Engle Genealogy - Spectacular Alkire Cousin

Monte Claude Alkire

Monte’s family connects with the Engle family in 1822. Our common grandfather, Leonard Alkire, rode to Illinois horseback, and bought land at what is now Sweetwater, Menard County, Illinois. He hired William Engle to put in a crop for him. Leonard returned to Ohio to bring the family to Sweetwater in 1823. William Engel was hired to go to Ohio and help with the move . In 1825 William married Leonard’s oldest daughter Melissa Elizabeth, born in 1808. Our grandmother Elizabeth Alkire and Monte's grandfather David Arthur Alkire, born in 1825 were sister and brother.

As we read about what our family did in the early years, it is impressive. It also reflects a multitude of strong values, traits, and faith that have been passed down to us through the years. For this I am forever grateful, especially as we look around our communities, this country, and the world today. I thank God that we were given the opportunities that originated in our families. After publishing Volume I information kept coming in and in 2023 I published An Alkire Family History Volume II.

An Alkire Family History Volume II is 211 pages, 8.5X11 with color photos. The first half of Vol. II elaborates on the early years, before 1920. The remainder covers supplemental recent history with a large section devoted to the family history of Thomas David Alkire, Claude’s brother, and his wife Helen Stowers.
In 2023, Monte has also published a book about his mother's family The History of a Quick Family

In the year 2008, his first book publishing Rope Your Dream describes his approach to pursuing one's passion in life.These books are available from the author, price includes shipping. Contact Monte Alkire for more information.

An Alkire Family History by Cousin Monte

These books contain the history for 9 generations of my Alkire Family.
It begins in 1720 and is summarized through 1924.

It begins with Harmonias Alkire in the 1700’s, continues to Leonard Alkire in the 1800’s and Chauncey Alkire in the 1900’s and Kyle Alkire in the 2,000’s.

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Spectacular Alkire Cousin

Monte Claude Alkire

An Alkire Family History Vol I

An Alkire Family History Vol II

Rope Your Dream

An Alkire Family History by Cousin Monte

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