Individual Details

Jacob Engel

(5 Nov 1753 - 10 Feb 1833)

Jacob Engel founded the River Brethren pietist movement. Today, three denominations trace their heritage to the River Brethren: Old Order River Brethren, United Zion's Children and the Brethren in Christ. Jacob's "Magdalena House" is an historic landmark.

Events

Birth5 Nov 1753
Marriage3 May 1773Veronica Schock
Death10 Feb 1833Donegal, Lancaster, PA

Families

SpouseVeronica Schock (1750 - 1816)
FatherUlrich Engel Senior (1711 - 1757)
MotherAnna Brechbul (1715 - 1764)
SiblingCatherine Engel (1739 - 1807)
SiblingChristian Engel (1740 - 1751)
SiblingAnna Engel (1741 - 1805)
SiblingUlrich Engel Junior (1743 - 1799)
SiblingHans Engel (1745 - 1826)
SiblingBarbara Engel (1748 - 1783)
SiblingChristina Engel (1750 - 1787)