Engle Archives

Definition of vertical file per Miriam Webster:
a collection of articles (such as pamphlets and clippings) that is maintained (as in a library) to answer brief questions or to provide points of information not easily located.

Engle Vertical File

Our Engle Vertical file contains research notes, letters and other random bits of information related to Engle and allied families. The contributor or Spectacular Cousin’s name may be indicated on each document or photo.

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Collectively, The Spectacular Cousins have more than 180 years of research experience.

Alkire - Engle Cemetery at Sweetwater, Menard County, Illinois
Cousin Deb's Personal Collection

Alkire-Engle Cemetery

Engle

Nancy A. Engle Headstone

Left: Headstone of William “Uncle Billy” Engle son of Levi Engle Sr. and Right: Nancy A. whose maiden name not currently known, (NOT BURR!), wife of Levi Engle. Above center: Cousin Deb’s original photo of Engle graves at the Alkire Engle Cemetery, Sweetwater, Menard, Illinois the day she located them.  Photo Credits: Deb Hoover-Rasch.

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