Franz Theodor LANGE ("F. Theodor LANGE") war Sohn des Tischlermeisters David Ferdinand LANGE und dessen Frau Dorothea LANGE, geb. SCHULZ.
Er wird am 22. Februar 1858 in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Provinz Posen, Deutschland [heute: Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Polen] geboren und am 14. März 1858 in der dortigen Evangelische Kirche getauft - Taufpaten: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), Tischler und Frau Caroline JAEKEL, beide vermutlich aus Exin.
Im Alter von 14 Jahren wandert er 1872 zusammen mit seiner 18-jährigen Schwester Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE in die USA aus. Drei weitere Geschwister waren bereits früher nach Amerika gekommen:
Schwester
Marie Elisabeth GROSSMANN, geb. LANGE ,
sowie die beiden Brüder
Carl Ernst LANGE und
Hermann Carl LANGE (1. Aufenthalt: 1870-1877).
Alle 3 lebten zur damaligen Zeit in New York City.
Theodor und seine Schwester trafen am 20. November 1872 an Bord des HAPAG Dampfers "Cimbria" in New York (Castle Garden) ein; Abfahrt von Hamburg am 6. November 1872. Die Passagierliste nennt als ausgeübten Beruf "Kaufmann/merchant".
[Die "Cimbria" war vom Unglück verfolgt und sank 11 Jahre später, am 19. Januar 1883, bei einer der größten Schiffskatastrophen an der deutschen Nordseeküste. 437 Menschen, die meisten von ihnen Auswanderer in die USA, verloren dabei ihr Leben.]
Laut der Einbürgerungsurkunde hielt sich Theodor LANGE zwischen 1872 und 1877 in New York City und St. Paul, Minnesota auf und seit 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dort lebte bereits sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl, der 1876/1877 als Tischler bei der Fa. Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford Street arbeitete. Das Einwohnerverzeichnis gibt als Wohnanschrift No.19 State Street an und unter dieser Adresse findet man 1877 auch Franz Theodor.
Ende der 1870er Jahre ist F. Theodor LANGE in Maurice CONRADs "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street angestellt. 1880 arbeitet er als Nachtportier im "Chandler's Hotel".
Am 26. Oktober 1880 wird er amerikanischer Staatsbürger. Nur knapp ein Jahr später, am 6. Oktober 1881, wird er durch den Geistlichen S.G. BUCKINGHAM mit Annie K. MILLER in Springfield getraut. Das Paar bekommt drei Kinder.
Für kurze Zeit führt Franz Theodor ein eigenes Delikatessengeschäft in 527 Main Street. Mitte der 1880er Jahre bewirtschaftete er den "Springfield Tivoli" (ein Restaurant mit angeschlossenen Räumlichkeiten zum Billiard- und Poolspielen), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 schließlich ist er in der Brauerei von Kalmbach & Geisel in Springfield angestellt.
"Theodor Lange & Co", ein Familienunternehmen, wurde 1892 gegründet und betrieb die "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. Von 1895 bis 1897 war auch sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl LANGE Teilhaber. Dieser war 1887 mit seiner Familie ausgewandert.
Im Jahre 1897 wird Theodor dann Betreiber des "Highland Hotels" an der Ecke Hillman/Barnes Streets im Stadtzentrum von Springfield.
Theodor ist Mitglied der "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari") und des "Springfield Turnvereins" (als Bühnenregisseur). Daneben ist er die treibende Kraft hinter der "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society), am 6. April 1890 in Springfield gegründet. Das "Springfield Directory" für 1891 führt ihn als ihren Sprecher und einen der Treuhänder.
Am 18. November 1918, am Ende des 1. Weltkrieges stirbt F. Theodor LANGE im Alter von nur 60 Jahren in Springfield und wird am 20. November 1918 auf dem Oak Grove Cemetery beigesetzt.
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F. Theodor LANGE (= Franz Theodor LANGE) was the son of David Ferdinand LANGE, master joiner from Exin, and his wife Dorothea (SCHULZ) LANGE.
He was born in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Province of Posen, Germany [today Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Poland] on Feb. 22, 1858 and baptized in the Lutheran Church there on Mar. 14, 1858 - witnesses: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), joiner, and Mrs. Caroline JAEKEL. Both are probably from Exin.
He emigrated to the USA in 1872 at the age of 14 together with his 18-year-old sister Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE to join three other siblings who had come to the U.S. earlier:
sister
Marie Elisabeth (LANGE) GROSSMAN and
brothers
Carl Ernst LANGE and
Hermann Carl LANGE (1st stay: 1870-1877).
All three of them had been living in New York City at that time.
Theodor and his sister arrived in New York (Castle Garden) on Nov. 20, 1872 on board the HAPAG (Hamburg-Amerika Linie) steamship "Cimbria" from Hamburg - departure date Nov. 6, 1872. The passenger list gives his profession as "Kaufmann/merchant".
[The "Cimbria" was ill-fated and sank 11 years later in what turned out to be the biggest ship desaster off the German North Sea coast on Jan. 19, 1883 when 437 people - most of them emigrants to the USA - lost their lives.]
According to his "Record of Naturalization", he resided in New York, St. Paul, MN and Springfield, MA between 1872 and 1877. That last year he joined his older brother Hermann Carl in Springfield, MA, who was working as a cabinet maker for Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford St. in 1876/1877 and was living at No.19 State St. (in 1877 Franz Theodor can be found under the same address).
At the end of that decade F. Theodor LANGE was employed at Maurice CONRAD's "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street. In 1880 he worked as a night clerk at "Chandler's Hotel".
On October 26, 1880 he became a citizen of the United States. Almost one year later, on Oct. 6, 1881, he and Annie K. MILLER were married in Springfield by S.G. BUCKINGHAM, Clergyman. The couple had three children.
For a short period Franz Theodor had his own delicatessen shop in 527 Main Street. Then for some time in the mid-1880s, he ran the "Springfield Tivoli" (a restaurant plus billiards and pool room), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 saw him employed at Kalmbach & Geisel's Brewery of Springfield.
"Theodor Lange & Co", a family business, was set up in 1892 and operated the "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. From 1895 to 1897 he was joined by his older brother Hermann Carl LANGE, who had finally left Germany together with his family in 1887.
Then in 1897, Theodor became the proprietor of "The Highland Hotel" at the corner of Hillman and Barnes Streets in downtown Springfield.
An avid member of the "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari" / "German Order of the Harugari") and the "Springfield Turn Verein" (being their stage director), he was one of the leading forces behind the "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society) which was founded in Springfield on April 6, 1890. The "Springfield Directory" for 1891 lists him as their speaker and one of their trustees.
On November 18, 1918, F. Theodor LANGE passed away in Springfield at the end of WW I at the age of 60. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on November 20.
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THEODORE LANGE IS
DEAD AT AGE OF 60
One of Springfield's Leading
Business Men of German
Birth
Theodor LANGE, 60, veteran cafe proprietor, died at 7 o'clock this morning [Nov. 18, 1918] at his home, 38 Washington road after several weeks' illness. He
[photo of THEODORE LANGE]
had been failing in health steadily since last September [1917] when he was obliged to give up active work. Mr Lange was a past president of the Springfield Turn Verein and the Springfield Schuetzenverein, and was one of the leading citizens of German birth in this city.
Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger. in 1858 and came to this country when he was 14 years of age. He remained in New York a few years before coming to this city. During all his active life here he had been engaged in the hotel saloon and restaurant business, and for the past 15 years had been located on Bridge street, near Main. At one time he had conducted the Haynes hotel [sic].
He was recognized as a leader in all activities among the Springfield people of German birth. He joined the Turnverein in 1876, with the late Morris Machol and was, therefore, the oldest member of the organization. He was active in the affairs of the Schuetzenverein and was instrumental in securing the anual New England gatherings for this city several times. He was a member of Harugari lodge.
When Prince Henry of Prussia visited America in 1902 Mr Lange and other local people determined to give him a glad welcome when he passed through Springfield the morning of March 6. Mr Lange was selected to present the prince a handsome bouquet of carnations and to make an address, but the prince was asleep and would not come out, although the 2d regiment band played "Die Wacht am Rhein." Mr Lange then arranged with one of the trainmen to deliver the flowers to the prince.
Mr Lange did not confine his interest to the German-American organizations. He was a member of Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hampden lodge of Old Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men. He never held public office of any kind.
He leaves a widow who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, a daughter, Bertha [sic], living at home and a son, Frank J. Lange, also of this city. He also leaves a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of Park Square hotel in Westfield. There were brothers and sisters in Germany before the war, but it is not known whether they are now living. (*)
The funeral will be held at his home 38 Washington Road, Wednesday afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Daily News" - Springfield, MA - Monday, Nov. 18, 1918, page 4
(*)
This area of Germnany was in a turmoil at the end of World War I and especially after the "Greater Poland uprising of 1918–1919" (or "Wielkopolska uprising of 1918–1919"), which led to dramatic territorial changes in Eastern Europe laid down in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The former German Province of Posen was ceded to Poland. Ethnic Germans either had to opt for Poland or leave this region for good. For many families this process took more than 10 years to finish.
Cf. Greater Poland uprising and Treaty of Versailles:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Poland_uprising_(1918%E2%80%9319)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
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THEODOR LANGE DIES
Spent Most of His Life in
Cafe Business - Oldest Member
of Turnverein
Theodore Lange, 60, one of the oldest cafe owners in the city, died yesterday morning [Nov. 18, 1918] of Bright's disease at his home, 38 Washington road, following a few weeks' illness. Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger., in 1858, coming to this country at the age of 14, and with exception of a few years in New York, had spent
[photo of THEODOR LANGE - Dies After Long Life in Springfield]
the remainder of his life in this city. He had been in the hotel, cafe and restaurant business many years, having conducted the Highland hotel for a time, and for the past 15 years had, with his son, Frank J. Lange, conducted Lange's cafe on Bridge street. He was one of the foremost German-American residents of the city and the oldest member of the Turnverein, which he joined in 1876. He was also a member of the Schuetzenverein. In addition, he had held membership in Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hamden lodge of Old Fellows, the Red Men and Knight of Pythias. He was never active in political affairs.
Besides his widow, who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, Mr Lange is survived by a daughter, Bertha [sic] of this city, a son, Frank J. Lange, a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of the Park Square hotel, Westfield, and several brothers and sister in Germany, of whom nothing has been heard since the outbreak of the war. (*) The funeral will be held at the home, 38 Washington road, tomorrow afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Tuesday, November 19, 1918, page 3 /
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 10 /
(*) see previous obit for explanation.
Original obituaries courtesy of contributor Thomas Jordan (#47567769)
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Andere Quellen/Other Sources:
Lutheran Church Book Exin, Kreis Schubin [today Kcynia, Poland] - LDS film # 814596 (Baptisms 1852-1866), p.200-201, Reg.# 66/1858 /
Hamburg Passenger List, Vol.27 [Direkter Band 027], 3 Jul. 1872 - 29 Dec. 1872, image 358, Passenger # 708 (online database / original: Staatsarchiv Hamburg) /
Castle Garden (online database) /
Springfield Directories, 1877-1920 /
Record of Naturalization, Superior Court - Hampden Co., MA - October 26th, 1880 (National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452-6399) /
US-Census, 1880, 1900 & 1910 /
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1845-1915, film # 4279611, image 105 (p.446), Reg.# 279/1881 - Springfield (www.familysearch.org) /
US Passport Application - May 19, 1908 (www.ancestry.com)
Standard Certificate of Death, Reg.# 2421 / 1918
Cimbria-Katastrophe/Desaster:
"The New York Times" - New York, NY - January 21, 1883
Er wird am 22. Februar 1858 in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Provinz Posen, Deutschland [heute: Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Polen] geboren und am 14. März 1858 in der dortigen Evangelische Kirche getauft - Taufpaten: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), Tischler und Frau Caroline JAEKEL, beide vermutlich aus Exin.
Im Alter von 14 Jahren wandert er 1872 zusammen mit seiner 18-jährigen Schwester Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE in die USA aus. Drei weitere Geschwister waren bereits früher nach Amerika gekommen:
Schwester
Marie Elisabeth GROSSMANN, geb. LANGE ,
sowie die beiden Brüder
Carl Ernst LANGE und
Hermann Carl LANGE (1. Aufenthalt: 1870-1877).
Alle 3 lebten zur damaligen Zeit in New York City.
Theodor und seine Schwester trafen am 20. November 1872 an Bord des HAPAG Dampfers "Cimbria" in New York (Castle Garden) ein; Abfahrt von Hamburg am 6. November 1872. Die Passagierliste nennt als ausgeübten Beruf "Kaufmann/merchant".
[Die "Cimbria" war vom Unglück verfolgt und sank 11 Jahre später, am 19. Januar 1883, bei einer der größten Schiffskatastrophen an der deutschen Nordseeküste. 437 Menschen, die meisten von ihnen Auswanderer in die USA, verloren dabei ihr Leben.]
Laut der Einbürgerungsurkunde hielt sich Theodor LANGE zwischen 1872 und 1877 in New York City und St. Paul, Minnesota auf und seit 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dort lebte bereits sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl, der 1876/1877 als Tischler bei der Fa. Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford Street arbeitete. Das Einwohnerverzeichnis gibt als Wohnanschrift No.19 State Street an und unter dieser Adresse findet man 1877 auch Franz Theodor.
Ende der 1870er Jahre ist F. Theodor LANGE in Maurice CONRADs "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street angestellt. 1880 arbeitet er als Nachtportier im "Chandler's Hotel".
Am 26. Oktober 1880 wird er amerikanischer Staatsbürger. Nur knapp ein Jahr später, am 6. Oktober 1881, wird er durch den Geistlichen S.G. BUCKINGHAM mit Annie K. MILLER in Springfield getraut. Das Paar bekommt drei Kinder.
Für kurze Zeit führt Franz Theodor ein eigenes Delikatessengeschäft in 527 Main Street. Mitte der 1880er Jahre bewirtschaftete er den "Springfield Tivoli" (ein Restaurant mit angeschlossenen Räumlichkeiten zum Billiard- und Poolspielen), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 schließlich ist er in der Brauerei von Kalmbach & Geisel in Springfield angestellt.
"Theodor Lange & Co", ein Familienunternehmen, wurde 1892 gegründet und betrieb die "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. Von 1895 bis 1897 war auch sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl LANGE Teilhaber. Dieser war 1887 mit seiner Familie ausgewandert.
Im Jahre 1897 wird Theodor dann Betreiber des "Highland Hotels" an der Ecke Hillman/Barnes Streets im Stadtzentrum von Springfield.
Theodor ist Mitglied der "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari") und des "Springfield Turnvereins" (als Bühnenregisseur). Daneben ist er die treibende Kraft hinter der "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society), am 6. April 1890 in Springfield gegründet. Das "Springfield Directory" für 1891 führt ihn als ihren Sprecher und einen der Treuhänder.
Am 18. November 1918, am Ende des 1. Weltkrieges stirbt F. Theodor LANGE im Alter von nur 60 Jahren in Springfield und wird am 20. November 1918 auf dem Oak Grove Cemetery beigesetzt.
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F. Theodor LANGE (= Franz Theodor LANGE) was the son of David Ferdinand LANGE, master joiner from Exin, and his wife Dorothea (SCHULZ) LANGE.
He was born in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Province of Posen, Germany [today Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Poland] on Feb. 22, 1858 and baptized in the Lutheran Church there on Mar. 14, 1858 - witnesses: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), joiner, and Mrs. Caroline JAEKEL. Both are probably from Exin.
He emigrated to the USA in 1872 at the age of 14 together with his 18-year-old sister Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE to join three other siblings who had come to the U.S. earlier:
sister
Marie Elisabeth (LANGE) GROSSMAN and
brothers
Carl Ernst LANGE and
Hermann Carl LANGE (1st stay: 1870-1877).
All three of them had been living in New York City at that time.
Theodor and his sister arrived in New York (Castle Garden) on Nov. 20, 1872 on board the HAPAG (Hamburg-Amerika Linie) steamship "Cimbria" from Hamburg - departure date Nov. 6, 1872. The passenger list gives his profession as "Kaufmann/merchant".
[The "Cimbria" was ill-fated and sank 11 years later in what turned out to be the biggest ship desaster off the German North Sea coast on Jan. 19, 1883 when 437 people - most of them emigrants to the USA - lost their lives.]
According to his "Record of Naturalization", he resided in New York, St. Paul, MN and Springfield, MA between 1872 and 1877. That last year he joined his older brother Hermann Carl in Springfield, MA, who was working as a cabinet maker for Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford St. in 1876/1877 and was living at No.19 State St. (in 1877 Franz Theodor can be found under the same address).
At the end of that decade F. Theodor LANGE was employed at Maurice CONRAD's "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street. In 1880 he worked as a night clerk at "Chandler's Hotel".
On October 26, 1880 he became a citizen of the United States. Almost one year later, on Oct. 6, 1881, he and Annie K. MILLER were married in Springfield by S.G. BUCKINGHAM, Clergyman. The couple had three children.
For a short period Franz Theodor had his own delicatessen shop in 527 Main Street. Then for some time in the mid-1880s, he ran the "Springfield Tivoli" (a restaurant plus billiards and pool room), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 saw him employed at Kalmbach & Geisel's Brewery of Springfield.
"Theodor Lange & Co", a family business, was set up in 1892 and operated the "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. From 1895 to 1897 he was joined by his older brother Hermann Carl LANGE, who had finally left Germany together with his family in 1887.
Then in 1897, Theodor became the proprietor of "The Highland Hotel" at the corner of Hillman and Barnes Streets in downtown Springfield.
An avid member of the "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari" / "German Order of the Harugari") and the "Springfield Turn Verein" (being their stage director), he was one of the leading forces behind the "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society) which was founded in Springfield on April 6, 1890. The "Springfield Directory" for 1891 lists him as their speaker and one of their trustees.
On November 18, 1918, F. Theodor LANGE passed away in Springfield at the end of WW I at the age of 60. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on November 20.
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THEODORE LANGE IS
DEAD AT AGE OF 60
One of Springfield's Leading
Business Men of German
Birth
Theodor LANGE, 60, veteran cafe proprietor, died at 7 o'clock this morning [Nov. 18, 1918] at his home, 38 Washington road after several weeks' illness. He
[photo of THEODORE LANGE]
had been failing in health steadily since last September [1917] when he was obliged to give up active work. Mr Lange was a past president of the Springfield Turn Verein and the Springfield Schuetzenverein, and was one of the leading citizens of German birth in this city.
Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger. in 1858 and came to this country when he was 14 years of age. He remained in New York a few years before coming to this city. During all his active life here he had been engaged in the hotel saloon and restaurant business, and for the past 15 years had been located on Bridge street, near Main. At one time he had conducted the Haynes hotel [sic].
He was recognized as a leader in all activities among the Springfield people of German birth. He joined the Turnverein in 1876, with the late Morris Machol and was, therefore, the oldest member of the organization. He was active in the affairs of the Schuetzenverein and was instrumental in securing the anual New England gatherings for this city several times. He was a member of Harugari lodge.
When Prince Henry of Prussia visited America in 1902 Mr Lange and other local people determined to give him a glad welcome when he passed through Springfield the morning of March 6. Mr Lange was selected to present the prince a handsome bouquet of carnations and to make an address, but the prince was asleep and would not come out, although the 2d regiment band played "Die Wacht am Rhein." Mr Lange then arranged with one of the trainmen to deliver the flowers to the prince.
Mr Lange did not confine his interest to the German-American organizations. He was a member of Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hampden lodge of Old Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men. He never held public office of any kind.
He leaves a widow who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, a daughter, Bertha [sic], living at home and a son, Frank J. Lange, also of this city. He also leaves a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of Park Square hotel in Westfield. There were brothers and sisters in Germany before the war, but it is not known whether they are now living. (*)
The funeral will be held at his home 38 Washington Road, Wednesday afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Daily News" - Springfield, MA - Monday, Nov. 18, 1918, page 4
(*)
This area of Germnany was in a turmoil at the end of World War I and especially after the "Greater Poland uprising of 1918–1919" (or "Wielkopolska uprising of 1918–1919"), which led to dramatic territorial changes in Eastern Europe laid down in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The former German Province of Posen was ceded to Poland. Ethnic Germans either had to opt for Poland or leave this region for good. For many families this process took more than 10 years to finish.
Cf. Greater Poland uprising and Treaty of Versailles:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Poland_uprising_(1918%E2%80%9319)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
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THEODOR LANGE DIES
Spent Most of His Life in
Cafe Business - Oldest Member
of Turnverein
Theodore Lange, 60, one of the oldest cafe owners in the city, died yesterday morning [Nov. 18, 1918] of Bright's disease at his home, 38 Washington road, following a few weeks' illness. Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger., in 1858, coming to this country at the age of 14, and with exception of a few years in New York, had spent
[photo of THEODOR LANGE - Dies After Long Life in Springfield]
the remainder of his life in this city. He had been in the hotel, cafe and restaurant business many years, having conducted the Highland hotel for a time, and for the past 15 years had, with his son, Frank J. Lange, conducted Lange's cafe on Bridge street. He was one of the foremost German-American residents of the city and the oldest member of the Turnverein, which he joined in 1876. He was also a member of the Schuetzenverein. In addition, he had held membership in Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hamden lodge of Old Fellows, the Red Men and Knight of Pythias. He was never active in political affairs.
Besides his widow, who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, Mr Lange is survived by a daughter, Bertha [sic] of this city, a son, Frank J. Lange, a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of the Park Square hotel, Westfield, and several brothers and sister in Germany, of whom nothing has been heard since the outbreak of the war. (*) The funeral will be held at the home, 38 Washington road, tomorrow afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Tuesday, November 19, 1918, page 3 /
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 10 /
(*) see previous obit for explanation.
Original obituaries courtesy of contributor Thomas Jordan (#47567769)
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Andere Quellen/Other Sources:
Lutheran Church Book Exin, Kreis Schubin [today Kcynia, Poland] - LDS film # 814596 (Baptisms 1852-1866), p.200-201, Reg.# 66/1858 /
Hamburg Passenger List, Vol.27 [Direkter Band 027], 3 Jul. 1872 - 29 Dec. 1872, image 358, Passenger # 708 (online database / original: Staatsarchiv Hamburg) /
Castle Garden (online database) /
Springfield Directories, 1877-1920 /
Record of Naturalization, Superior Court - Hampden Co., MA - October 26th, 1880 (National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452-6399) /
US-Census, 1880, 1900 & 1910 /
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1845-1915, film # 4279611, image 105 (p.446), Reg.# 279/1881 - Springfield (www.familysearch.org) /
US Passport Application - May 19, 1908 (www.ancestry.com)
Standard Certificate of Death, Reg.# 2421 / 1918
Cimbria-Katastrophe/Desaster:
"The New York Times" - New York, NY - January 21, 1883
Franz Theodor LANGE ("F. Theodor LANGE") war Sohn des Tischlermeisters David Ferdinand LANGE und dessen Frau Dorothea LANGE, geb. SCHULZ.
Er wird am 22. Februar 1858 in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Provinz Posen, Deutschland [heute: Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Polen] geboren und am 14. März 1858 in der dortigen Evangelische Kirche getauft - Taufpaten: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), Tischler und Frau Caroline JAEKEL, beide vermutlich aus Exin.
Im Alter von 14 Jahren wandert er 1872 zusammen mit seiner 18-jährigen Schwester Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE in die USA aus. Drei weitere Geschwister waren bereits früher nach Amerika gekommen:
Schwester
Marie Elisabeth GROSSMANN, geb. LANGE ,
sowie die beiden Brüder
Carl Ernst LANGE und
Hermann Carl LANGE (1. Aufenthalt: 1870-1877).
Alle 3 lebten zur damaligen Zeit in New York City.
Theodor und seine Schwester trafen am 20. November 1872 an Bord des HAPAG Dampfers "Cimbria" in New York (Castle Garden) ein; Abfahrt von Hamburg am 6. November 1872. Die Passagierliste nennt als ausgeübten Beruf "Kaufmann/merchant".
[Die "Cimbria" war vom Unglück verfolgt und sank 11 Jahre später, am 19. Januar 1883, bei einer der größten Schiffskatastrophen an der deutschen Nordseeküste. 437 Menschen, die meisten von ihnen Auswanderer in die USA, verloren dabei ihr Leben.]
Laut der Einbürgerungsurkunde hielt sich Theodor LANGE zwischen 1872 und 1877 in New York City und St. Paul, Minnesota auf und seit 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dort lebte bereits sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl, der 1876/1877 als Tischler bei der Fa. Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford Street arbeitete. Das Einwohnerverzeichnis gibt als Wohnanschrift No.19 State Street an und unter dieser Adresse findet man 1877 auch Franz Theodor.
Ende der 1870er Jahre ist F. Theodor LANGE in Maurice CONRADs "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street angestellt. 1880 arbeitet er als Nachtportier im "Chandler's Hotel".
Am 26. Oktober 1880 wird er amerikanischer Staatsbürger. Nur knapp ein Jahr später, am 6. Oktober 1881, wird er durch den Geistlichen S.G. BUCKINGHAM mit Annie K. MILLER in Springfield getraut. Das Paar bekommt drei Kinder.
Für kurze Zeit führt Franz Theodor ein eigenes Delikatessengeschäft in 527 Main Street. Mitte der 1880er Jahre bewirtschaftete er den "Springfield Tivoli" (ein Restaurant mit angeschlossenen Räumlichkeiten zum Billiard- und Poolspielen), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 schließlich ist er in der Brauerei von Kalmbach & Geisel in Springfield angestellt.
"Theodor Lange & Co", ein Familienunternehmen, wurde 1892 gegründet und betrieb die "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. Von 1895 bis 1897 war auch sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl LANGE Teilhaber. Dieser war 1887 mit seiner Familie ausgewandert.
Im Jahre 1897 wird Theodor dann Betreiber des "Highland Hotels" an der Ecke Hillman/Barnes Streets im Stadtzentrum von Springfield.
Theodor ist Mitglied der "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari") und des "Springfield Turnvereins" (als Bühnenregisseur). Daneben ist er die treibende Kraft hinter der "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society), am 6. April 1890 in Springfield gegründet. Das "Springfield Directory" für 1891 führt ihn als ihren Sprecher und einen der Treuhänder.
Am 18. November 1918, am Ende des 1. Weltkrieges stirbt F. Theodor LANGE im Alter von nur 60 Jahren in Springfield und wird am 20. November 1918 auf dem Oak Grove Cemetery beigesetzt.
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F. Theodor LANGE (= Franz Theodor LANGE) was the son of David Ferdinand LANGE, master joiner from Exin, and his wife Dorothea (SCHULZ) LANGE.
He was born in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Province of Posen, Germany [today Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Poland] on Feb. 22, 1858 and baptized in the Lutheran Church there on Mar. 14, 1858 - witnesses: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), joiner, and Mrs. Caroline JAEKEL. Both are probably from Exin.
He emigrated to the USA in 1872 at the age of 14 together with his 18-year-old sister Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE to join three other siblings who had come to the U.S. earlier:
sister
Marie Elisabeth (LANGE) GROSSMAN and
brothers
Carl Ernst LANGE and
Hermann Carl LANGE (1st stay: 1870-1877).
All three of them had been living in New York City at that time.
Theodor and his sister arrived in New York (Castle Garden) on Nov. 20, 1872 on board the HAPAG (Hamburg-Amerika Linie) steamship "Cimbria" from Hamburg - departure date Nov. 6, 1872. The passenger list gives his profession as "Kaufmann/merchant".
[The "Cimbria" was ill-fated and sank 11 years later in what turned out to be the biggest ship desaster off the German North Sea coast on Jan. 19, 1883 when 437 people - most of them emigrants to the USA - lost their lives.]
According to his "Record of Naturalization", he resided in New York, St. Paul, MN and Springfield, MA between 1872 and 1877. That last year he joined his older brother Hermann Carl in Springfield, MA, who was working as a cabinet maker for Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford St. in 1876/1877 and was living at No.19 State St. (in 1877 Franz Theodor can be found under the same address).
At the end of that decade F. Theodor LANGE was employed at Maurice CONRAD's "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street. In 1880 he worked as a night clerk at "Chandler's Hotel".
On October 26, 1880 he became a citizen of the United States. Almost one year later, on Oct. 6, 1881, he and Annie K. MILLER were married in Springfield by S.G. BUCKINGHAM, Clergyman. The couple had three children.
For a short period Franz Theodor had his own delicatessen shop in 527 Main Street. Then for some time in the mid-1880s, he ran the "Springfield Tivoli" (a restaurant plus billiards and pool room), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 saw him employed at Kalmbach & Geisel's Brewery of Springfield.
"Theodor Lange & Co", a family business, was set up in 1892 and operated the "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. From 1895 to 1897 he was joined by his older brother Hermann Carl LANGE, who had finally left Germany together with his family in 1887.
Then in 1897, Theodor became the proprietor of "The Highland Hotel" at the corner of Hillman and Barnes Streets in downtown Springfield.
An avid member of the "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari" / "German Order of the Harugari") and the "Springfield Turn Verein" (being their stage director), he was one of the leading forces behind the "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society) which was founded in Springfield on April 6, 1890. The "Springfield Directory" for 1891 lists him as their speaker and one of their trustees.
On November 18, 1918, F. Theodor LANGE passed away in Springfield at the end of WW I at the age of 60. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on November 20.
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THEODORE LANGE IS
DEAD AT AGE OF 60
One of Springfield's Leading
Business Men of German
Birth
Theodor LANGE, 60, veteran cafe proprietor, died at 7 o'clock this morning [Nov. 18, 1918] at his home, 38 Washington road after several weeks' illness. He
[photo of THEODORE LANGE]
had been failing in health steadily since last September [1917] when he was obliged to give up active work. Mr Lange was a past president of the Springfield Turn Verein and the Springfield Schuetzenverein, and was one of the leading citizens of German birth in this city.
Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger. in 1858 and came to this country when he was 14 years of age. He remained in New York a few years before coming to this city. During all his active life here he had been engaged in the hotel saloon and restaurant business, and for the past 15 years had been located on Bridge street, near Main. At one time he had conducted the Haynes hotel [sic].
He was recognized as a leader in all activities among the Springfield people of German birth. He joined the Turnverein in 1876, with the late Morris Machol and was, therefore, the oldest member of the organization. He was active in the affairs of the Schuetzenverein and was instrumental in securing the anual New England gatherings for this city several times. He was a member of Harugari lodge.
When Prince Henry of Prussia visited America in 1902 Mr Lange and other local people determined to give him a glad welcome when he passed through Springfield the morning of March 6. Mr Lange was selected to present the prince a handsome bouquet of carnations and to make an address, but the prince was asleep and would not come out, although the 2d regiment band played "Die Wacht am Rhein." Mr Lange then arranged with one of the trainmen to deliver the flowers to the prince.
Mr Lange did not confine his interest to the German-American organizations. He was a member of Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hampden lodge of Old Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men. He never held public office of any kind.
He leaves a widow who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, a daughter, Bertha [sic], living at home and a son, Frank J. Lange, also of this city. He also leaves a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of Park Square hotel in Westfield. There were brothers and sisters in Germany before the war, but it is not known whether they are now living. (*)
The funeral will be held at his home 38 Washington Road, Wednesday afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Daily News" - Springfield, MA - Monday, Nov. 18, 1918, page 4
(*)
This area of Germnany was in a turmoil at the end of World War I and especially after the "Greater Poland uprising of 1918–1919" (or "Wielkopolska uprising of 1918–1919"), which led to dramatic territorial changes in Eastern Europe laid down in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The former German Province of Posen was ceded to Poland. Ethnic Germans either had to opt for Poland or leave this region for good. For many families this process took more than 10 years to finish.
Cf. Greater Poland uprising and Treaty of Versailles:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Poland_uprising_(1918%E2%80%9319)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
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THEODOR LANGE DIES
Spent Most of His Life in
Cafe Business - Oldest Member
of Turnverein
Theodore Lange, 60, one of the oldest cafe owners in the city, died yesterday morning [Nov. 18, 1918] of Bright's disease at his home, 38 Washington road, following a few weeks' illness. Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger., in 1858, coming to this country at the age of 14, and with exception of a few years in New York, had spent
[photo of THEODOR LANGE - Dies After Long Life in Springfield]
the remainder of his life in this city. He had been in the hotel, cafe and restaurant business many years, having conducted the Highland hotel for a time, and for the past 15 years had, with his son, Frank J. Lange, conducted Lange's cafe on Bridge street. He was one of the foremost German-American residents of the city and the oldest member of the Turnverein, which he joined in 1876. He was also a member of the Schuetzenverein. In addition, he had held membership in Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hamden lodge of Old Fellows, the Red Men and Knight of Pythias. He was never active in political affairs.
Besides his widow, who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, Mr Lange is survived by a daughter, Bertha [sic] of this city, a son, Frank J. Lange, a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of the Park Square hotel, Westfield, and several brothers and sister in Germany, of whom nothing has been heard since the outbreak of the war. (*) The funeral will be held at the home, 38 Washington road, tomorrow afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Tuesday, November 19, 1918, page 3 /
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 10 /
(*) see previous obit for explanation.
Original obituaries courtesy of contributor Thomas Jordan (#47567769)
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Andere Quellen/Other Sources:
Lutheran Church Book Exin, Kreis Schubin [today Kcynia, Poland] - LDS film # 814596 (Baptisms 1852-1866), p.200-201, Reg.# 66/1858 /
Hamburg Passenger List, Vol.27 [Direkter Band 027], 3 Jul. 1872 - 29 Dec. 1872, image 358, Passenger # 708 (online database / original: Staatsarchiv Hamburg) /
Castle Garden (online database) /
Springfield Directories, 1877-1920 /
Record of Naturalization, Superior Court - Hampden Co., MA - October 26th, 1880 (National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452-6399) /
US-Census, 1880, 1900 & 1910 /
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1845-1915, film # 4279611, image 105 (p.446), Reg.# 279/1881 - Springfield (www.familysearch.org) /
US Passport Application - May 19, 1908 (www.ancestry.com)
Standard Certificate of Death, Reg.# 2421 / 1918
Cimbria-Katastrophe/Desaster:
"The New York Times" - New York, NY - January 21, 1883
Er wird am 22. Februar 1858 in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Provinz Posen, Deutschland [heute: Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Polen] geboren und am 14. März 1858 in der dortigen Evangelische Kirche getauft - Taufpaten: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), Tischler und Frau Caroline JAEKEL, beide vermutlich aus Exin.
Im Alter von 14 Jahren wandert er 1872 zusammen mit seiner 18-jährigen Schwester Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE in die USA aus. Drei weitere Geschwister waren bereits früher nach Amerika gekommen:
Schwester
Marie Elisabeth GROSSMANN, geb. LANGE ,
sowie die beiden Brüder
Carl Ernst LANGE und
Hermann Carl LANGE (1. Aufenthalt: 1870-1877).
Alle 3 lebten zur damaligen Zeit in New York City.
Theodor und seine Schwester trafen am 20. November 1872 an Bord des HAPAG Dampfers "Cimbria" in New York (Castle Garden) ein; Abfahrt von Hamburg am 6. November 1872. Die Passagierliste nennt als ausgeübten Beruf "Kaufmann/merchant".
[Die "Cimbria" war vom Unglück verfolgt und sank 11 Jahre später, am 19. Januar 1883, bei einer der größten Schiffskatastrophen an der deutschen Nordseeküste. 437 Menschen, die meisten von ihnen Auswanderer in die USA, verloren dabei ihr Leben.]
Laut der Einbürgerungsurkunde hielt sich Theodor LANGE zwischen 1872 und 1877 in New York City und St. Paul, Minnesota auf und seit 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dort lebte bereits sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl, der 1876/1877 als Tischler bei der Fa. Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford Street arbeitete. Das Einwohnerverzeichnis gibt als Wohnanschrift No.19 State Street an und unter dieser Adresse findet man 1877 auch Franz Theodor.
Ende der 1870er Jahre ist F. Theodor LANGE in Maurice CONRADs "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street angestellt. 1880 arbeitet er als Nachtportier im "Chandler's Hotel".
Am 26. Oktober 1880 wird er amerikanischer Staatsbürger. Nur knapp ein Jahr später, am 6. Oktober 1881, wird er durch den Geistlichen S.G. BUCKINGHAM mit Annie K. MILLER in Springfield getraut. Das Paar bekommt drei Kinder.
Für kurze Zeit führt Franz Theodor ein eigenes Delikatessengeschäft in 527 Main Street. Mitte der 1880er Jahre bewirtschaftete er den "Springfield Tivoli" (ein Restaurant mit angeschlossenen Räumlichkeiten zum Billiard- und Poolspielen), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 schließlich ist er in der Brauerei von Kalmbach & Geisel in Springfield angestellt.
"Theodor Lange & Co", ein Familienunternehmen, wurde 1892 gegründet und betrieb die "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. Von 1895 bis 1897 war auch sein älterer Bruder Hermann Carl LANGE Teilhaber. Dieser war 1887 mit seiner Familie ausgewandert.
Im Jahre 1897 wird Theodor dann Betreiber des "Highland Hotels" an der Ecke Hillman/Barnes Streets im Stadtzentrum von Springfield.
Theodor ist Mitglied der "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari") und des "Springfield Turnvereins" (als Bühnenregisseur). Daneben ist er die treibende Kraft hinter der "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society), am 6. April 1890 in Springfield gegründet. Das "Springfield Directory" für 1891 führt ihn als ihren Sprecher und einen der Treuhänder.
Am 18. November 1918, am Ende des 1. Weltkrieges stirbt F. Theodor LANGE im Alter von nur 60 Jahren in Springfield und wird am 20. November 1918 auf dem Oak Grove Cemetery beigesetzt.
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F. Theodor LANGE (= Franz Theodor LANGE) was the son of David Ferdinand LANGE, master joiner from Exin, and his wife Dorothea (SCHULZ) LANGE.
He was born in Exin, Kreis Schubin, Province of Posen, Germany [today Kcynia, pow. Nakło nad Notecią, Poland] on Feb. 22, 1858 and baptized in the Lutheran Church there on Mar. 14, 1858 - witnesses: Johann PANCZERSESKY (?), joiner, and Mrs. Caroline JAEKEL. Both are probably from Exin.
He emigrated to the USA in 1872 at the age of 14 together with his 18-year-old sister Auguste Ottilie (LANGE) HANSCHE to join three other siblings who had come to the U.S. earlier:
sister
Marie Elisabeth (LANGE) GROSSMAN and
brothers
Carl Ernst LANGE and
Hermann Carl LANGE (1st stay: 1870-1877).
All three of them had been living in New York City at that time.
Theodor and his sister arrived in New York (Castle Garden) on Nov. 20, 1872 on board the HAPAG (Hamburg-Amerika Linie) steamship "Cimbria" from Hamburg - departure date Nov. 6, 1872. The passenger list gives his profession as "Kaufmann/merchant".
[The "Cimbria" was ill-fated and sank 11 years later in what turned out to be the biggest ship desaster off the German North Sea coast on Jan. 19, 1883 when 437 people - most of them emigrants to the USA - lost their lives.]
According to his "Record of Naturalization", he resided in New York, St. Paul, MN and Springfield, MA between 1872 and 1877. That last year he joined his older brother Hermann Carl in Springfield, MA, who was working as a cabinet maker for Robert BAHL, No.10 Sanford St. in 1876/1877 and was living at No.19 State St. (in 1877 Franz Theodor can be found under the same address).
At the end of that decade F. Theodor LANGE was employed at Maurice CONRAD's "National Lunch and Lager Beer Saloon" in 461 Main Street. In 1880 he worked as a night clerk at "Chandler's Hotel".
On October 26, 1880 he became a citizen of the United States. Almost one year later, on Oct. 6, 1881, he and Annie K. MILLER were married in Springfield by S.G. BUCKINGHAM, Clergyman. The couple had three children.
For a short period Franz Theodor had his own delicatessen shop in 527 Main Street. Then for some time in the mid-1880s, he ran the "Springfield Tivoli" (a restaurant plus billiards and pool room), Turn Hall New Building, West State Street. 1891 saw him employed at Kalmbach & Geisel's Brewery of Springfield.
"Theodor Lange & Co", a family business, was set up in 1892 and operated the "Opera House Dining Rooms" in 3 Pynchon Street. From 1895 to 1897 he was joined by his older brother Hermann Carl LANGE, who had finally left Germany together with his family in 1887.
Then in 1897, Theodor became the proprietor of "The Highland Hotel" at the corner of Hillman and Barnes Streets in downtown Springfield.
An avid member of the "Germania Lodge, No. 380, D.O.H." ("Deutscher Orden der Harugari" / "German Order of the Harugari") and the "Springfield Turn Verein" (being their stage director), he was one of the leading forces behind the "Deutsche Gesellschaft" (German Society) which was founded in Springfield on April 6, 1890. The "Springfield Directory" for 1891 lists him as their speaker and one of their trustees.
On November 18, 1918, F. Theodor LANGE passed away in Springfield at the end of WW I at the age of 60. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on November 20.
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THEODORE LANGE IS
DEAD AT AGE OF 60
One of Springfield's Leading
Business Men of German
Birth
Theodor LANGE, 60, veteran cafe proprietor, died at 7 o'clock this morning [Nov. 18, 1918] at his home, 38 Washington road after several weeks' illness. He
[photo of THEODORE LANGE]
had been failing in health steadily since last September [1917] when he was obliged to give up active work. Mr Lange was a past president of the Springfield Turn Verein and the Springfield Schuetzenverein, and was one of the leading citizens of German birth in this city.
Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger. in 1858 and came to this country when he was 14 years of age. He remained in New York a few years before coming to this city. During all his active life here he had been engaged in the hotel saloon and restaurant business, and for the past 15 years had been located on Bridge street, near Main. At one time he had conducted the Haynes hotel [sic].
He was recognized as a leader in all activities among the Springfield people of German birth. He joined the Turnverein in 1876, with the late Morris Machol and was, therefore, the oldest member of the organization. He was active in the affairs of the Schuetzenverein and was instrumental in securing the anual New England gatherings for this city several times. He was a member of Harugari lodge.
When Prince Henry of Prussia visited America in 1902 Mr Lange and other local people determined to give him a glad welcome when he passed through Springfield the morning of March 6. Mr Lange was selected to present the prince a handsome bouquet of carnations and to make an address, but the prince was asleep and would not come out, although the 2d regiment band played "Die Wacht am Rhein." Mr Lange then arranged with one of the trainmen to deliver the flowers to the prince.
Mr Lange did not confine his interest to the German-American organizations. He was a member of Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hampden lodge of Old Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men. He never held public office of any kind.
He leaves a widow who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, a daughter, Bertha [sic], living at home and a son, Frank J. Lange, also of this city. He also leaves a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of Park Square hotel in Westfield. There were brothers and sisters in Germany before the war, but it is not known whether they are now living. (*)
The funeral will be held at his home 38 Washington Road, Wednesday afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Daily News" - Springfield, MA - Monday, Nov. 18, 1918, page 4
(*)
This area of Germnany was in a turmoil at the end of World War I and especially after the "Greater Poland uprising of 1918–1919" (or "Wielkopolska uprising of 1918–1919"), which led to dramatic territorial changes in Eastern Europe laid down in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The former German Province of Posen was ceded to Poland. Ethnic Germans either had to opt for Poland or leave this region for good. For many families this process took more than 10 years to finish.
Cf. Greater Poland uprising and Treaty of Versailles:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Poland_uprising_(1918%E2%80%9319)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
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THEODOR LANGE DIES
Spent Most of His Life in
Cafe Business - Oldest Member
of Turnverein
Theodore Lange, 60, one of the oldest cafe owners in the city, died yesterday morning [Nov. 18, 1918] of Bright's disease at his home, 38 Washington road, following a few weeks' illness. Mr Lange was born in Exin, Ger., in 1858, coming to this country at the age of 14, and with exception of a few years in New York, had spent
[photo of THEODOR LANGE - Dies After Long Life in Springfield]
the remainder of his life in this city. He had been in the hotel, cafe and restaurant business many years, having conducted the Highland hotel for a time, and for the past 15 years had, with his son, Frank J. Lange, conducted Lange's cafe on Bridge street. He was one of the foremost German-American residents of the city and the oldest member of the Turnverein, which he joined in 1876. He was also a member of the Schuetzenverein. In addition, he had held membership in Springfield lodge of Elks, Roswell Lee lodge of Masons, Hamden lodge of Old Fellows, the Red Men and Knight of Pythias. He was never active in political affairs.
Besides his widow, who was Miss Annie K. Miller of this city, Mr Lange is survived by a daughter, Bertha [sic] of this city, a son, Frank J. Lange, a brother, Herman C., formerly proprietor of the Park Square hotel, Westfield, and several brothers and sister in Germany, of whom nothing has been heard since the outbreak of the war. (*) The funeral will be held at the home, 38 Washington road, tomorrow afternoon [Nov. 20, 1918] at 3.
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Tuesday, November 19, 1918, page 3 /
"Springfield Republican" - Springfield, MA - Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 10 /
(*) see previous obit for explanation.
Original obituaries courtesy of contributor Thomas Jordan (#47567769)
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Andere Quellen/Other Sources:
Lutheran Church Book Exin, Kreis Schubin [today Kcynia, Poland] - LDS film # 814596 (Baptisms 1852-1866), p.200-201, Reg.# 66/1858 /
Hamburg Passenger List, Vol.27 [Direkter Band 027], 3 Jul. 1872 - 29 Dec. 1872, image 358, Passenger # 708 (online database / original: Staatsarchiv Hamburg) /
Castle Garden (online database) /
Springfield Directories, 1877-1920 /
Record of Naturalization, Superior Court - Hampden Co., MA - October 26th, 1880 (National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives at Boston, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452-6399) /
US-Census, 1880, 1900 & 1910 /
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1845-1915, film # 4279611, image 105 (p.446), Reg.# 279/1881 - Springfield (www.familysearch.org) /
US Passport Application - May 19, 1908 (www.ancestry.com)
Standard Certificate of Death, Reg.# 2421 / 1918
Cimbria-Katastrophe/Desaster:
"The New York Times" - New York, NY - January 21, 1883
Inscription
F. Theodor Lange
Feb - 22 - 1858
Nov - 18 - 1918
His first and middle name are turned around in the inscription on his wife's marker. Instead of "wife of Theodor F. Lange" it should have been "wife of F. Theodor Lange".
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