Stephen Decatur Engle
Stephen Decatur Engle (December 18, 1837 – January 24, 1921) of Sybertsville, Pennsylvania was an American inventor best known as the creator of the Engle Monumental Clock, a clockwork described at the time as The 8th Wonder of The World.[1]
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| Born | December 18, 1837 |
| Died | January 24, 1921 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | The Engle Clock |
| Spouse | Martha A. Grenawalt |
| Parent(s) | William Engle Mary Davis |
References
- "The Engle Monumental Clock". National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
Stephen Decatur Engle was born in Sugarloaf Township, near Sybertsville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1837. His ancestors came from Holland in 1683, and settled at Germantown, near Philadelphia. He was raised on a farm, but his father was also a watch tinkerer, as were two of Stephen's brothers. Engle grew up with a fascination and knack for metal crafting and carpentry, which he employed to earn extra spending money. When he was twelve, he could turn wagon hubs, mortise them, and finish a hand wagon complete from the crude material.
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