James Engle

James Engle (1757 – January 5, 1821 ) fought in the American Revolutionary War, was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Philadelphia County and served as speaker in 1809.

Early life Engle was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania. ), and second lieutenant (promoted 1777 He enlisted in Captain Samuel Watson's company. Engle served in the following locations/battles:

He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1801. (Other Democratic Republicans elected along with him from Philadelphia County included Jacob Holgate, William Penrose, Elijah Gordon, John Goodman, and George Ingles.) There were no opposition candidates from the Federalist Party.

In 1808, he received 4,374 votes for his seat in the House.

On December 21, 1808, Engle was elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Personal life Engle married Margaret Marshall on May 4, 1785.

Other activities Engle was a member of the Guardians of the Poor.

Death Engle died in Philadelphia.

Great-Granddaughter: Susan Engle Negus, Philadelphia