1976.3

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Michael S. Longo, 046-34-3755
  2. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, James S. Longo, 15 September 1994
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael S. Longo, age 25. Bride: Gail A. Gagnon, age 24. Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1969. Marriage Place: Bristol, Hartford, CT.
  5. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  6. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Frank X. Longo, 20 April 2000
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Frank X. Longo, age 41. Bride: Mary Ringrose, age 26. Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1987. Marriage Place: Berlin, Hartford, CT.