Tehama County CA Archives Biographies.....Lange, L. H. D. 1830 - 
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Author: Lewis Publishing Co. (1891)

L. H. D. LANGE is one of the best-looking old-timers of Red Bluff. He came to
the State in 1857, is connected with the early history of Red Bluff, and has
done much to aid in its growth and development. The first tree in the town was
planted by him. On his way up the Sacramento River he picked up a small peach
tree that had been lost at Chico, brought it here and planted it. The tree grew
and flourished and bore fine fruit, and from it many other trees were raised.
Mr. Lange engaged in the nursery business on the lots, on which Mr. Kimball's
residence now stands, and there raised all kinds of ornamental and fruit trees.
He also has the credit of planting and planning the beautiful grounds which
surround the court-house in Red Bluff. He continued the nursery business for
twelve years, and, to some extent, is interested in that line yet. Mr. Lange
turned his attention to fancy stock, and owned the first five head of Devon
cattle in Tehama County. He exhibited them at the State fair held at Sacramento,
receiving first premium on each.

  In 1873 he erected two fine brick buildings in Red Bluff. Other buildings had
been put up, but this was the inauguration of a better class of buildings. They
were located on the west side of Main, between Oak and Pine streets. Mr. Lange
engaged in the mercantile business and purchased hides, being very successful in
his enterprise. He was overtaken by disaster, however, and after being burned
out twice found himself so crippled that he felt compelled to engage in the
saloon business, which he did and which he now continues. He has an attractive
store, well filled with choice wines and fine liquors, and is patronized by the
prominent business men of Red Bluff and vicinity. The second story of this
building is beautifully finished and furnished for a dwelling, and is occupied
by his family. The walls of the rooms are profusely decorated with oil
paintings, the work of Mrs. Lange's own hands She is quite proficient in this
art. Among her works are pictures of flowers and fruits, and best of all is the
grand mountain scenery of California.

  Mr. Lange was born in Prussia, December 5, 1830. He received his education in
his native country, and there acquired the profession of a surgeon. He was
married in Brooklyn, New York, in 1854, to Caroline S. Fickert, a native of
Saxony. She is a sister of the late Charles W. Fickert, one of Red Bluff's
prominent business men. Mrs. Lange owns some property in this city and also in
San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Lange have had three children: Charles W. and Louise
M., born in Brooklyn; and Amelia C., in Tehama County. Louise is the wife of Mr.
Frank Naumann, and Amelia wedded Mr. Ralph Wray. Both Mr. Lange and his wife are
members of Rebecca Lodge. Re is Captain of Patriarch Militant, No. 3, and P. C.
P. of Encampment No. 21, Red Bluff, and P. G. of Lodge No. 76, I. O. O. F. He
also belongs to the A. O. U. W.

  All pioneers love to dwell on the reminiscences of other days, and who is not
interested in hearing them relate the wonderful experiences they have had and
the funny incidents which happened during the early settlements. Mr. Lange tells
the following:

  The three gentlemen who formed the first school board of Red Bluff were very
illiterate. They were told that it was their duty to examine the teacher and see
if he was qualified to teach. They did not know what to do, but finally decided
they would visit the school, would each keep his hat on, would have a pipe in
his mouth and smoke with all his might; if the teacher made no objection to
this, they would decide he was not qualified to teach. They went and did as
agreed. The teacher promptly walked up to them and said, "Gentlemen, it is
against the rules of the school to smoke or to sit with hats on." All three
jumped to their feet, slapped. him on the back and said, "You are just the
fellow we want to teach this school."


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

Memorial and Biographical History of Northern California.

Illustrated, Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast
from the Earliest Period of its Occupancy to the Present Time, together with
Glimpses of its Prospective Future; Full-Page Steel Portraits of its most
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers and also of
Prominent Citizens of To-day.

"A people that takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendents." – Macauley.

CHICAGO
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
1891.


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