Portal:James Langan
James Langan (1857-1941) married Mary McHugh on 26 May 1881 and lived in Jersey City. He died in 1941, (b. 10 February 1857; Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States - d. 7 April 1941; Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States)
Works about James Langan
[edit]- His death. "James Langan, 85, father of the famous runner, Owen Langan, died yesterday afternoon at about 2:30, on the stoop of his home, 172 Lexington Avenue, where he had sat down to rest after a walk to the corner drug store. Wallie Eames, well known Jersey City singer and entertainer, who knew the aged gentleman, saw him sitting on the stoop and went over to him. Seeing that he was unable to respond, Eames called help and assisted Mr. Langan into his home, and then summoned Dr. Thomas Keegan, the family physician. When the doctor arrived a few minutes he declared Mr. Langan dead, and the body was claimed by members of the family. Mr. Langan, who was 85 years old on February 5 last, was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and came to Jersey City between 55 and 60 years ago. He was a general contractor and for many years conducted a thriving business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary McHugh Langan, one son, Owen Langan, whose record as a runner is internationally known, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lynch."
- His 50th wedding anniversary. "Old Irish Tunes played by two Irish fiddlers lent added merriment to the celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Lagan, 172 Lexington Avenue, Saturday night at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lynch, 174 Lexington Avenue. The rooms were decorated and varied entertainment was provided by the guests. Refreshments were served during the evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Langan of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. James Langan, Jr., Mrs. Catherine and Miss Catherine Langan, Mr. and Mrs. Manus Shields, Arlington; Mrs. Hannah Langan, Mrs. Ellen Langan, Miss Catherine Langan and Patrick Langan of Bayonne; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cosgrove, Paterson; Mrs. Harry Dugan, Burlington. John Dugan, Burlington; Mrs. Delia Gallagher and Miss Anna McHugh, of Bronxville, New York; Mrs. Boylan, Miss M. Boylan. Mr. and Mrs. John Pesh, Mrs. Joseph St. Pierre, Mrs. Arthur Eames, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch, Mrs. Thomas Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Miss Catherine Fallon, all of Jersey City. Mrs. Mary MacDonald, Miss Margaret Dugan, Miss Frances Dugan, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania."
See also
[edit]- Portal:Owen Francis Langan, his son