J. Gottlob Meyle, a son of Jacob and Catharine Von Monsperger, was born in Thamm Wurtemberg, September 10, 1841. He emigrated to America in 1867, locating at Catasauqua. Pa. Here he followed the baking business until 1877,
when he located at Coplay and established the first bakery at this place where now the Egypt Bakery Company is located. He built the Columibian Hotel at Second and Coplay Streets which he afterwards sold to Charles Albert. In 1900 he sold his business and plant to the Egypt Baking Company, remaining with the same company one year as manager. The same year, 1900, he made a trip to his native country, visiting his mother, his brother Gottfried and his sisters Fredericka. Catharine and Caroline. He also attended the Passion Play, the Paris Exposition and visited the leading European cities including a trip up the Rhine. In 1901 he established a new bakery now operated by W. P. Miller, located at 8 North Second street. He successfully conducted this bakery until 1906 when he sold out to W. P. Miller and in the same year erected the beautiful Meyle residence on Second Street - one of the most substantial and beautiful homes in Coplay. After disposing of his baking business he lived retired until he died on June 7th, 1909. His family still resides in the Meyle homestead.

Mr. Meyle was a loyal supporter of St. John's Lutheran church, having been a member of the finance committee when the church was constructed. He was one of the leading citizens who assisted in securing the trolley line through the borough of Coplay. He was one of the organizers of the Coplay National Bank in 1909, and served as one of the directors until his death. In politics he was a staunch Democrat and served his borough for a number of years as councilman and justice of the peace.

He was a member of Porter Lodge No. 284, F. and A. M.; Catasauqua Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Alien Comnrnndery No. 20, K T.; Rajah Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. of Reading; Lodge No. 847, I. O. O. F.; Gellert Lodge, No. 202 D. O. H. of Allentown. and of the Lehigh Saengerbund of Allentown.

On July 30, 18711. Mr. Meyle was married to Sarah A. Miller, a daughter of Samuel and Mary A. (Peter) Miller, of Heidelberg township. They had children as follows: (1) John W., deceased (m. Bertha Erdell), issue: William G., and Roland M., both graduates of the Coplay High School and of the Business College of Allentown; (2) Mary K, single; (3) Carl C., who assisted his father in the baking business and is now looking after the financial and real estate business of the family; (4) George Frederick died in infancy; (5) Rachel E. married to Herbert W. Gerneird, chief clerk in the freight office of the L. V..R.R. Co. at Easton. Mr. Gemerd, son of Charles and Sarah A. (Sell) Gernerd, was born at Slatington. When young his parents moved to Coplay. For seven years he worked for the L. V. R. R. Co. at Coplay and for three years he was station agent at Cementon and since May 15th, 1912, he holds the present position. To Mr. and Mrs. Gernerd twins were born on July 4, 1910, namely, Charles G. and George M.