GEORGE F. ENGLER, of Catasauqua, was born in Allen Township, January 2, 1871. He received his education in the public schools. After clerking in a store for two years, he learned the butcher trade in Catasauqua. He followed this business at Allentown, Slatington and Catasauqua for fifteen years. From 1891 to 1897 he lived in Kansas and Colorado.

In August 1897 he became foreman in the Neverslip Department of the Bryden Horse Shoe Co. He holds membership in the Sons of Veterans and the Order of Redmen. In July 1891, he was married to Emma Fahler, a daughter of George and Judith (Weaver) Fahler. To them the following children were born: Sadie A. L.; Earl O. G.; Roy O. M.; Carl A. R.; Welcome; and June W. N.