By Muriel Bristol | March 9, 2025
Larkin A. Lang was born in Bridgton, ME, February 17, 1822, son of Darius and Mary “Polly” (Emerson) Lang.
Father Darius Lang died in Bridgton, ME, February 21, 1833, aged fifty-eight years.
Polly Lang headed a Bridgton, ME, household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. Her household included one female aged 50-59 years [Herself], two males aged 20-29 years [Robert A. Lang and Thomas Lang], one female aged 20-29 years [Rachel Lang], one male aged 15-19 years [Larkin A. Lang], one female aged 15-19 years, and one female aged under-5 years. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Theodore E. Lang and Moses Bisbee.
Larkin A. Lang married in Conway, NH, October 9, 1845, Harriet M. Leavitt, both of Conway, NH. Elder John Brook performed the ceremony. She was born in Conway, NH, September 12, 1819, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Hutchins) Leavitt.
(The known children of Larkin A. and Helen W. Leavitt) Lang were: Eugene David Lang (1850–1941), Helena Lang (1852–), Lizzie Mary Lang (1855–1921), Hattie A. Lang (1858–1931), Lillian Loretta Lang (1860–1922), Laura E. Lang (1863–1946)).
Lang, Rev. Larkin A., son of Darias and Mary (Emerson) Lang, was born at Brighton, Me., Feb. 17, 1822. He studied at Conway, N.H., in 1841-42. Converted in March, 1837, he was licensed at Conway in 1845, and ordained the same year by the Conway Q.M. During a pastorate of sixteen years at Conway, he enjoyed frequent revivals, baptizing about one hundred and twenty. At present he is a member of the Boston church, residing at Lynn, Mass., and is engaged in the practice of medicine. In September, 1845, he married Harriet W. Leavitt. They have five children (Burgess & Ward, 1889).
Son Eugene David Lang was born in Bridgton, MA, February 17, 1850.
Larken A. Lang, a farmer, aged twenty-nine years (b. ME), headed a Conway household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Harriet [(Leavitt)] Lang, aged thirty years (b. NH), and David E. Lang, aged five months (b. NH). Larken A. Lang had real estate valued at $800.
Mother-in-law Elizabeth (Hutchins) Leavitt died of stomach cancer in Conway, NH, in November 1850, aged seventy-five years.
Daughter Helena Lang was born in 1852.
Mother-in-law Mary “Polly” (Emerson) Lang died in Bridgton, ME, April 14, 1852, aged seventy years. (Sleep on sweet souls, your rest has come, Your sufferings are all o’er. No pain can reach your gentle breasts. But bliss forever more).
Father-in-law Jonathan Leavitt died in Conway, May 4, 1853.
Daughter Mary “Lizzie” Lang was born in Gorham, ME, circa January 1855. Daughter Harriet A. “Hattie” Lang was born in 1858.
Larkin A. Long, a F.B. clergyman, aged thirty-eight years (b. ME), headed a Hiram, ME, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Harriet [(Leavitt)] Long, aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), David Long, aged ten years (b. ME), Helena Long, aged eight years (b. ME), Mary Long, aged five years (b. ME), and Hattie Long, aged one year (b. ME). Larkin A. Lang had personal estate valued at $150.
Daughter Lillian Loretta Lang was born in Hiram, ME, September 4, 1860.
Daughter Laura E. Lang was born in Eaton, NH, November 26, 1863. Her father was a preacher.
Larkin A. Lang received a five-year appointment as a Milton justice-of-the-peace, in 1867. The roster included a marginal note to the effect that he was “gone,” i.e., left town prior to the renewal date of 1872.
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the NH Business Directory of 1868, as a F.B. clergyman at West Milton.
MILTON. Justices – Charles Jones, Luther Hayes, State; Elbridge W. Fox, Joseph Plumer, Ebenezer Wentworth, Charles A. Cloutman, Asa Jewett, Joseph Cook, Robert Mathes, Ira C. Varney, George Lyman, George W. Peavey, Martin V.B. Cook, John T. Hersey, George W. Tasker, Edward W. Fox, Ezra H. Twombly, Thomas H. Roberts, John U. Şimes, Larkin A. Craig [Lang] (McFarland & Jenks, 1869).
Son Eugene D. Lang married, circa 1869, Angelina A. “Angie” Brown. She was born in Hiram, ME, April 13, 1851, daughter of Simon and Sarah (Stanton) Brown. (Her father was a wheelwright).
Luther [Larkin] A. Lang, a clergyman, aged forty-nine years (b. ME), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal census. His household included Harriette [(Leavitt)] Lang, keeping house, aged forty-nine years (b. NH), Eugene D. Lang, works for shoe manufactory, aged twenty years (b. ME), Lizzie M. Lang, at home, aged fifteen years(b. ME), Hattie A. Lang, at home, aged twelve years(b. ME), Lillian L. Lang, at home, aged nine years (b. ME), Laura E. Lang, at home, aged six years (b. NH), and Angie A. [(Brown)] Lang, aged nineteen years (b. ME). Luther A. Lang had personal estate valued at $1,000.
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directories of 1871, and 1873, as a clergyman, with his house at 3 Henry street.
Daughter Lizzie M. Lang married in Lynn, MA, December 23, 1873, George A. Noyes, both of Lynn, MA. He was a shoemaker, aged twenty-one years, and she was aged nineteen years. Larkin A. Lang performed the ceremony. George A. Noyes was born in Lynn, MA, June 22, 1852, son of George C. and Martha (Estes) Noyes.
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1875, as a partner in Lang & Noyes, grocers at 6 Ingalls street, with his house at 6 Ingalls street. His partner and son-in-law, Geo. A. Noyes, appeared as resident at 9 Goodwin’s court.
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1876, as having his house at 22 Silsbee street. Son Eugene D. Lang appeared as a shoemaker, with his house at the rear of 130 Union street.
WANT POSITIONS. – The following are the individuals who have petitioned the new City Government for positions on the police force. This does not by any means include all the candidates for a position on the force: Samuel E. Marsh, Daniel Higgins, Thomas Twisden. George W. Hamilton, George A. Noyes, Stephen E. Welch, Charles McDonald and Nelson A. Doe. Charles H. Stickney is very anxious for the position of Constable to serve civil processes, and Isaac M. Oliver wouldn’t object to the position of Milk Inspector (Boston Globe, January 8, 1877).
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1878, as a clergyman, with his house at 10 Red Rock street. Son Eugene D. Lang appeared as a shoemaker, with his house at 12 Ellis street.
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1880, as a clergyman, with his house at 23 Buffum. Son Eugene D. Lang appeared as a shoemaker, with his house at 62 Jackson street.
Daughter Lillian L. Lang married (1st) in Lynn, MA, April 28, 1880, Sumner B. Brackett, both of Lynn, MA. He was a shoe manufacturer, aged twenty-one years, and she was aged nineteen years. Rev. L.A. Lang performed the ceremony. Brackett was born in Lynn, MA, April 11, 1858, son of Herman and Naomi (Bartlett) Brackett.
Marriages. BRACKETT-LANG. – In Lynn, April 28, by Rev. S.A. Lang, Sumner B. Brackett and Miss Lillian L. Lang, both of Lynn (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), April 29, 1880).
NEW ENGLAND NEWS. Lynn, Mass. Howard Temple of Honor, No. 10, has elected officers as follows: W.C.T. – Henry B. Goodridge; W.V.T. – William F. Wells; W.R. – G.N. Goodridge; W.A.R. – G.A. Black; W.T. – H.J.B. Hudson; W.F.R. – J.B. Scully; Chaplain – Rev. L.A. Lang (Boston Evening Transcript, April 30, 1880).
Eugene D. Lang, works in shoe factory, aged thirty years (b. ME), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Angie A. [(Brown)] Lang, dressmaking, aged twenty-eight years (b. ME), and his children, Rosa H. Lang, at school, aged seven years (b. NH), Sarah L. Lang, aged two years (b. NH). They resided at 62 Jackson Street.
George A. Noyes, a police officer, aged twenty-eight years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Lizzie M. [(Lang)] Noyes, keeping house, aged twenty-five years (b. ME), and his children, L. Ednar Noyes, aged five years (b. MA), and Flora L. Noyes, aged two years (b. MA). They resided at 3 Goodwin’s Court.
[One may note the that the non-rhotic pronunciation of “Edna” has been recorded faithfully as “Ednar.” (It is sometimes said that Yankees drop their r’s – they pahk the cah at Hahvahd Yahd – but save them up and use them at the end of other words)].
LYNN. Notes. At rollcall of the police last evening, City Marshal Shaw issued a general order, in which officers John A. Burrows and George A. Noyes were detailed to see that the liquor law is not violated. All officers will be held responsible for the liquor business transacted upon their respective beats (Boston Evening Transcript, May 2, 1882).
Harriet W. (Leavitt) Lang died of consumption in Lynn, MA, November 23, 1885, aged sixty-four years.
DIED. Lynn, Mass. – Nov. 23d, Mrs. Harriet Lang, formerly of Bridgton (Lewiston Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), December 7, 1885).
Daughter Laura E. Lang married in Lynn, MA, January 26, 1887, Frank Russell, both of Lynn, MA. He was a ticket agent, aged twenty-nine years, and she was at home, aged twenty-three years. Rev. L.A. Lang performed the ceremony. Russell was born in Ipswich, MA, May 5, 1857, son of Foster P. and Augusta (Dodge) Russell.
Russell-Lang. Frank Russell, assistant at the ticket office, Central station, and Miss Laura E. Lang, were married Wednesday evening, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. George A. Noyes, 9 Ingalls street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.A. Lang, and witnessed by numerous friends and relatives, a number being from Ipswich, where Mr. Russell’s parents reside. The happy couple received many valuable presents. They will reside in Swampscott (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), January 27, 1887).
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The following transfers of real estate in this county have been recorded at the Registry of Deeds. … Bridgton – Eugene D. Lang to Angie A. Lang, $600 (Portland Daily Press (Portland, ME), July 7, 1888).
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1890, as a clergyman, with his house at 103 Empire street. Son Eugene D. Lang appeared as a shoemaker, with his house at 16 Jackson street. Son-in-law Sumner B. Brackett appeared as a stockfitter, with his house at 93 President street. Son-in-law Frank Russell appeared as a ticket agent at Central depot, with his house at 220 Chatham street.
Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real estate in the county have been recorded at the registry of deeds: Bridgton – Edward McNully to Larkin A. Lang, $30. North Gray – Cushman Hall to Caroline H. Hall, $1. Yarmouth – Millard F. Lovell to John H. Dow, $560 (Portland Daily Press (Portland, ME), August 30, 1890).
Daughter Hattie A. Lang married in Lynn, MA, April 29, 1891, J. [John] Otis Watts, both of Lynn, MA. He was a clerk, aged thirty-five years, and she was at home aged thirty-three years. Rev. Larkin A. Lang performed the ceremony. Watts was born in Lynn, MA, circa 1856, son of William and Susan (Devlin) Watts.
Marriages. WATTS-LANG. – in Lynn, April 29, by Rev. L.A. Lang, J. Otis Watts and Miss Hattie A. Lang, daughter of the officiating clergyman (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), May 1, 1891).
COURT CASES AT LAWRENCE. Milk Inspector White Held to the Grand Jury In $1000. Lawrence, Oct 10 – The superior court opened at 10 o’clock this morning without the formality of prayer. Samuel W. Hopkinson of Bradford was chosen foreman of the first jury and Larkin A. Lang of Lynn of the second. The first defendant placed on trial was Frederick J. Marshall of Newburyport, charged with robbing one John Riley, on Aug. 2, securing from him a pocketbook and $3.50 in money. The continued cases of alleged blackmail against milk inspector William P. White came up in the police court for trial this morning. Only one case was tried, that to which George Taylor, a Methuen milkman. made the charge. Taylor testified that White took a sample of milk from his wagon Sept. 18. He subsequently visited the inspector’s office at city hall and was informed that his milk was below the standard. White, however, the witness claimed, agreed to drop this case if Taylor would pay him $15 for the analysis. White denied the allegation in toto. The court considered that there was sufficient cause to believe the defendant guilty, and bound him over to the grand jury. Examination was waived in the other case, and sureties were fixed at $1000 each case. Dennie Callahan was arrested here today, being wanted in Haverhill upon the charge of forgery (Boston Globe, October 10, 1893).
Larkin A. Lang appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1894, as a clergyman, boarding at 4 Poplar street.
Rev. Larkin A. Lang died of cancer in Lynn, MA, June 23, 1894, aged seventy-one years, five months, and four days. He was a minister.
RECENT DEATHS. Rev. Larkin A. Lang, a clergyman of the Free Baptist faith, died at the residence of his son-in-law, J. Otis Watts, 4 Poplar street, at 7.15 A.M., to-day, after a five months’ illness of rose cancer, aged 71 years. Deceased wan born in Bridgton, Me., where be received his education in the common schools, after which he took an academical course. He was a farmer for a number of years in early life, previous to his entering the ministry. He supplied pulpits of his own denomination in Maine for a number of years before coming to Lynn, but far as known was never settled a pastor. He has resided in Lynn for more than 20 years, with the exception of year, when he accepted a call to become pastor of a Free Baptist Church in Halifax, N.8. He returned to Lynn after a year’s absence and has resided here ever since. Mr. Lang was married some 25 years ago, to Harriet W. Leavitt, of Conway, N.H., but has been a widower for eight years. He leaves one son, E.D. Lang, of Sandy Creek, Me., and four daughters, Mrs. George A. Noyes, Mrs. J.O. Watts, Mrs. Sumner B. Brackett and Mrs. Frank Russell, of Lynn. The funeral will be held from the High Street Baptist Church, at 3 P.M. (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA, June 23, 1894).
Funeral of Rev. L.A. Lang. The funeral of Rev. Larkin A. Lang was held from the High Street Baptist Church at 3 p.m. to-day. Rev. J.M. Louden of the Shawmut Avenue Free Baptist Church of Boston, of which deceased was a member, officiated at the services, being assisted by Rev. W.J. Twort, pastor of the church. The remains were encased in a handsome cloth-covered casket the inscription on the plate being: | JUNE 23, 1894. LARKIN A. LANG. 71 YEARS 5 MONTHS AND 4 DAYS. | There were numerous floral offerings, consisting of pillows, wreaths, ferns, casket bouquets and lilies, all of which were very beautiful. The services were opened by the singing of the hymn, “Asleep in Jesus,” by a quartette of the High Street Church choir. consisting of Miss E. Maude Emlyn, soprano, Mrs. Belle Bray, alto, Rich Irvine, tenor, and Harry E. Young, bass. Rev. Mr. Louden read appropriate selections from the Scripture which he followed with a brief eulogy of the deceased as a “Christian and a minister,” which was very sympathetic. The quartette then sang “When the Mists Roll Away,” also “Some Sweet Day.” Concluding prayer was offered by Rev. W.J. Twort. The burial was in the family lot in Pine Grover Cemetery (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), June 25, 1894).
Eugene D. Lang, a farmer, aged fifty years (b. ME), headed a Bridgton, ME, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-eight years), Ann J. [(Brown)] Lang, aged fifty-one years (b. ME), and his mother-in-law, Sarah Brown, a widow, aged eighty-three years (b. ME). Eugene D. Lang owned their farm, free-and-clear. Ann J. Lang was the mother of two children, of whom two were still living. Sarah Brown was the mother of ten children, of whom six were still living.
Geo. A. Noyes, harness fasteners manufacturer, aged forty-seven years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-six years), Lizzie M. [(Lang)] Noyes, aged forty-five years (b. ME), and his daughter, Ida M. Noyes, a bookkeeper, aged nineteen years (b. MA). Geo. A. Noyes owned their house at 17 Ingalls Street, with a mortgage. Lizzie M. Noyes was the mother of three children, of whom three were still living.
Joseph [John] O. Watts, a Lynn Water Works fireman, aged forty-four years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of nine years), Hattie A. [(Lang)] Watts, aged forty-one years (b. ME). Joseph O. Watts rented their apartment at 4 Poplar Street.
Sumner Brackett, a stock fitter shoes, aged forty-one years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty years), Lillian [(Lang)] Brackett, aged thirty-nine years (b. ME), and his children, Walter E. Brackett, a stock fitter shoes, aged eighteen years (b. MA), Fred H. Brackett, at school, aged sixteen years (b. MA), George S. Brackett, at school, aged twelve years (b. MA), and Eloa May Brackett, at school, aged ten years (b. MA). Sumner Brackett rented their house at 97 President Street. Lillian Bracket was the mother of five children, of whom four were still living.
Frank Russell, a B&M railroad Union state clerk, aged forty-three years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. his household included his wife (of thirteen years), Laura E. [(Lang)] Russell, aged thirty-six years (b. NH). Frank Russell rented their apartment in a three-decker house at 81 Empire Street.
MAINE GOSSIP. It isn’t in the story books alone that the happy reunions take place, after many years. Mrs. Eugene Lang of Bridgton was overjoyed the other day when a supposed peddler at her door proved to be her brother whom she had not seen for over 30 years. Both she and her husband recognized him after a good look and it was a happy occasion for all (Kennebec Journal (Augusta, ME), November 27, 1901).
BRIDGTON. Mrs. Sarah (Stanton) Brown, widow of the late Simon Brown of Hiram, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Lang of Bridgton Wednesday, aged eighty-six years. She leaves several sons and daughters among the farmer being two veterans of the Civil war (Lewiston Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), February 6, 1903).
BRIDGTON. Eugene Lang and wife have moved from this village back to their home in the Creek (Lewiston Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), October 17, 1907).
Eugene D. Lang, a farmer (general farm), aged sixty years, headed a Bridgton, ME, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of forty-two years), Angie A. [(Brown)] Lang, aged fifty-nine years (b. ME). Eugene D. Lang owned their farm, free-and-clear.
George A. Noyes, a variety store storekeeper, aged fifty-seven years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-six years), Lizzie M. [(Lang)] Noyes, aged fifty-five years (b. ME), his son-in-law (of nine years), Olin C. Blaisdell, a clothing store salesman, aged thirty-four years (b. ME), and his daughter, Ida M. [(Noyes)] Blaisdell, aged twenty-nine years (b. MA). George A. Noyes owned their house at 17 Ingalls Street, with a mortgage. Lizzie M. Noyes was the mother of three children, of whom three were still living.
Otis J. Watts, a city fireman, aged fifty-four years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of nineteen years), Hattie A. [(Lang)] Watts, aged fifty-one years (b. ME), and his boarder, Elsie G. Rockwell, a grocery store bookkeeper, aged nineteen years (b. NH). Otis J. Watts rented their apartment at 50 Rutland Street.
Lillian L. [(Lang)] Brackett, a widow, aged forty-nine years (b. ME), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. Her household included her children, Walter W. Brackett, a General Electric tinsmith, aged twenty-nine years (b. MA), Fred F. Brackett, a machine company machinist, aged twenty-five years (b. MA), George S. Brackett, a dining room cook, aged twenty-two years (b. MA), Elsie M. Brackett, a drapery saleswoman, aged twenty years (b. MA), and her lodger, Charles A. Fisher, a General Electric machinist, aged fifty-three years (b. ME). Lillian L. Brackett rented their apartment at 54 North Franklin Street. She was the mother of five children, of whom four were still living.
Frank Russell, a steam railroad bookkeeper, aged fifty years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of sixteen [twenty-three] years), Laura [(Lang)] Russell, aged forty-six years (b. MA [SIC]). Frank Russell rented their apartment in a three-decker house at 81 Empire Street.
WATTS NAMED JANITOR. Engineer for 20 Years at the Lynn Pumping Station Goes to the Police Station. LYNN, Dec 21 – J. Otis Watts, an engineer at the Walnut-st. pumping station, was today appointed a janitor of the central police station on Sutton st., to succeed Lawrence O’Connor, who was obliged to give it up as he was not on the civil service list. Mr. Watts is a native of this city and has been employed at the pumping station tor 20 years. He is an Odd Fellow, a member or other organizations, is married and resides at 50 Kirkland st., West Lynn. He will be at the police station from midnight until 8 a.m. Since Mr. O’Connor got through the work has been done by reserve policeman Staples. The appointment was made by Herbert Bayard, superintendent of buildings (Boston Globe, December 22, 1910).
Son-in-law George A. Noyes was excused from jury service in the Ettor trial in October 1912. Joseph J. Ettor of New York, NY, had been an I.W.W. (“Wobbly”) leader in the so-named “Bread and Roses” strike that had resulted in the death of striker Anna LoPizzo. Ettor was charged as an accomplice to murder.
ELEVEN ETTOR JURORS. … James G. Tuttle of Salem was opposed to capital punishment and excused. George A. Noyes of Lynn, had formed and expressed an opinion and has advocated abolition of the death penalty, excused (Boston Transcript, October 15, 1912).
Daughter Lillian L. (Lang) Brackett married (2nd) in Lynn, MA, April 9, 1913, Charles A. Fisher, both of 54 North Franklin Street, Lynn, MA. Both were divorcees. He was a machinist, aged fifty-seven years, and she was a housekeeper, aged fifty-two years. Rev. Lewis Malvern performed the ceremony. Fisher was born in Bangor, ME, circa 1855, son of Anson and Frances E. (Hall) Fisher.
Son-in-law George A. Noyes died in Lynn, MA, May 29, 1918.
DEATHS. – In Lynn, May 29, George Noyes, 65 yrs. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 17 Ingalls street, on Saturday, 2.30 PM. Relatives and friends invited (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), May 31, 1918).
Angeline A. (Brown) Lang died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Sandy Creek in Bridgton, ME, May 4, 1918, aged sixty-seven years, and twenty-one days. Augus A. Hubb, M.D., signed the death certificate. She had resided in Bridgton, ME, for thirty-one years, i.e., since circa 1887, with her previous residence having been in Lynn, MA, for twenty years, i.e., circa 1866-1886.
Daniel J. Ward, a farmer (own farm), aged forty-five years (b. ME), headed a Bridgton, ME, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Sadie E. [(Lang)] Ward, aged forty-two years (b. MA), and his father-in-law, Eugene D. Lang, a widower, aged seventy-one years (b. ME). Daniel J. Ward owned their farm on the Sandy Creek Road, free-and-clear.
Lizzie M. [(Lang) Noyes, a widow, aged sixty-four years (b. ME), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. Her household included her daughter, Ida M. [(Noyes)] Blaisdell, a steam railroad accountant, aged thirty-nine years (b. MA), and her grandson, Ralph N. Hubbard, a machine manufacturing machinist, aged twenty years (b. MA). Lizzie M. Noyes owned their house at 17 Ingalls Street, with a mortgage.
John O. Watts, a police station janitor, aged sixty-four years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-nine years), Hattie A. [(Lang)] Watts, a shoe factory dresser, aged sixty-one years (b. ME). John O. Watts rented their apartment at 56 Hanover Street.
Charles A. Fisher, an auto accessories machinist, aged sixty-three years (b. ME), headed a Cambridge, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Lillian L. [((Lang) Brackett)] Fisher, aged fifty-eight years (b. ME), his stepdaughter, Elsie M. Brackett, a variety store general clerk, aged twenty-nine years (b. MA), and his lodger, Lawrence S. Judge, an auto accessories time clerk, aged twenty-nine years (b. ME). Charles A. Fisher rented their house on Charles Street.
Frank Russel, a steam railroad clerk, aged sixty-two years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Laura [(Lang)] Russel, aged fifty-six years (b. NH). Frank Russell rented their apartment in a three-decker house at 81 Empire Street.
Daughter Lizzie M. (Lang) Noyes died in Lynn, MA, in April 1921.
FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. LIZZIE M. NOYES. Flowers in abundance were a tribute of esteem to the memory of Mrs. Lizzie M. Noyes, widow of George A. Noyes, for whom funeral services were held at her late, residence, 17 Ingalls street, Monday afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock. Rev. Lewis Malvern, D.D., assisted by Rev. Thomas Cain, pastor of the Essex Street Union Baptist church, officiated. Mrs. Isabelle Bubier Ramsdell sang ‘I Need Thee Every Hour,’ “In the Garden,” “Face to Face.” The officers of Myrtie Rebekah lodge read the ritualistic service of the order. Included among the many floral tributes was a large standing crescent from the Myrtle Rebekah lodge. The burial was in Pine Grove cemetery (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), April 7, 1921).
Daughter Lillian L. ((Lang) Brackett) Fisher died in Lynn, MA, July 26, 1922, aged sixty-one years.
RECENT DEATHS. Mrs. Lillian Fisher, 61, wife of Charles A. Fisher, died Wednesday afternoon at her late residence, 30 High street, after a short illness. Born in Hiram, Me., the deceased moved to Lynn more than 25 years ago and had resided here up to the time of her death. She was a member of the Washington Street Baptist church and Beulah Rebekah lodge. Besides her husband she leaves three sons, Walter E., Fred H. and George M. Brackett, and one daughter, Miss Elsie M. Brackett, by former marriage (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), July 27, 1922).
Daniel J. Ward, a farm owner (farming), aged sixty-five years (b. ME), headed a Bridgton, ME, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Sadie E. [(Lang)] Ward, aged sixty-four years (b. MA), and his father-in-law, Eugene D. Lang, a widower, aged ninety years (b. ME). Daniel J. Ward owned their farm on the Sandy Creek Road, free-and-clear.
J. Otis Watts, aged seventy-four years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-six years), Hattie A. [(Lang)] Watts, aged seventy-one years (b. ME). J. Otis Watts rented their apartment at 40 Jackson Street, for $12 per month. They did not have a radio set.
Frank Russell, a railroad cashier, aged seventy-two years (b. MA), headed a Lynn, MA, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of forty-two years), Laura [(Lang)] Russell, aged sixty-six years (b. NH). Frank Russell rented their apartment 56A Broad Street, for $43 per month. They had a radio set.
Daughter Hattie A. (Lang) Watts died Lynn, MA, February 10, 1931. Son-in-law John Otis Watts died in Lynn, MA, in December 1931.
Recent Deaths. MRS. HATTIE. A. WATTS, 72, wife of J. Otis Watts, died suddenly Friday at her home 40 Jackson street, from a heart attack. She had been in her usual good health when suddenly stricken and she died within a few minutes. She was born in Hiram, Me., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Larkin A. Lang, but, had lived in Lynn the greater part of her life. She was member of Myrtle Rebekah lodge, I.O.O.F., and the Essex Street Baptist church. Besides her husband she leaves sister, Mrs. Laura Russell, of Lynn, and a brother, E.D. Lang, of Antrim, N. H.; three nieces and three nephews (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), February 24, 1931).
REALTY TRANSFERS. Eugene D. Lang to Sarah E. Ward, both of Bridgton, land and buildings at Bridgton (Portland Evening Express (Portland, ME), June 20, 1935).
Frank (Laura) Russell appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1941, as residing at 4 Grand View avenue.
Son-in-law Frank Russell died in Lynn, MA, April 26, 1941, aged eighty-three years.
RECENT DEATHS. Frank Russell. Frank Russell, 83, for more than 50 years employed by the Boston & Maine railroad company as a ticket seller, died Saturday at 4 Grand View avenue. He was born at Ipswich and had lived in Lynn for 60 years. He was a member of Golden Fleece lodge, A.F. & A.M.; Sutton Royal Arch Chapter, and Glenmere lodge, Odd Fellows. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Laura E. Russell of Lynn and a sister, Miss Annah Russell of Ipswich (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), April 28, 1941).
Son Eugene D. Lang died in Bridgton, ME, August 2, 1941, aged ninety-one years.
BRIDGTON. … Funeral services for Eugene D. Lang, 91, who died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Daniel Ward, South Bridgton, were held from the Potter funeral home, Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. L.C. Harnish. Interment was in South High Street Cemetery. Mr. Lang was born in Bridgton, the son of Larkin Lang. He made his home with his daughter and husband in late years (Portland Evening Express (Portland, ME), [Tuesday,] August 5, 1941).
Daughter Mrs. Laura Russell appeared in the Lynn, MA, directory of 1945, as residing at 43 Atlantic street.
Daughter Laura E. (Lang) Russell died in Lynn, MA, October 17, 1946, aged eighty-three years.
DEATHS. Mrs. Laura E. Russell. Following an illness of many years, Mrs. Laura E. Russell, 83, of 3 Chatham street, died Thursday at Lynn Hospital. She was the widow of Frank Russell. Born in New Hampshire, she lived in Lynn 75 years. She was a member of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge, and the First Universalist Church. She leaves three nieces. Services will be tomorrow at 1.30 PM at the Parker Memorial, 35 Franklin street (Lynn Daily Item (Lynn, MA), October 18, 1946).
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