Johan Jacob Engler

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Name Johan Jacob Engler [1] Birth 1727 Germany [1]
Gender Male Death 16 Nov 1776 New York, New York County, New York [1]
Burial Lost at War [1]
- Burial: Lost at War. Specifically: Died in the Battle of Fort Washington, 16 Nov 1776
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191396542/johann_jacob-engler
Arrived in Philadelphia in 1749. Married Anna Maria Boyer/Beyer on 30 Nov 1756. Eight children - Leonard 1757, Jacob 1760, Joseph 1762, Adam 1767, Simon 1769, Susanna 1772 and twins Anna Maria and Adam 1775.
One of 59 patriots killed in the Battle of Fort Washington, New York 16 Nov 1776 as 3,000 Americans were overwhelmed by 5,000 redcoats and 3,000 Hessian mercenaries. [1]
Person ID I3368 Kreider Moyer Last Modified 10 May 2025
Family Anna Marie Boyer, b. 04 Dec 1737, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany d. 30 Aug 1817, Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA
(Age 79 years)
Marriage 30 Nov 1756 [1] Children 1. Leonhart Engler, b. 1755 d. Apr 1836, Northampton County, PA (Age 81 years)
2. Jacob Engler 3. Joseph Engler 4. Adam Engler 5. Simon Engler, b. 8 Feb 1769 d. 6 Jul 1849 (Age 80 years) 6. Susanna Engler, b. 1 Dec 1772 d. 23 Feb 1850 (Age 77 years) 7. Adam Engler, b. 15 Apr 1775 d. 17 Feb 1823 (Age 47 years) 8. Anna Maria Engler, b. 13 Apr 1775, Northampton County, PA bur. Burial Details Unknown
Family ID F1314 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 10 May 2025
- Burial: Lost at War. Specifically: Died in the Battle of Fort Washington, 16 Nov 1776
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Sources - [S38] Find A Grave database.
- [S38] Find A Grave database.