Samuel J. Engler, member of the Crescent Electric Company, Allentown, was born at Kunkletown, Monroe County, Pa., Oct. 1, 1878. He was educated in the public school and in the American Commercial College, Allentown. In 1898 he entered upon the apprenticeship to learn the electrical business with C. E. Missimer, of Allentown, but the last two and a half years of his apprenticeship he served with the Coplay Cement Company, in whose employ he was for four and one-half years more, having charge of the company's electrical work. Afterward for one year he was employed by the Atlas Portland Cement Company. In 1904, he accepted the position as foreman with the Bethlehem Steel Company, and eighteen months later he became manager for the Thomas Engineering Company, at Allentown, whom he served with marked ability until in July, 1909, when he formed an association with Frederick K. Fogel. They trade under the name of the Crescent Electric Company and have their office at 724 Court Street. They are general electrical contractors and dealers in supplies, and have been successful from the beginning, both members being practice, and experienced mechanics. In 1914 this firm had the contract to equip the fine edifice of the Salem Reformed church, Allentown. Mr. Engler is a graduate in the electrical engineering course of the International Correspondence School, at Scranton, Pa. Socially he is a member of the B. P. O. E. On June 28, 1905) he married Catharine May Winsch, daughter of William and Clara (Desch) Winsch, who is the manager of Swift & Co., at Allentown. Mr. and Mrs. Engler are members of Salem Reformed church.