John B. Engle, son of Jeremiah Engle and grandson of Mortimer Engle, the first of his family to cross the Alleghenies was born April 16, 1839. His correct name was John J., but in order not to be confused with the “miller” John J. Engle, he made the change as noted. He was confirmed at St. Paul’s in the first class of Catechumens with the Wilhelms on October 27, 1860.He was married December 30, 1860 to Elizabeth Tressler, who was confirmed into the fellowship of St. Paul’s May 5, 1861. To this union nine children were born, all of whom are living of whom six are members of this congregation.They are: Susan, Jeremiah, Albert, Wilson, John, Theodore, Harvey, Elmer and Clara.
Mr. Engle served his country in the Civil War, being a member of Company H, First (Provost) Battalion, Pennsylvania Infantry.For a number of years, he was a member of the G. A. R
Mr. Engle died October 24, 1912 and on the 27th was interred in the Family Lot at St. Paul, Rev. E. S. Hassler officiating. Mrs Engle died November 13, 1906 at the age of 67 years, four months and 19 days.
