ENGLE: Joseph F. Engle, of Big Sandy, first of the name resident in Roane.
Joseph F. Engle was born June 1, 1832, in Pendleton County, W. Va., son of Solomon and Sarah (George) Engle. Some of the Engle family settled in the Monongahela Valley. The George family is prominent in the counties of the Potomac branches.
Joseph F. Engle, first above mention, married Miss Julia A. Hoff, December 14, 1854, in Barbour County, W. Va. She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mannier) Hoff, of Loudon County, Va., and was born in Harrison County, W. Va., on April 2, 1833, one of twelve children of John and Elizabeth Hoff, who shortly before Julias birth had made their home in Harrison County.
Two years after the marriage of Joseph F. and Julia A. they came to Roane County to make, and made their future home, settling in various places until they at last found Geary District the satisfactory place where they lived the remainder of their lives, useful and respected.
To Joseph F. and Julia A., his wife, were born ten children, five of whom grew up and became citizens of Roane. Their names are: Commodore, born June 12, 1858; John H., August 25, 1861; Elidridge, May 13, 1866 ; Sarah Jane, October 4, 1871, and William H., January 25, 1879. Their respective marriages are as follows:
John H. Engle to Miss Lectra A. Geary, January 23, 1883.
Elidridge Engle to Miss Dora Garrett, December 28, 1897, his age 31, her age 22, at the residence of T. Garrett.
Sarah Jane Engle to William M. Coon, September 14, 1905. Her age 34, his age 54. He was born in
Wirt County, W. Va.
William H. Engle married Clara E. Tawney, October 18, 1903. His age 21, her age 18, at the residence of John Tawney. William H. Engle has been sought and used in public office much in his district, and was elected and served one term, four years, as member of the County Court of Roane; was its president for one year, during which roads were improved and several bridges built.
Source: History of Roane County, West Virginia, 1774-1927 William H. Bishop, Esq. p 516
Submitter: Sandy Spradling, November 28, 1999
