John Long (MP for Cricklade)

For other politicians of this name, see John Long (disambiguation).

Arms of Long of South Wraxall: Sable semée of cross-crosslets, a lion rampant argent

John Long of Draycot Cerne (c. 1419 – 20 September 1478) was an English landowner and member of parliament.

Born in Wiltshire, the son of Robert Long and Margaret Godfrey, he was elected Member of Parliament for Cricklade in 1442 and in 1449 was an Elector for Wiltshire. He died 20 September 1478 and is buried at Draycot Cerne, Wiltshire.

He married Margaret Wayte who, according to the printed Long family pedigree, was his half-sister. There were three sons from this marriage including Sir Thomas Long of Draycot.

See also: Category:Long family of Wiltshire

Further reading

• Inheriting the Earth: The Long Family's 500 Year Reign in Wiltshire; Cheryl Nicol