Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Detwiler, Enos G.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Warrington Township


   ENOS G. DETWILER P.O. New Britain, is of German 
extraction, his great-grandfather having emigrated from 
Germany many years ago, and settled in this state, of which 
his grandfather, Jacob, was a native.  Jacob settled in his 
latter years in New Britain township, where he had a farm 
and saw-mill.  There he died, about thirty years ago.  His 
son John, the father of Enos G., was born in New Britain 
township, and was a farmer in New Britain and Doylestown 
townships until a short time before his death, which 
occurred in New Britain in 1872. His wife was Annie 
Godshalk, who died some years before her husband.  Their 
children were:  John, living in Missouri; William, who died 
when about thirty years old; Eliza, deceased, who was the 
wife of Cornelius Bergy; Maria, deceased, who was married to 
Henry Benner; Sarah, wife of Joseph Angy, living in 
Doylestown township; Magdalena, wife of Henry Detwiler, 
living in Ill.; and Enos G., the oldest of the sons, who was 
born January 5, 1834.  He was brought up to farming, and in 
1865 bought the farm where his son William H. now lives, on 
which he stayed for thirteen years, then removing to the 
place where he now lives.  He was married October 16, 1860, 
to Sarah, daughter of John Sherm, of New Britain township.  
She was born August 27, 1841.  They had twelve children, of 
whom six died young, some in infancy.  The survivors are:  
William H., John F. on his father's home place; Anna Barbara 
married Levi L. Moyer, and lives in New Britain township; 
Irwin S., Alfred S., and Sarah Elizabeth, who live with 
their parents. Mr. Detwiler has never held any public 
office.  Beginning life without much educational advantage, 
and without capital, he has, by care, industry and honesty 
acquired a competence.  He and his wife belong to the 
Mennonite church.