He was born March 31, 1836 in Alavieska. He married Karolina Koskela (March 25, 1840 December 22, 1911)
Their 7 children were born in Alavieska
August Kangas July 19, 1862 November 20, 1932
Johanna Karolina Kuorikoski (Nee Kangas) April 11, 1867 January 30, 1931.
Johannes Kangas May 14, 1869, April 4, 1870
Mikko Antinpoika Kangas March 3, 1871 July 26, 1872
Antti Antinpoika Kangas August 12, 1876 July 22, 1918
Josefina Kangas February 6, 1880. Death unknown
Fanny Kustaava Kangas November 27, 1883. Death unknown.