Johan Jacob Engler

Male 1727 - 1776  (49 years)

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  • Name Johan Jacob Engler  [1
    Birth 1727  Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 16 Nov 1776  New York, New York County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Lost at War Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Aug 1817, Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 30 Nov 1756  [1
    Children 
     1. Leonhart Engler,   b. 1755   d. Apr 1836, Northampton County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (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 Find all individuals with events at this locationbur. Burial Details Unknown Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F1314  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 May 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1727 - Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Nov 1776 - New York, New York County, New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S38] Find A Grave database.