OBIT: John ENGLE, 1889, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOSEPH ENGLE.
Sudden Death of a Well Known Citizen of Altoona.

  Mr. Joseph Engle, of 1506 Tenth street, an old and well-known 
resident of this city died very suddenly at his residence shortly 
afternoon [sic] Wednesday of paralysis of the heart.  He had returned 
from his work and was preparing for dinner when his wife saw him fall 
and thinking it was an accident ran to help him up.  He was powerless, 
however, and before a physician could be summoned the vital spark had 
fled.
  There being a request that an inquest should be held Coroner Glenn 
proceeded to the house and impannelled [sic] the following jury: A. C. 
Lyttle, G. W. Barto and S. S. Taylor.  After viewing the remains and 
taking testimony, a verdict that death was caused by paralysis of the 
heart was rendered.
  Mr. Engle was born in Bedford county on the 21st day of February, 
1819, and was consequently aged 70 years and 6 days at the time of his 
death.  From Bedford he removed to Hollidaysburg, where followed his 
trade, that of a blacksmith, until the war broke out.  On the first day 
of February, 1862, he enlisted in company G, Twelfth regiment, 
Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Captain McAteer, and served until 
January 28, 1864, when he was honorably discharged.  He immediately re-
enlisted and served until July 20, 1865, when he was mustered out of 
service at Winchester.  At one time he was captured by the rebels and 
was a prisoner at Belle Isle for twenty-three days when he was 
exchanged.  He took part in a number of important engagements and 
distinguished himself by his bravery and daring.
  When the war was over he came to Altoona and went to work for the 
Pennsylvania railroad company, being employed as a blacksmith until of 
late years, when he was employed as a laborer in the yard.  He was a 
trusted employe and generally liked by his fellow workmen.
  Deceased was married twice.  By the first wife five children were 
born, three of whom are dead and two survive, and are John Engle, of 
Chicago, and Thomas, of this city.  In 1865 he was married to Mrs. 
Elizabeth McMullen, who survives.  He also leaves to mourn their loss 
two brothers and one sister, who are Mr. John Engle, of Johnstown; Mr. 
Christopher Engle, of Bryan, Ohio, and Mrs. McKee, of Ripley, Illinois.  
Deceased was a member of encampment No. 17, Union Veteran Legion, and 
also of the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Plan.

Altoona Tribune, March 7, 1889