James R. Langley

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925

Obituary

James R. Langley was born in Kentucky, January 20, 1859, and came to Payette from Minnesota about fifteen years ago, making his home on the Payette-Oregon Slope. Death came to him on March 29th. Interment was made Wednesday in the Riverside cemetery. The Odd Fellows Lodge of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Knight, of New Plymouth.

Mr. Langley is survived by his widow and by a son and daughter, by a former marriage. The warm sympathy of fellow lodge members and friends is extended to the mourners.

Payette Enterprise (April 02, 1925)

James R. Langley, 71 years of age and one of the highly respected citizens of this community, died at his home on Payette-Oregon Slope Wednesday, March 29th. Mr. Langley had been suffering quite severely for some time with rheumatism, but was much improved and expected to be able to resume his work on the farm within a few days when he was taken suddenly with heart trouble.

Mr. Langley was born in Kentucky in 1854 and came west many years ago. He and Mrs. Langley were married in Caldwell 15 years ago, and have resided on their Payette-Oregon Slope ranch continuously until the time of his death. He was a good neighbor and will be missed by the people of that community.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and one daughter, Alvin Langley of California, Arthur Langley, who lives in the state of Virginia and Mrs. Grace Reece of Spokane, Washington.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Payette Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Knight of New Plymouth. The Odd Fellows taking charge of the services at the cemetery.