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He was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (née Mathias) Bare, members of the Church of the Breth- ren, and to them were born ten children,-Elizabeth, who married
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Martin D. Barndollar ; Albert. Mary, Daniel, Almira, who married William J. Yeager ; Edwin, Annie C., Adella, who married Edward Bender ; Flora, and Harry.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Aughwick congre- gation, in 1840; the Dry Valley con- gregation called him to the deacon's office, in 1868; to the ministry, in 1870, and, later had him ordained. He was the originator and prime mover in the establishment of a home for old people in Middle Dis- trict. He attended many District Meetings and frequently went to General Conference, representing his congregation at different times.
He died June 28, 1919. Funeral conducted by William J. Swigart ; interment in Mt. Rock Cemetery, near Lewistown, (Pa.).
SPANOGLE, HARRY A., ninth of ten children of Andrew, Junior, and Sarah (nee Bare) Spanogle, members of the Church of the Brethren, and he a bishop for many years, was born near Loysburg, (Pa.), July 6, 1865. Hle received a common school education, and has made his living in various pursuits,- farming, milling and baking.
He was united in marriage with Annie, daughter of John M. and Amanda (nee Hoover) Mohler, members of the Church of the Brethren, and he a bishop, the union being solemnized by John M. Mohler, March 30, 1893. The bride had at- tended the Mifflin County schools, Lewistown Academy, and Brethren's Normal, at Huntingdon, (Pa.). In 1887, she united with the Church of the Brethren, while attending Juniata College. She has taught a Sunday-school class since 1892, and served as president and vice-president of the Lewistown Aid Society. To this union three children have been born,-John Paul, Lois Catherine, and Joseph Harry.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Dry Valley con- gregation, baptism being administered by John M. Mohler, September 25, 1892. This congregation called him to the ministry, June 3, 1894; and the Lewistown City congregation had him ordained, through the laying on of hands by Walter S. Long and John C. Swigart, Decem- ber 19, 1916. He has represented his congregation at District Meet- ing often, and at General Conference, three times. He has been superintendent or teacher in the Sunday-school since September 26. 1892; was the first superintendent of Sunday-school in the city of
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Lewistown,-then called the Toll Gate school. Up until June, 1915, when a pastor was secured, he did most of the preaching in the Lewistown Church. For two years he served Shamokin and Mt. Carmel missions for the Mission Board of Eastern District of Penn- sylvania. During 1898, he was pastor in Harrisburg, (Pa.) ; served as bishop of Tyrone congregation one year; vice-president of the Sunday-school Association of Middle District, (Pa.), for 1913; mem- ber of the District Mission Board. 1913-18, and placed back on the Board for five years, in 1924. His address is Lewistown, (Pa.).
SPANOGLE, JACOB, son of Andrew Spanogle, was born in Germany Valley, Huntingdon County, (Pa.), on November 13, 1814. In his early life he was engaged in the tanning business, first in Rosebury, Perry County, (Pa.), and later was a partner of the North American Tannery, at Lewistown, (Pa.). When he moved to Philadelphia, about 1865, he was a dealer in leather.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, when twenty-five years old. "As his life advanced, he manifested more zeal for the cause of Christ, ever anxious and ardent in the service of the Master. He served honorably and efficiently as minister for thirty years,"-nine- teen of these in Huntingdon and Perry Counties. In 1865, he moved to Philadelphia, where he served the church for eleven years. Dur- ing these years, "his house was often a home for the homeless. His door was one from which the poor and needy were not turned away empty."
He was returning home from a business trip of about two weeks. In the city, as he approached a street car to go home, he fell down unconscious,-was picked up and taken to the Philadelphia hospital, and then removed to his home. Though he suffered much, he never murmured. He died, from heart disease, April 19, 1876. Funeral services were conducted by Isaac Price, assisted by Jacob T. Myers, and "his body was laid to rest among the fathers of the church in America."
SPANOGLE, JOHN, one of three sons of George Spanogle, who, with his family, migrated from Holland to America some time before the Revolutionary War. They landed in Baltimore, where, soon after, the husband died. Two of the sons went south. John and his widowed mother came to Huntingdon County, (Pa.), where John married. Afterwards, they settled at Warriors Mark (then called Spruce Creek). He served in the army during the Revolutionary War, returned, prospered in farming until he owned three farms. His mother married - Nearhoof, at Warriors Mark. To John and his wife were born ten children, namely,-Elizabeth, who mar- ried Joshua Cox : Mary, who married Jacob Buck; Nancy, who mar- ried David Burket; and Catherine, who married Stevenson. Andrew was the only son who located near home. The other five are not known.
John united with the Church of the Brethren, in Warriors Mark
* Taken from J. P. Hetrick's " In Memory," Primitive Christian, 1876, page 315.
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congregation, was called to the ministry there, and perhaps was the first minister in that congregation. He died at the age of 93.
SPANOGLE, JOHN, one of eight children of Andrew and Catherine Spanogle, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near Newton Hamilton, Mifflin County, ( Pa.), November 25, 1816. He received but a common school education, and pursued farming for a living.
He was united in marriage with Catharine, daughter of George and Rebekah Myers, January 31, 1839. To them were born seven chil- dren,-George M., William L., Rebekah J., Catharine, Mary Ann, Amanda L. and Elizabeth L.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Aughwick con- gregation, where he spent most of his life. He was called to the ministry, in 1844, and ordained, October 16, 1871. He died suddenly, February 4, 1881. James Quinter conducted the funeral services in the Germany Valley house, where the deceased had preached for over forty-four years; interment in the cemetery at the church.
SPIDLE, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, oldest of eight children of Milton and Jamina (née Brown) Spidle, members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, was born near Bed- ford, (Pa.), April 3, 1856. He pre- pared himself to teach school, and at sixteen entered upon this profession ; at twenty-three he had a State Per- manent Certificate, and in all taught for thirty years. Besides this, he en- gaged in salesmanship to some extent.
He was united in marriage with Mary, daughter of Joseph and Mary (née Wineland) Grabill, members of the Church of the Brethren, living near Fredericsburg, (Pa.), John W. Brumbaugh solemnizing the union, May 22, 1877. To them were born ten children, reaching maturity,- Adah G., married to Doris Booher ; Wealthy M., married to Clement Hillegas ; Flora L., married to William L. Shoop; Irvin W., Eva E., married to Herbert Dieterly; Ruth N., married to John A. Shoop; Virgil G., Miriam A., married to William Hahn; Emerson J., Verna O., married to Garret Hight.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Clover Creek congregation, John M. Mohler administering baptism, about 1882. Soon after, he was called to the deacon's office. The Aughwick con- gregation called him to the ministry, in 1902, where he served the church a number of years. Later, he was ordained to the bishopric. He was pastor in the Geiger Memorial Church, of Philadelphia, 1917 to 1919. He preferred evangelistic work, and was much in demand. From the time he united with the church until near his death he was either teacher or superintendent in the Sunday-school. He died December 19, 1919; funeral services conducted by Emanuel
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S. Young. Text, Revelation 22: 14. Interment in Springfield Ceme- tery, Akron, (O.).
STAYER, CLYDE J., second of nine children of Jacob C. and Lydia J. (née Brown) Stayer, members of the Church of the Brethren, and he a bishop, was born near New Enterprise, (Pa.), September 25, 1890. In addition to training in public schools, he completed a course at Juniata College, and received his A.B., 1916. He has chosen teaching as his profession, and is at present a member of the faculty of Juniata College.
He was united in marriage with Cynthia, daughter of Shields (deceased) and Emma (née Prothero) Sloan, members of the Pres- byterian Church, living in Indiana, (Pa.), the union being solemnized by Reverend E. M. Gearhart, August 28, 1919. The bride had united with her parent's church, in October, 1910. She united with the Church of the Brethren, baptism being administered by Galen K. Walker, March 26, 1922. One daughter, Louise Sloan, has blessed their home.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Woodbury con- gregation, John R. Stayer administering baptism, January 5, 1902. In the Huntingdon congregation, he was called to the ministry, May 19, 1915. The following June 13, he was installed into office, John H. Cassady officiating. Because he has made teaching his calling, he does not exercise so much in the ministry. His address is Hunting- don, (Pa.).
STAYER, DAVID A., youngest of six children of Jacob and Eliza Stayer, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born in Hope- well Township, Bedford County, ( Pa.), October 23, 1860. His father died when he was about four years old, and David stayed at home from school to help his mother with the farm. He did not attend school after he was fifteen years old. He has been a successful farmer during his lifetime.
He was united in marriage with Katherine Bechtel, February, 1890. To this union four children were born, and one survives.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Yellow Creek con- gregation, David S. Clapper admin- istering baptism, in 1880. The same congregation called him to the deacon's office, in the spring of 1885; called to the ministry, April, 1891, but it was due to the influence and prayers of his wife and
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mother that he accepted, one year later. He was advanced to the second degree, June 13, 1896; and ordained, through the laying on of hands by James A. Sell and Henry B. Brumbaugh, August 20, 1897. He had the oversight of the Everett congregation, 1899-04: of Raven Run, 1899-05; of Yellow Creek, since 1907. He has repre- sented his congregation many times at District Meeting; nine times at Annual Meeting, and served on Standing Committee, in 1914. He was made member of the committee to visit Juniata College, and served until the General Education Board was created. He has been a Sunday-school teacher for thirty years, officiated at many love- feasts, ministered in many sick rooms, married many couples, and preached many funerals and baptized a great many applicants for church membership. He resides in the township in which he was born. Address, Yellow Creek, (Pa.).
STAYER, JACOB C., third of eleven children (nine of whom grew to maturity) of Daniel S. and Mary (née Replogle) Stayer, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near Woodbury, (Pa.) February 15, 1860. He attended the public schools of Woodbury, one term at Juniata College, and followed teaching until he married. Then he engaged in farming until one year before his death, when the family moved into a new home in Woodbury.
He was united in marriage with Lydia, daughter of Abram S. and Susan (née Keifer) Brown, members of the Church of the Brethren, living near Woodbury, (Pa.), the union being solemnized by Jacob K. Brown, January 5, 1888. The bride had united with the Church of the Brethren, July 22, 1877, and was a worker in the Sunday-school all her life. To this union were born eight children living to maturity,-Mary Edna, who married Lester H. Holsinger; Jacob Clyde, Grace Brown, who married Foster Stat- ler ; Lydia Alice, Martha Catherine, Lois Naomi, Paul Brown, and Wilbur Emmert.
He united with the Church of the Brethren in the Woodbury con- gregation, baptism being administered by John B. Replogle on No- vember 25, 1877. The New Enterprise congregation called him to the deacon's office August 2, 1890. The Woodbury congregation called him to the ministry, April 3, 1893, and, on the 23rd following, he was installed, Jacob Koontz officiating; also, on April 13, 1907, through the laying on of hands by James A. Sell and John B. Brum- baugh, had him ordained. He represented his congregation at Dis- trict Meeting twelve times; at General Conference, three times. He was a teacher in the Sunday-school about forty-eight years; was treasurer of the District Sunday-school organization from its begin- ning, in 1898, until his daughter Grace succeeded him in 1923; was trustee and treasurer of the Home at Martinsburg for eleven years;
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and member of the Child Rescue Board of the District for a number ofo years. He died January 22, 1924. Tobias T. Myers conducted his funeral service. Phil. 1:21. Interment in Dry Hill cemetery, near Woodbury, (Pa.). The wife followed her husband July 12, 1924.
STAYER, JESSE L., oldest of four children of George R. and Hattie (née Dillon) Stayer, was born in Altoona (Pa.), May 6, 1893. His mother was a member of the Methodist Epis- copal church. The father did not unite with the Church of the Brethren until 1902, in a meeting held by Emanuel S. Young. Five years later he was called to the deacon's office. The family moved to Morrison's Cove, between Woodbury and Roaring Spring, in August, 1901, just after the death of the mother, July 27, 1901. Jesse graduated from Juniata Col- lege preparatory department in 1917; was prin- cipal of Taylor Township High School two years, and then returned to Juniata, where he received his A.B. degree, 1922. He taught in the Huntingdon High School, 1922-24.
He united with the Church of the Brethren in the Woodbury congregation, baptism being administered by John R. Stayer, February 3, 1906. Here he was called to the ministry, in the spring of 1914, but not installed until January 2, 1916, George S. Myers officiating. He is at present assist- ant instructor in Medieval History in Pennsylvania University, and continuing his further preparation for the teaching profession and for church work. His address is Curryville, (Pa.).
STAYER, JOHN REPL,OGLE, second of eleven children of Daniel S. and Mary (née Replogle) Stayer, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born in Woodbury, (Pa.), August 14, 1858. He had the opportunities of a common school education, and made his living on the farm.
He was united in marriage with Esther, daughter of Rinehart S. and Mary (née Brumbaugh) Replogle, members of the Woodbury Church, living in Woodbury, the union being solemnized by Jacob Miller, Febru- ary 3, 1884. She united with the Church of the Brethren, in 1875. To them were born three children,- Elsie, Della, and Rena.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the New Enterprise congregation, Stephen H. Bashor administering baptism, on December 25, 1876. The Clover Creek congregation called him to the ministry, August 13, 1887, Joseph Z.
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Replogle officiating. The second Sunday after installation he preached in the Albright house, from Ephesians 5:14. In the Al- bright house he was advanced to the second degree, April 2, 1892; here served in the ministry thirteen years. The Woodbury congre- gation, through the laying on of hands by James A. Sell and John B. Brumbaugh, had him ordained, April 13, 1907. He was the bishop of the Woodbury congregation from the date of his ordination till April 19, 1924, and then, by unanimous vote, was made Senior Bishop for life. He has represented his congregation seventeen times at District Meeting, nine times at General Conference, and served on the Standing Committee, at Hershey, (Pa.), 1915. He has been a teacher in the Sunday-school for over forty-five years; was a member of the District Mission Board for five years; held two revivals in the Albright house, and forty-nine were added to the church. His address is Curryville, (Pa.).
STEELE, JACOB, whose parents were members of the Reformed Church, was born in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, (Pa.), March 4, 1801. His education was very limited. In early man- hood he worked at the cooper trade, then turned his attention to farming, and accumulated considerable estate till the time of his death.
He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Stone, January 30, 1825. She was born October 3, 1805. To them were born ten children,- John (deceased), Hannah, who married Henry Clapper; Mary, who married Daniel Hershberger; Samuel, Abraham, David, Rachel, who married Christian Snowberger; Isaac, Elizabeth, who married Samuel Ritchey; and George. The wife died September 29, 1883. Jacob married again, this time to Kathren (née Leach) Miller, on December 4, 1883.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Snake Spring congregation. Here he was called to the ministry, and became the first English preacher of the church in the community. Here, also, he was ordained. In all, he served the church in the ministry about sixty years, of which time he had oversight of the Yellow Creek congregation for a number of years.
His charities took an unusual turn, as is seen in these instances. still related by those who knew him. A member of the Reformed Church having lost a cow, came to Brother Steele with a subscription paper. When he saw what it was, he tramped it under his foot, as he said, "Down in my barnyard are nineteen cows. Go down and take the best one, and say no more about it." Another asked to buy, on credit, a wagon Brother Steele was not using. He said, "Take the wagon; there will be no bill. The Scriptures teach, 'He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none.'" In another instance, when a neighbor's house burned, Broher Steele bought the lumber and delivered it on the ground for a new house, and refused any pay.
He traveled over large territory, even into other states, but his main interest was the upbuilding of his home congregation. He died July 25, 1890. William Ritchey preached his funeral. Inter- ment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
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STEELE, WILLIAM MCCLELLAN, sixth of twelve children of Abraham and Sarah Anna (née Gorsuch) Steele, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near Yellow Creek, Bedford County, (Pa.), September 11, 1864. He took advantage of common schools, and attended a few summer normals ; taught twenty-one terms of public school; worked four years in the car shops, six years more as car inspector at Mt. Dallas, (Pa.). In 1908, he moved to Everett, and worked at the carpenter trade.
He was united in marriage with Henrietta Margaret, the daughter of Robert and Martha (nee Mellott) McClellan, the husband a member of the Baptist Church, and the mother of the Church of the Brethren, the union being solemnized by John Rush, September 27, 1885. To them were born eight children,-Ocy E., Nona Maude, Alice F., Nellie G., Della M., Edith R., Robert A., and Ruth E.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Yellow Creek congregation, Solomon S. Buckolew administering baptism, in 1880. Here he was called to the ministry, May 26, 1907. The subject of his first sermon was, "God Calling the Young." The Yellow Creek congregation advanced him to the second degree, October, 1908; and, through the laying on of hands by David A. Stayer and William S. Ritchey, the Everett congregation had him ordained, in 1914. He has represented his congregation at District Meeting twice, and at General Conference, three times. He served as superintendent of the Sunday-school in the Yellow Creek congregation, in Everett, and in Nanty-Glo. At the latter place, in Cambria County, (Pa.), he was the first superintendent. His address is Everett, (Pa.).
STEINBERGER, ALBERT C., one of ten children of Jacob and Lydia (née Long) Steinberger, members of the Lutheran Church, was born in Mifflin County, (Pa.), May 16, 1845. He received a common school education, and has made his living farming.
He was united in marriage with Henrietta, daughter of Moses and Sarah Miller, the union being solemnized in 1864, by Reverend Smith, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To them were born nine children, of whom the follow- ing are living,-Ollie, who married Oliver Ort; Sarah, Emma, who married Robert Glosson; Ruth, who married Charles Sterrett; Florence, and Moses.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Dry Valley congregation, William Howe
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administering baptism, in 1863. Here he was called to the deacon's office, in 1870; to the ministry, in 1878; and, through the laying on of hands by James A. Sell and John B. Miller, ordained, in 1912. He has represented his congregation twice at District Meeting and once at Annual Meeting. For four years he superintended the Dry Valley Sunday-school. He has held evangelistic meetings in Centre, Snyder, and Juniata Counties. His address is Lewistown, (Pa.).
STEINBERGER, SAMUEL J., second of seven children of Jacob and Eliza (née Baird) Steinberger, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near Maitland, (Pa.), March 30, 1875. He had the advantage of common schools and five terms at Juniata College. He has made his living on the farm and teaching school.
He was united in marriage with Clara C., daughter of Samuel G. and Rebecca E. (née Rainey) Rupert, members of the Church of the Breth- ren, and he a minister, the union being solemnized by Harry Spanogle, June 8, 1899. To them were born five children, - Rupert, Maybelle, Kathryn, Samuel, and Darwin.
They both united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Dry Valley congregation, in September, 1899, Samuel J. Swigart administering baptism. Here he was called to the ministry, May 17, 1905; and, through the laying on of hands by Samuel J. and John C. Swigart, he was ordained, May 17, 1919. He has represented his congregation at District Meeting six times; and General Conference, twice. He has had oversight of the home con- gregation since January 1, 1924. He has been very active in Sunday- school work, serving both as superintendent and teacher. His ad- dress is Lewistown, (Pa.).
STOUT, ALEXANDER McKILLIP, old- est of six children of the family of John F. and Margaret (née McKil- lip) Stout, was born near Liberty, (Ind.), March 18, 1888. He had the privileges of the Liberty High School, Manchester College, where he re- ceived his A.B. in 1912; and Juniata School of Theology, where he re- ceived his B.D. in 1924. He has also done postgraduate work in Univer- sity of Chicago.
He was united in marriage with Ella Mae, daughter of Eli and Catharine Cottrell, of Pyrmont, (Ind.), on October 12, 1888, the
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bride's brother, D. Owen, officiating. To them have been born two children.
In the Four Mile congregation, of Indiana, during a revival con- ducted by Dorsey Hodgson, he united with the Church of the Brethren, through baptism administered by Cornelius C. Petry, on March 10, 1905. For five years he was superintendent of the Sunday-school at Sebring, (Fla.), where the family lived. On May 10, 1922, the Huntingdon congregation called him to the ministry. He at once became active; accepted a week-end pastorate at Beech Run, where he served one year. He represented his congregation at District and General Conferences, in 1924. September 1, 1923, he entered upon the pastorate of the Aughwick congregation. This church, through the laying on of hands by John C. Swigart and Tobias T. Myers, had him ordained, May 31, 1924. He was given oversight of the congregation, October 19, 1924. His address is Orbisonia, (Pa.).
STRALEY, DAVID, sixth of eight children of William and Harriet (née Smith) Straley, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near New Enterprise, (Pa.), February 17, 1849. He received a common school education, and made his living blacksmithing. In the spring of 1883, he moved to Nebraska, where he met with an accident that cost his life.
He was united in marriage with Leah Steinman. To them were born three chlidren,-Albert, Rosie, Myrtle (deceased). Rosie was later married to William Hughes.
He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the New Enterprise congregation, in the spring of 1878, baptism being administered by Stephen H. Bashore. This congregation called him to the ministry, October 14, 1878. His death occurred August 20, 1882, and he lies buried near Exeter, (Neb.).
STUCKEY, LEVI TEETER, fifth of seven children of Josiah and Susannah (née Teeter) Stuckey, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born near New , Enterprise, (Pa.), September 11, 1858. He has spent his active life on the farm. When young, he took advantage of the common school. He is living a retired life in New Enterprise.
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