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Johann Jacob Engler

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Johann Jacob Engler

Birth
Germany
Death
16 Nov 1776 (aged 48–49)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Lost at War. Specifically: Died in the Battle of Fort Washington, 16 Nov 1776 Add to Map
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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 3000 Americans were overwhelmed by 5000 redcoats and 3000 hessian mercenaries.
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 3000 Americans were overwhelmed by 5000 redcoats and 3000 hessian mercenaries.


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