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         REV. JOHN E. EGGERT, former pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, of Columbus Junction, was born in Butler County, Pa., Nov. 20, 1855, and is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Parker) Eggert. His father was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., and was descended from the German. His great-grandfather ran away from his home in Germany, and came to America prior to the Revolution, afterward taking part in the war. The mother of our subject was born in Butler County, Pa., and both parents are still living, being residents of Parker’s Landing, that State.

In 1877 Mr. Eggert was graduated from the Wooster University at Wooster, Ohio, and then entered the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pa., from which institution he was graduated in the spring of 1880. In May of the same year he entered upon his work as pastor of the church in Columbus Junction, and continued in that relation until November, 1888.

On the 6th day of September, 1881, at Parker’s Landing, Pa., Mr. Eggert was united in marriage with Miss Anna T. Robinson, who was born in Armstrong County, that State, and is a daughter of Elisha Robinson. Two children were born of their union: John, the elder, died in infancy; and Joseph R., who was born July 8, 1886. In his political views Mr. Eggert is a Republican. He is an active, earnest and devoted worker in his Master’s cause, and since entering upon his pastoral duties at Columbus Junction made many warm friends.