His death certificate records James Madison DeLong, age 30 years 4 months 14 days, born 9 Aug 1888 in Ohio, died 1 Dec 1918 in Cullen township, Pulaski Co., Missouri, married, father Jas Madison DeLong, born in Ohio, mother’s maiden name Violet McCorkle, born in Indiana, cause of death influenza, informant Violet DeLong, Waynesville, Mo., burial in Bradley Cemetery, Waynseville.

I am entering this record because it provides evidence for the parents of James’ brother, Robert Stephen Delong who married Mary Jane Ferrand.

His WWI draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917 in Waynesville, Missouri, records James M. DeLong, age 29, born 9 Aug 1888 in Waynesville, Mo., occupation farming, supporting a wife and 2 children.