By V. E. Barnes

The Englar family history dates back to Philip Englar and Margaret Holverstot, born in 1736 and 1742 respectively, buried in Wolfe's Cemetery. Philip was brought to the US from Switzerland at age 10 by his uncle Adam Englar. This text details the history of the Englar family who originated from Switzerland and Germany. The first Philip Englar immigrated to America around 1748 and settled in Maryland. He had several children who married into other local families like the Snether, Stoner, Stem, Roop, and Rinehart families. The Englar family played an important role in founding and running the Pipe Creek Baptist Church in Maryland. Philip Englar served as the first resident minister and elder of the church. His sons David and Jonas also served as elders. The text provides genealogical information on the descendants of Philip Englar for five generations, detailing the marriages and children of each generation. It includes details like birth and death dates, places of residence, and occupations when available. The text also discusses some intermarriages between different branches of the Englar family. The deeds, will, and sketches related to Philip Englar and Pipe Creek Church provide historical context for the Englar family history.

(79p. 1929)