From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 640.

April 5, 1876 he and his two brothers, Joseph and Jacob filed for their "Declaration of Intent" to become U.S. citizens. The "Naturalization" papers were completed September 25, 1878.

Jacob Lang settled in Monticello, was married to Verena Arduser in 1873. In 1881 they moved to a farm in Sand Springs, retired in 1920 and moved to Hopkinton.

Submitted by: Sue Fingado-Hubbard

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 594.

John W. Lange received his substantial training for life at home and acquired his education in the public schools of Germany, supplemented after his arrival here by two years spent in the public institutions of instruction at Wyoming. He began life as a tiller of the soil by working by the month as a farm hand. In four years' time his savings, united with those of his mother, were sufficient to enable him to rent a tract of land and gain the profits of his own efforts. For seven years all told, three during the life of his mother, and for four years after her death, subsequent to his own marriage, he operated what is known in Madison township as the Augusta L. Simpson farm. In March, 1899, he bought his present home, which is a fine tract of one hundred and twenty acres devoted to general farming. In 1909 he purchased the John Gorman farm of two hundred acres, reported to be one of the richest tracts in Jones county, but he has since sold it.

On the 22d of March, 1895, Mr. Lange married Miss Pauline M. Hansen, a native of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and a daughter of John V. and Caroline (Hansen) Hansen. Her father has passed away, but her mother and a brother, Bernhart, are still living in the old country. To Mr. and Mrs. Lange have been born three children: Bernhart J., Gladius F. and Meinhart H. Husband and wife are members of the Lutheran church, of which Mr. Lange is trustee, and they are rearing their family in that faith. Fraternally Mr. Lange is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and is an active member of the Wyoming Camp, No. 183, and sincerely interested in the welfare of the brothers. His political affiliations are with the republicans, but he has not sought public preferment from the people, who would loyally give them their support in recognition of the sterling qualities of the man and in admiration of his almost phenomenal success.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 549.

John T. Lanigan attended the Mason high school after he had completed the course of study in the common schools and then entered the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. Upon completing his work as a student he engaged in the profession of teaching, coming to Iowa in 1892. For four years he taught in the schools of Center township, Clinton county, and then entered the employ of Fay Brothers, publishers of the Clinton Advertiser. His duties at that time were manifold, he was solicitor of advertisements and of subscriptions, while he was also special correspondent and contributor.

In 1901 he left their employ to purchase the Jones County Times, which he has since edited, bringing it up to a high standard as a reputable dispenser of news, increasing its circulation until it is a valuable advertising medium while through tersely written editorials making for an advancement of the public thought. Success has attended his endeavors, as is indicated by the fact that he owns one hundred and sixty acres of land in Hughes county, South Dakota, and an equal area in Finney county, Kansas.

A personal friend of William Jennings Bryan, he is a stanch supporter of the democracy advocated by that man, but he has steadfastly refused all nominations to public office. He has not, however, been wholly lacking in public spirit, for from 1893 to 1896 be served in Company L, First Regiment of Iowa National Guards. Religiously he affiliates with the Catholic church, that being the religion in which he was reared.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 254.

Vencle Lasack was reared on the home farm, being trained to the work of the fields during the spring and summer months, while in the winter seasons he pursued his studies in the common schools of the neighborhood. He continued to give his father the benefit of his services until the time of his marriage, when in 1894 he wedded Miss Mary Berneck, a native of Jones county. Her father is deceased but her mother is still living and makes her home in Oxford Junction.

Following his marriage Mr. Lasack located on the farm which his since been his home. The place comprises one hundred and ten acres of cultivable land and nine acres of timber land, all on section 25, Oxford township. Mr. Lasack has good buildings on the place, while his farm work is carried on in a manner that brings the best results.

Three sons and two daughters grace the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lasack, Frank, Mary C., John A., Anna M. and Vencle, Jr. Mr. Lasack is a democrat in his political views and at the present time, 1909, he is serving as school director. He is ever alert to every opportunity presented and by hard work and careful expenditure has come into possession of his excellent farm property.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 502.