A Man of Large Family Connection and a Good Citizen David Engle is dead, and was buried in the New Germany cemetery on the first day of February 1903. The funeral was a solemn one largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. He was in his 83rd yea. Born in Somerset County, PA, of Adam Engle, but moved over into Allegany County in his early years. His wife was Lydia Durst, daughter of Christian Durst, a worthy citizen in his day. She died some years ago. They had a number of children, still living. David Engle for the most of his life was a laboring man, of considerable energy and descision [sic]. When the Civil War came none were more ready and willing to be a volunteer for the sake of his country than David. He enlisted at the first opportunity; was a private in Company D, 3rd Maryland Regiment, P.H. B. and served his full three years and something more, besides furnishing two willing sons, who, like their father, were good and faithful soldiers. An incident comes to mind worth relating. He was a member of Capt. Ogle's Company, who made a surrender of his command near Morefield [sic], WV, in the early part of the war. Engle and his near friend and comrade, Jerre Durst, begged their trembling captain for permission to escape; it was given and the two fearless soldiers swam the South Branch with all their accoutrements in safety and made their escape to the Union lines. The rest of the company was surrendered and then paroled by the Confederate enemy. The two plucky soldiers returned to their command after the terms of the parole had been complied with. Jerre died nearly 20 years ago, liked by all. Engle was a pensioner at $16 per month, being increased to that sum without even application. several years ago he became a religious convert and led a life in strict conformity with practical religion. David Engle will be missed in many ways by not a few people. Any little faults or errors in his long life cannot now be seen or remembered under the light of his whole life. He was a brother of Rev. Eli Engle, a man noted for his piety and goodness in every way, and a nephew of the late Samuel Engle, one of Garrett County's best citizens. Feb 7, 1903 (probably The Republican Newspaper)