Jacob Zenger

Jacob Zenger  (1739 - unknown) was a German member of the American Assassins during the American Revolutionary War. He was recruited by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton in New York City.

Recruiting Zenger allowed Ratonhnhaké:ton to use a Covert Escort at any time.

Early Life
Jacob was born near the town of Mannheim, in what is today Southwestern Germany. He was the son of a farmer, and one of thirteen siblings. Only four of his brothers and sisters would reach adulthood along with him.

Joining the Hessians
Zenger's family was poor and his career prospects were limited in Mannheim. Following the promise of a better life, he signed up as a soldier. After several years in the service, he was shipped to New York - one of the Hessians sent to fight for the British in the Revolution.

Deserting the Army
Jacob - like many of the Hessian troops - left the service after coming overseas. Eager to get back to the country, Zenger bought a plot of land and left New York. However, after a string of crop failures, he was forced to move back to the city, taking up the only career that he could find to pay the bills - working as a bodyguard.

Source

 * Assassin's Creed III - Animus Database