Rev. John Gobrecht, son of Rev. John Christopher Gobrecht, who became the successor of Rev. Blumer, was born in Lancaster County, December 10, 1773. He studied under Melsheimer, Stoeck and Hendel. He is said to have been of a peculiarly mild and affectionate disposition, and was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He lived on a farm but a short distance from here, on the road to Ballietsville. He was pastor at Egypt for thirty years. The last entry in the record book in his handwriting is dated February 15, 1831. He died March 5, 1831, and is buried here in the churchyard.

His first wife was Hannah Troxel, who died March 12, 1819, aged 32 years, months and days, leaving eight children. He married a second time a Mrs. Hall,with whom he had two children.