Genealogical and Personal History of Centre and Clinton County, Pennsylvania, 1912
Valentine Ertle Biography
Valentine Ertle, and his two brothers Daniel, and Philip, were probably the first settlers in the vicinity of the present town of Madisonburg. The date of Valentine Ertle's arrival in the valley, early as 1786.
Daniel purchased land from Col. Miles in 1793, but it is likely he came several years before.
Their aged father, who lies buried in the rear of Michael Miller's barn (two apple-trees used to mark the grave, one planted at the head the other at the foot), game to the valley with his sons.
Daniel moved to Ohio about the year 1802, according to recollection of John Hoy. Philip also emigrated west at an early date.
Valentine was at one time in good circumstances and owned a large tract of land, but he lost heavily by indorsing for other parties.
Capt. John A. Schaeffer bought his land from Mr. Ertle, or at least his interests in a lease for the tract. Valentine Ertle was assessed with a distillery in 1803, which was situated west of the present site of Madisonburg about two miles. This institution interfered somewhat with the prosperity of its owner. Valentine used to relate that when they first came the nearest grist-mill was in Kishacoquillas valley, where they got their grain ground.
Valentine died about the year 1837, and is buried at Madisonburg.
Children, - Valentine, Jacob, Philip, David, John, Barbara, and Catharine.
Source: History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania; John Blair Linn; Philadelphia; Louis H. Everts; 1883
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