In 1862 Mr. Lang was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Lieberknecht, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1842, a daughter of Nicholas and Kathrine Lieberknecht. Her parents were both natives of Germany. From Pennsylvania the removed to Louisa county, Iowa, where they continued during the remainder of their lives. Eight children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Lang : Benjamin, of Wilton township ; Henry, of Louisa county, Iowa ; George, also of Louisa county ; William, of Wilton Junction ; Lewis, at home ; Albert, deceased; Nellie, the wife of Dr, William Miller, of Wilton; and Bertha, now Mrs. R. Herr, of Cedar county, Iowa.
Mr. Lang was called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife May 2, 1908, the separation from one who had been to him for nearly forty-five years a faithful companion, being the severest affliction he has ever known. She was a woman of many noble qualities who greatly endeared herself to all with whom she was associated. Mr. Lang is a member of the Evangelical church, as was his wife, and is a liberal contributor toward its support. Politically he is in sympathy with the republican party. As a patriotic citizen he assists when opportunity offers in advancing public interests and he has served acceptably as member of the school board.
Mr. Lang was called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife May 2, 1908, the separation from one who had been to him for nearly forty-five years a faithful companion, being the severest affliction he has ever known. She was a woman of many noble qualities who greatly endeared herself to all with whom she was associated. Mr. Lang is a member of the Evangelical church, as was his wife, and is a liberal contributor toward its support. Politically he is in sympathy with the republican party. As a patriotic citizen he assists when opportunity offers in advancing public interests and he has served acceptably as member of the school board.
In 1862 Mr. Lang was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Lieberknecht, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1842, a daughter of Nicholas and Kathrine Lieberknecht. Her parents were both natives of Germany. From Pennsylvania the removed to Louisa county, Iowa, where they continued during the remainder of their lives. Eight children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Lang : Benjamin, of Wilton township ; Henry, of Louisa county, Iowa ; George, also of Louisa county ; William, of Wilton Junction ; Lewis, at home ; Albert, deceased; Nellie, the wife of Dr, William Miller, of Wilton; and Bertha, now Mrs. R. Herr, of Cedar county, Iowa.
Mr. Lang was called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife May 2, 1908, the separation from one who had been to him for nearly forty-five years a faithful companion, being the severest affliction he has ever known. She was a woman of many noble qualities who greatly endeared herself to all with whom she was associated. Mr. Lang is a member of the Evangelical church, as was his wife, and is a liberal contributor toward its support. Politically he is in sympathy with the republican party. As a patriotic citizen he assists when opportunity offers in advancing public interests and he has served acceptably as member of the school board.
Mr. Lang was called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife May 2, 1908, the separation from one who had been to him for nearly forty-five years a faithful companion, being the severest affliction he has ever known. She was a woman of many noble qualities who greatly endeared herself to all with whom she was associated. Mr. Lang is a member of the Evangelical church, as was his wife, and is a liberal contributor toward its support. Politically he is in sympathy with the republican party. As a patriotic citizen he assists when opportunity offers in advancing public interests and he has served acceptably as member of the school board.
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