JOHANN MICHAEL EHLER

Born of German immigrants, Ehler enlisted in the revolutionary cause from Pennsylvania in 1776 at age 16. He first joined up with Captain Jacob Grosh’s Company of the Lancaster County Militia. Long marches and tough fighting during the New York Campaign found Ehlers broken down with what he called “camp fever and rheumatism.” After a respite, he reenlisted in 1777 and served until 1780. In the early 1800s, Ehler moved to Dearborn County, Indiana and was living there when he passed away. He was initially buried on his family farm but was moved to Fort Bliss National Cemetery on November 5, 2007.