Loren D. Langmade is a son of William F. and Ervilla H. Record Langmade. William F. Langmade, a carpenter and joiner by occupation, gave his son a fair education at the schools in the vicinity of his home. From the age of 12 to 16 years young Loren was also a student at Tenbroeck Academy , at Franklinville, New York, and from the age of 16 he began to make his own way in the world, first as a clerk in the store at Springvale, New York. In 1870 having been seized with the "Western Fever," he set out for Mound City, Kansas, where he found employment at various occupations, and also taught school one winter, near Garnett, Anderson County. In the fall of 1871, he returned to his native state, and entered the employ of J. G. Ayers, of Syracuse, New York, as traveling salesman for sewing machines, etc., a business he followed two years, after which he conducted a meat business at his native place for the same length of time, in which venture he sunk his entire capital. Nothing daunted, he kept energetically at whatever for a time offered adequate remuneration. In 1876, he made his advent at Bradford, Pennsylvania, where he built a barn and established a livery and feed stable, which proved a successful venture. Here, in 1879, he also first became identified with the oil-producing industry, drilling his first wells near Warren, Pennsylvania, and by 1885, had put down and owned some 8 or 10 producing wells. He lived at Tarport (sometimes called East Bradford), a place then of some 4000 inhabitants; and so high was his standing in the estimation of his fellow citizens, that, at the city election for mayor in 1884, he was, without his knowledge or consent, nominated by his party (Republican) for that office, and was duly elected and served. In 1885, after 10 years residence at Bradford, he disposed of his interest there, and removed to Ohio, locating at Findlay, since then he has devoted his whole time and energy to the oil business. As a producer throughout the oil fields of Hancock and Wood Counties and where hundreds engaged in the same enterprise have made failures of it, and abandoned the business, he has, by good judgment, keen foresight, and persistent application – many times against most discouraging circumstances – build up a large and successful business, comparing well with that of any of the foremost men engaged in the same kind of enterprise in his section. The qualities of mind and character, that have contributed to make his successes, may be briefly enumerated as untiring perseverance, indomitable pluck under adversity, business integrity and fair dealing, and a mind acute, prompt, and decisive enough to at once grasp golden opportunities. In the oil fields of Wood and Hancock counties, his name is a synonym for success. He exclusively owns upward of 160 producing oil wells, and a three-quarter interest in 100 or more other producing wells – all in the fields above named. In these vast interests he employs an average of 65 hands.

On June 5, 1890, Mr. Langmade was happily united in marriage with an amiable and accomplished lady – miss Carrie Hillman – by which union there are two bright and attractive children: Rory Loren, born May 23, 1891, and Ferne, born August 14, 1893.

Mr. Lang made resides with his family at the southeast corner of Tarr Street and Broadway, North Baltimore, in a large and handsome residence, fitted with all modern conveniences, which, graciously presided over by Mrs. Langmade, is the scene of many pleasant gatherings and hospitable greetings to their many friends.

Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P.1029-31 Contributed by Lavidaloca

Samuel and John Langmade came from Scotland and settled in New Hampshire in the year 1750. They were in the Revolutionary War, and were what were called "Cowboys." After the war, John Langmade settled in Canada. He had but one son. Samuel(great-great-grandfather of Loren), and five sons – Stephen, Samuel, Solomon, Winthrop, and Gideon- and three daughters –Suke, Fanny,and Sally. Stephen and Samuel both became soldiers in the Revolutionary War, serving in the infantry throughout the whole war.

After the close of the war, Stephen(great-grandfather of Loren), married and moved to Rutland, and later to Danville, Vermont, where he died about the year 1800, leaving a family of five boys, whose names were William, Samuel, Solomon, Jonathan, and Stephen. Solomon served with the dragoons during the War of 1812, and for some he really D was promoted to the rank of Captain; but on account of youth and bashfulness he refused the position, although he was mustered out as Captain. William, who was the grandfather of Loren, was born at Danville, Vermont, February 22, 1790. He also did his part in the War of 1812, being a hospital steward, afterward promoted to surgeon. He lived at Barton, St. Johnsbury, and Danville, Vermont, and he was a great horse farrier and trainer, once owning the famous Justus Morgan horse. About 1827, he moved to New York state, and settled in the town of Arcade, thence removing to Sardinia, where he kept a hotel; but this he gave up and returned to his profession as his services were needed and appreciated. In 1838 he moved to the town of Yorkshire. About the year 1818, he had married Effie Sweat, by whom he had five sons. After her death, which occurred about 1832, he married Laura Davis, and by this union he had three sons and five daughters. The children were: Stephen S., William F., Nathan N., George P., Lorenzo D., Andrew J., Mason C., Daniel P., Asenath M., Amelia A., Melissa A., Janett A., and Mary A. Stephen S., the eldest son was born in Vermont; William F. (the father of Loren) was born in Canada, while his parents were there on a visit, and to collect some money; Nathan N. was born in Vermont; and the remaining children were all born in New York. Andrew J.served three years and five months in the late war, and was in 21 battles. He was six months a prisoner of war in Libby, Belle Isle, and Salisbury Rebel prisons. He had been elected 15 times in succession as commander of the GAR post , and holds an appointment on the commander-in-chief's staff with rank as Colonel. He received a medal of honor for the state of New York for bravery at the battle of Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 1029-30. Contributed by Lavidaloca