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==Birth==
Johann (also known as "John") Friedenreich was born some time before 1750. His parentage has not been definitely determined, but he was from German ancestry.<ref name="nysed">John C. Fredenreich, by Stefan Bielinski, http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/albany/bios/f/jcf8113.html</ref>.

==Occupation==
In 1791, Johann had a meat market on the corner of Market Street and Maiden Lane in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_N.Y. Albany, NY]. He often was called a grocer, victualler, and cordwainer. He may have been the partner of John Shepherd. In 1800 his first ward household housed eight family members and a slave. At that time, he was listed as a member of the Albany Mechanics Society. Albany City directories identified him as a butcher living at 84 South Pearl Street for many years. In 1820, three sons were listed as South End butchers as well.<ref name="nysed" />

==Military Service==
Johann Christian Friedenreich was a Hessian soldier (on British side) during the Revolution. He deserted them and took up the American patriot's cause, serving in John Burgoyne's army.<ref name="nysed" />

==Marriage and Children==
Johann later married '''[[Eva Fetterly]]''' the daughter of '''[[Philip Fetterly]]''' & his wife, Anna Margaretha. They lived in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_N.Y. Albany] and raised a large family.<ref name="nysed" /> Records indicate that Johann Christian was married more than once, but this information has not been verified.

==Death==
Johann died in March 1821 at 69 years of age.<ref name="nysed" />

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