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
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
Inscription
Hier ruhet Johann Adam Emrich - war geboren den 8 October 1720 und starb den 25ten Jenner 1813 - nach dem er 60 Jahre in stand der Ehe - gelebte (?) er hinterliess 11 Kinder 33 Enkel und 6 Uhrenkel - war alt worden 84 Jahre 3 Monate u 16 Tage
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