Johann "Adam" Emerich

DAR Ancestor #: A036365

For complete Emerich Family History to Generation 7 (early-to-mid 1800s), see the entry under Christoff Emmerich, Sr. (b. August 1586 in Mobendorf, Striegistal, Chemnitz, Sachsen, Germany, d. August 16, 1632 in Wadrill, Wadern, Saarland, Germany) at Christoff Emmerich, Sr.

Note: Appears "Adam" Emerich may have married sisters, Maria Barbara and Christina. See their father's will quoted in the above narrative where Adam receives "two shares for care of John Casper's two daughters..."

Adam served in the Rev. War in the Berks County Militia, in the sixth company of the first Battalion 1777, know as the "Old Mans Company" probably because of the age of its members. He is listed as Court Martial Man, May 17, 1777. Adam is buried in Reed's Cemetery, Stouchburg, Penn.

Adam's Will was proved on February 11, 1813 and is recorded in Book 5, page 299.The Will was witnessed by Daniel Reith and Benjamin Reith. the Executors were John Emrich and John Jacob Reith, whose wife was Margareth Emrich. Adam is buried in Reed's Churchyard one mile east of Stouchsburg, Berks county Penn.

brief biography

will dated January 26, 1806

notes

will probated February 11, 1813

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Surname has also been reported to be:

• Emerich
• Emerick

Given name has also been reported to be:

• Johannes Adam
• John Adam
• only Adam

Date and place of birth have also been (erroneously?) reported to be:

• 1720 at Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
• November 11, 1728 at Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
• 1746 in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Date and place of marriage to Christina Rieth/Reed have also been (erroneously?) reported to be 1768 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

links

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15411125/johann-adam-emrich
• FamilySearch AFN KLMS-S7
• FamilySearch AFN V6SK-2G

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• Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Dec 25 2019, 21:57:12 UTC

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• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Oct 11 2020, 19:53:18 UTC

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Husband of 1)Maria Barbara Reed/Rieth 2)Christina Reed/Rieth

source: Adam's Will recorded in Book 5, pg 299, provden Feb 11, 1813; "Penna. in the War of the Revolution." Assoc. Bn. & Militia 1775- 1783. Vol II, Under Berks County Militia.

Will written: January 26, 1806
proved: February 11, 1813.
Provides for wife Catharine.
Estate into 8 equal parts - to children of deceased son John George, son Casper, son John Nicholas, son John, son Jacob, daughter Anna Maria widow of Christian RIETH, daughter Margaret Elizabeth wife of John Jacob RIETH, and Magdalena wife of John SELL.
Executors: Son John and son-in-law John Jacob RIETH.
Witnesses: Daniel RIETH and Benjamin RIETH.

EMERICK, ADAM (Soldier) DAR Ancestor
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE, SOLDIER

Service Source: PA ARCH, 3RD SER, VOL 23, P 231; 5TH SER, VOL 5, P 229; VOL 4, P617

This is a rough translation of the German on the marker.
"Here lies Johann Adam Emrich. He was born the 8 October 1729 and died the 25 January 1813 after 60 years of marriage. He left behind 11 children, 33 grandchildren and 6 grandchildren. He died aged 84 years, 3 months and 16 days."

Children by wife 1
Nicholas abt 1754
George abt 1759
Caspar abt 1760
John 1761 Feb 23
Maria abt 1765
Margaret Elizabeth 1767 June 11
Jacob abt 1769

Children by wife 2
Catherina 1773 June 24
Maria Magdalena 1775 Dec 14
Johannes (john) 1780 Apr 11
Jacob 1785 Mar 5* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 26 2021, 5:02:41 UTC