Bechtel - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Henry bechtel of collegeville

1_Kathleen87 — 2012-04-02 00:44:34Z

I am trying to find his wife's name...first name and middle initial. I believe I am in possesion of some of her signed artwork and paintings

Re: Henry Bechtel of Dubuque Iowa, born 1888

shellstang2001 — 2011-12-19 22:29:54Z

would love to see the picture! my email is shellstang2001@yahoo.com

Re: Edna Laura BECHTEL Lincoln, dau. of Samuel BECHTEL (son of Peter of PA)

rubyweigel1 — 2011-09-11 19:33:22Z

Hi, you must be Donna.
Elmer was my uncle, I loved him very much.
Clarence was my grandfather and Edna was my grandmother.
their daughter Margaret was my mother.
Please email me.
rubyweigel@centurytel.net

DNA match to Bechtel/Bechtol

chiefdon122 — 2011-09-09 15:41:39Z

My cousin and I (both have a Biddle surname) were tested and recorded a Y-DNA match, at a "genetic distance" of only (4), with a descendant of George BECHTOL (c1772) of PA. We were also a very close match to a descendant of Johann Burkhart BECHTOLD/BECHTEL (c1725-1790), of Chester Co., Pa., who was born in Rhineland-Palatinate. Neither of us recorded a match to the any of the dozen BIDDLE donors. We are both direct-line male descendents of Joseph H Biddle (c 1787), who lived in Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, PA. We have a well-documented paper trail to Joseph, but can find nothing definitive about his origins or siblings. We know that he enlisted in the army in 1813 at Upper Darby, Delaware County, PA, had 12 children, and was married to Mary Patterson, who is buried at Lobbs Run Cemetery in Jefferson Twp, Allegheny Co, Pa. We think that the reason we do not match any Biddle donors and that our Biddle trail ends at Joseph is because he or his parents changed their name from BECHTEL/BECHTOL to BIDDLE. Thus, our Y-DNA chromosomes are actually Bechtel/Bechtol instead of Biddle. In any regard, these DNA results prove that there is a "common ancestor" linking our families. We would appreciate any help in finding the link that ties these two Pennsylvania families together.

Re: Orville McCalister Bechtel

jbechtel24 — 2011-08-31 15:44:07Z

Patricia,
The 'never spoke of family' fits my father's description also.
Do you have any information regarding a George W Bechtel
(1832-1872), Married Maria Catherine Mong in Stark Co OH 1853 and moved to Marshall County, IN 1865?
Many thanks for any leads!
Ray Bechtel

George Bechtel Stark County OH 1832-1872

rbechtel159 — 2011-08-19 20:41:19Z

I’m Raymond Bechtel, GGrandson of George W Bechtel (1832-1872).
George married Maria Catherine Mong in 1853 in Canton, Ohio. They were parents of ten children.
The 1860 census shows them in Osnaburgh, Stark County, Ohio, with four children and a laborer with them
and George having come from Bavaria.
One of his sons list him as being from Pennsylvania. ??
In 1865 they moved to Marshall County, IN where George died in a logging accident January 2, 1872.
They are buried in the Bremen Cemetery, Bremen IN. I’ve been unable to find any information regarding his origin.
I would appreciate any URLs or information you have access to regarding George’s ancestors.
Thanking you in advance,

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

gorsekgirl1 — 2011-08-11 17:15:55Z

I just looked at my family tree information, and I have Charles Edgar as being married to a woman by the name of Bertha (no last name.) Their children were Pearl (1904), Pauline (1907), Darlene (1910), Marie (1914), and Charles (1919.) All of the children were born in Illinois.

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

gorsekgirl1 — 2011-08-11 14:30:01Z

I will need to take a little time to go through my information to see where I found this. I will try to get back to you in the next day or two :)

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

Big Momma — 2011-08-10 23:36:24Z

Hi, thanks for responding. I get that they may be two different people but they are both listed as married to Naomi Sailor. What is your source for your CE's parents and marriage? Thank you. Joan Whitney jwhitney@pacifier.com

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

gorsekgirl1 — 2011-08-10 22:45:41Z

I do not think our Charles Bechtel are the same person. Mine is the son of Frederick Bechtel from Alsace and Druscilla Carter of Christian County, Illinois.

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

Big Momma — 2011-08-09 03:08:35Z

Hi, I don't know if this is the same fellow, but I believe it is. Edward Bechtol is living with his grand parents, Abraham and Susan Hildebrand Bechtol on the 1905 Minnesota Territorial and State Census of Blue Earth Indiana. So far, I have pin pointed 4 children of Abraham and Susan: Lewis b 1842 Ohio, Elizabeth b 1844 Ohio m Henry W. Lohr 5 Nov 1868 Marshall Co Indiana, Susanna b 15 Dec 1846 Ohio d. 19 July 1881 Marshall, Indiana, and Samuel (mine) b 12 July 1857 Plymoth, Marshall, Indiana m Mary Ann Osborn 1881, Plymoth, Marshall, Indiana, d 21 Mar 1927. The above birth dates are from census records. This Edward (Charles Edward Bechtell) was married to Bertha Sailor per several trees on Ancestry and from another researcher I am in contact with. He is the descendent of Edward's daughter Marvel. Several possibilities exist: one, Lewis was Franklin Lewis? two, Edward was the son of another child of Abe and Susanna that I don't know of, three he was the illegitmate child of one of the girls? I don't think he was Elizabeths because she was married to Lohr in 1870 when Edward was born. He could have been Susanna's illigetimate child, she not being well, as she died in 1881 and is buried in Cromley Cemetery, Monterey, Marshall, Indiana (picture on FIND A GRAVE)She is listed on this same census with Samuel and Edward. Samuel was only 13 when Edward was born so not likely he is the father but not to be ruled out. What is your source of information as to the parents of Charles Edgar Bechtel please. My e-mail address is jwhitney@pacifier.com I live in Washington State and am looking forward to hearing from you. Joan Whitney

Re: Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

rjg761 — 2011-08-08 18:23:45Z

vkgriffin: My great-grandfather was Charles Edward Bechtel (also known by the names 'Ed' and 'C.E.') and we think he was born in the early 1870s in Cass County, Indiana but even that is not certain. I do know by the 1890's he is living in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota where he was married to my great-grandmother Bertha Neiomi Sailor Bechtel. I would like to hear from you if any of this information could be your relative.

Charles Edgar Bechtel, son of Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter

gorsekgirl1 — 2011-07-05 20:49:07Z

I am looking for any information about Charles Edgar Bechtel, born Dec. 1878 in Taylorville, Illinois. His parents were Frederick Bechtel and Druscilla Carter Bechtel.

Martin H. Bechtel born Doylestown, pa 1819-1899 died Pennsburg, PA

njgreger — 2011-07-05 02:19:24Z

Looking for information on Martin H. Bechtel (5 Apr 1819-22 Jan 1899) married to Mary Ann Dotts (6 Jul 1823-23 Mar 1905). Parents of Anna Marie, Mary Jane, Catharine, Margaret Virginia, and Emma. He was an innkeeper in Philadelphia in the 1850 and 1860 census. In 1870 he is living in New Hanover, PA. He his buried at Pennsburg Reformed Church.

Any clues to his ancestry would be appreciated!

Re: Martin H. Bechtel

njgreger — 2011-07-05 02:15:58Z

Recent research indicates that he was born in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA.

Re: PA Bechtel's - Orville McCallister/Eva Mae Russell

LouAnnBeghtel — 2011-06-24 16:39:12Z

Have you looked at my post? I am louanncagle, and in my post-it is titled Migration of Bechtel from Germany to America. It has a link in it of Family Tree Maker. I found alot in it. Check it out and you might find Orville McCallister in it. I don't do memberships. I do all my searches free.

Re: PA Bechtel's - Orville McCallister/Eva Mae Russell

LouAnnBeghtel — 2011-06-24 16:14:49Z

Have you tried the searches here on ancestry along with other searches? I just googled a name in my seach and came up with a site full of the lineage! My Family Tree and other sites can be a surprise. I am of the Beghtel family tree. I hope you find Orville McCallister. If I run across anything in my searches, I will let you know!

Re: John Jacob Bechtel circa 1764

DeNayoJ — 2011-06-08 05:38:15Z

I read your post about old cemetaries. I have a picture of my great grandfather's or could be my great-great grandfather or an uncle. There were so many Jaspers and Levis in the Lindley line (this one read 1933 or died 1903. I am looking for the photo now. On the back of the photo it says Jasper L (or C) Lindley. 33rd degree Mason and it says Pleasantville Cemetary. There is a Masonic Ball on top of the headstone. White marble base. My Aunt was murdered and my mother passed in 2004. All aunts and uncle are gone as well. As most of the Lindleys were from Oregon/ Washington states I didn't really look anywhere else? Could you please give me the information on the cemetary three blocks away from you and possibly Pleasantville? Thank you for your time. The other half is the Munger clan. Really having a tough time with that one. Thank you for your time. DeNaya Jones

Re: Migration of Bechtel to from Germany to America

peedrom_1 — 2011-05-19 00:30:07Z

Spelling as we know it wasn't taught until the eary 1900's so the people wrote what they heard. In three generations we have Baechtel. bachtel and bechtel. Say them and they all sound the same. Offered for your info....P

Re: Susan Bechtel

walterscott123456 — 2011-04-25 16:16:21Z

I know your original inquiry about Susan Scott has some age on it. I was just wondering if you have any new material on her, like the names of her parents. She is my G, G grandmotherr. How are you related to her?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Walt ( walscot24@msn.com)

Re: Susan Bechtel

walterscott123456 — 2011-04-25 16:15:48Z

The George and Hannah Bechtell Family of Frederick Co., MD

fhsleuth — 2011-04-21 16:35:48Z

George Bechtell b. c.1765 in PA, married Hannah Unknown b.? in Ireland. They had three sons: Jacob b. c.1787, George b. c.1791, and Samuel b. c.1794. After Hannah died about 1794, George c.1765 married Ester Eller. He then placed his three small sons in indenture until the age of 21 years to learn a trade. Jacob and George were placed together. Samuel, an infant at the time, was placed with another family.

George and Ester had one son, John Calvin Bechtel/Beagle c. 1797, before George c.1765 passed away c.1798. Ester then married a Martin Rohrer in MD.

Once the three sons had completely served their indenture, the young men began to marry. Jacob Bachtel/Bechtell married Charlotte Koontz and George Beachtell/Baechtle married Phoebe Koonce. It is believed that Charlotte and Phoebe may have been sisters. Samuel Becktell married later to Barbara Unknown, possibly in PA on their way to Ohio. You may have noticed the different surname spellings for the three young men. With occasional variations in records, the young men kept their individualized spellings.

Jacob and George settled in adjacent counties in Ohio, while Samuel moved on to Stony Creek, Henry County, IN. John Calvin Beagle, using yet another spelling of the surname, married Matilda Selson in MD. Later, John Beagle moved to Muskingum Co, OH, with his family. Martin and Ester Rohrer moved with them. Later, John Calvin Beagle moved his family north to Hancock Co., OH, and settled there.

Source: Reverend Zebedee Warner authored a book, The Life and Labors of Reverend Jacob D Bachtel of the Parkersburg Conference of the Church of the Brethren. Reverend Bachtel was the son of Jacob Bachtel c.1787, and the grandson of George Bechtell c.1765. The book confirms the parents of the three young sons, who were indentured in 1794, as George and Hannah Bechtell.

Looking for other descendants to document and share information sources on this family.

Barbara BECHTEL d 1811 Bedford Co PA wife of Abraham DANER/TANNER

MaryinSD — 2011-03-21 14:57:04Z

I am interested in a Barbara Bechtel (my 4th great-grandmother) married to Abraham DANER/TANNER d 1805. I have his will written in German from Bedford County, PA where his wife is named by Barbara and his children are named: Jacob Daner and Isaac Daner under 21, children of my daughter Magdalena shall draw their inheritance, and the children of my daughter Sahra shall draw their share, and the children of my daughter Anna their share, and the children of my daughter Esther their share even though the girls were alive at the time, finally he listed his son Christian is on the other side - not mentioned.
His wife and Samuel Bechtel, the younger are named as excutors and a Isaac Baichtel Bedford County, PA is witness. The will is proved 17 April 1805 and Sale 29 April 1811. I am guessing that is when his wife died. Anyone know these BECHTELs from Bedford or Fulton County, PA?

Eli Bechtel

ThedaSchutt — 2011-03-07 20:05:35Z

Does anyone out there have a will for Martin Bechtel b.1810 - d. 1863, Shelby County, IL, listing a son Eli b.1830. I find nothing on Eli except in 1850 census for Franklin Co., PA, with Abraham Bechtel b.@1832.

Re: Victor Bechtel

shelbyjames2012 — 2011-02-26 07:13:59Z

Victor is my 4th grandfather he is my grandpa's great great grandfather. My grandfather is still alive. His name is charles jesse bechtel. Jesse bechtel is elva's son whoch is my grandpa

John George Bechtel (1717-1750) - Amity, PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-02-04 03:07:06Z

I would like to correspond & exchange info with other descendants of John George Bechtel (1717-1750) & wife Anna Mary (nee Klingman).
Sharon
snkgenealogy@hotmail.com

Re: John George BECHTEL of PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-02-04 02:42:48Z

I am a descendant of John George Bechtel. Would like to exchange info. snkgenealogy@hotmail.com.
Sharon

Re: George Bechtel ca 1790's Montgomery Co.PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-02-04 02:39:47Z

We are descended from the same immigrant - George Bechtel. would love to exchange info with you. I can be contacted directly at snkgenealogy@hotmail.com if you prefer.
Sharon

Re: David M. Bechtel of Springfield OH

JudyGilson44 — 2011-01-31 03:32:27Z

If you do link with either of the above people asking Janis, let me know...... Judy- at Judyg1123@aol.com

Re: David M. Bechtel

jmdt1129 — 2011-01-28 17:51:06Z

In case you are still looking for the parents of David M. Bechtel who married Julia Myers, he was the son of George R. Bechtel and Angeline Meyer/Moyer. He was born in Reading, PA. I have his family back going back to John George Bechtel (b. abt 1717, d. circa 1750) m. Anna Maria Klingman.

Re: William Bechtel & Mary Richard/ Reichard - Berks Co., PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-01-26 15:35:05Z

Sorry to say I don't have an Aleta Bechtel in my files.

Re: William Bechtel & Mary Richard/ Reichard - Berks Co., PA

karenhall47 — 2011-01-25 21:47:04Z

I had in my possession photos of an Aleta Bechtel. One was a classroom phot from 1967 in Portage, Penn. with Ms Bechtel as the teacher. Another was Aleta at about 2 or 3 with an older sister. Also, handwritten account of Johnstown flood in same group of papers.

Re: Victor Bechtel

verl80 — 2011-01-17 18:38:35Z

I am the Son of Oma Eugene Bechtel, and yes he was married to Alice Huff and they had the two girls Alta and Jeanette.
Oma was also Married to Flora Lawson and they had no Children. I know it has been a few years since you posted this, I am beginning to get my Genealogy together for Temple Work.
Aunt Leola was one of my Aunts that helped raise me, I am thinking you might be Norene and Vernon's Daughter JUDY.
Please let me know. Verl Oma Bechtel, Living in Reno Nv. At 3794 Shirley Ave, Reno Nv. 89512 Phone 775-673-2421 e-mail address vb4283755@yahoo.com

William Bechtel & Mary Richard/ Reichard - Berks Co., PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-01-13 04:25:36Z

Searching for the birth & death dates for William Bechtel (s/o George & Hannah Bechtel); marriage date of William to Mary Richard; & the death date of Mary (d/o Peter & Magdalena Richard/ Reichart).

William Bechtel (@1781-at 1826), s/o George (1744-1818), Montgomery Co., PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2011-01-12 22:29:07Z

I am searching for info on the family of William Bechtel (@1781-aft 1826) & wife Mary Richards. Probable children: William, Sarah, Peter, Charles, Thomas, Frederick, Augustus, Francis, & Ann.

Also William's father, George Bechtel (1744-1818), wife Hannah Yocum. Known children: Samuel, Mary, George, Catherine, John, Peter, Jacob, David, William, Hannah & Elizabeth.

Happy to share any info I have collected. I can also be contacted directly at snkgenealogy@hotmail.com.

John Bechtel married to Susan, Lebanon PA

LittleDutchGirl83 — 2010-12-26 13:37:09Z

Hello I'm looking for more information. I've been able to trace back to John Bechtel (no other info) except he married Susan (no maiden name, b abt 1861) & they are from Lebanon, PA. They had four sons, Richard G (who died in WWI), Robert R (1884-1953), Ralph W (1891-1944) & George D (1899-?). Ralph & Richard are buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. I have more information on their sons but I'm looking for the parents of John & Susan, birth dates, maiden name on Susan and so forth. Thank you!

Re: Thomas Arthur BECHTEL son of Jesse PA/OH>Canada

jbechtel123 — 2010-11-12 08:11:57Z

Jesse,
I don't know if you ever check these messages anymore but did you live in wisconsin at anytime? If so you could be my cousin.
Jim Bechtel

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

fhsleuth — 2010-11-08 00:42:25Z

http://search.ancestry.com/browse/view.aspx?dbid=6183&ii...

As a result of your posting, I used the information provided to research George Bechtel in Reno, NV. The above link is to a story which appeared in The Daily Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), 26 Aug 1903, No. 99, entitled, 'RISKED HIS LIFE TO PROTECT OTHERS." It is paraphrased below in my own words:

It seems that George Bechtel, an employee of the United Railways company, was checking for trouble on a power line in San Francisco and climbed a utility pole. While he inspected a dead wire, a live wire came loose and George caught it bare handed. He held onto both wires for about five minutes while an estimated 500 volts of electricity flowed through his body. By enduring this, he saved pedestrians on the street below from being injured by the live wire. George W. Bechtel survived the incident with charred hands. He apparently recovered and continued to perform electrical work until the 1913 incident when he was electrocuted in San Francisco, CA.

I also learned that his father was William L. Bechtel, Manager of the Nevada Power, Light and Water Company of Reno, NV, in 1903.

Should a reader determine a relationship to George W. Bechtel b. abt 1879 in Reno, NV, and d. 26 June 1913 in San Francisco, CA, there were several news articles found on ACOM which referred to George W. Bechtel from grade school honor roll and on in Reno, NV.

Unfortunately, I do not see a connection to my direct line. Hopefully, this additional information will be of interest to another Bechtel researcher.

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

maryachtrh — 2010-11-07 23:04:11Z

Your welcome. Good luck in your research.

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

fhsleuth — 2010-11-07 23:03:01Z

Thank you for clarifying your role. I appreciate finding the information on George W Bechtel. It may lead to something to help in my research. Thanks, again.

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

maryachtrh — 2010-11-07 04:02:47Z

I am no relation. Just a volunteering to post articles from old papers. Good luck in your research. Mary

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

fhsleuth — 2010-11-07 03:00:08Z

I have a line of ancestors named George Bechtel (various surname spellings) in my tree, including one named George W. Bechtel. The youngest of these was George Bechtel born in OH about 1850. His family later moved to southern IN, just west of Cincinnati. George's father, Dawson Bechtel, died during the 1870s and his mother probably remarried. I lost track of George 1850 after the 1870 census.

Should you find further information, such as an obit or death cert, for George W. Bechtel, I would be very interested.
Thank you for posting this message.

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

maryachtrh — 2010-11-06 21:25:09Z

Appears in The Bulletin, San Francisco - 27 June 1913

Bechtel - In this city, June 26, George W. Bechtel (formerly of Reno, Nevada), devoted husband of Laura Bechtel, and loving father Marie Bechtel, a native of Reno, Nevada, aged 36 years. A member of Crockett Lodge No. 139 F. & A. M. and Electrical Workers' Union.

Re: George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

maryachtrh — 2010-11-06 04:58:02Z

The above article is dated 27 June 1913 not July 15. Sorry my mistake.

George Bechtel Electrocuted on Telegraph Pole - San Francisco - 1913

maryachtrh — 2010-11-06 04:50:46Z

From The Bulletin, San Francisco, California - 15 July 1913

WORKMAN ELECTROCUTED ON A TELEGRAPH POLE

George Bechtel, lineman for the Sierra Power Company was electrocuted on top of a telegraph pole on Mission Street near Leise last night. He accidentally touched a high-tension wire. He lived in South City.

Re: Victor Bechtel

Verl36 — 2010-10-20 20:20:31Z

Oma Eugene Bechtel is my father, my Mother is Flora May Reeves.

You may e-mail me if you are interested in futher information.

Verl Bechtel
E-mail Address vb4283755@yahoo.com and my home phone is 775-673-2421 This is in Reno Nevada

Re: Bechtel Reunion of the Six Immigrants

dmpierce123 — 2010-10-02 22:58:41Z

I saw this post and heard of the Bechtels. Do you have information related to the Bright Family names. Some were in Bucks Co. Pa. near Philadelphia, Germantown, Montgomery Co Norristown, Pa.,and Read in Berks Co Pa. I don't know if there is any relation to Bechtel's yet but I also heard of Voight, German names.

Re: Bechtel Reunion of the Six Immigrants

CLAIREJO84 — 2010-10-02 21:03:32Z

Did you know the Bechtels{Bachtells} started out in Switzerland? With Hans Jacob Bechtel. B.1680
Then Johannes Jacob Bachtell b. 1750 Germany.

Re: John Bechtel

PatriciaMaher29 — 2010-09-21 13:11:23Z

I have a correction for my Sarah Beachel/Bechtel. She was married to William Moyer, not John Moyer. John Moyer was William's father. John was married to Susannah Hackenberg, descendant of Johann Peter Hackenberg, who fought in the Revolution with "The Flying Camp".

Re: John V. Bechtel

PatriciaMaher29 — 2010-09-21 13:11:00Z

Sorry, I can't be of much help. The only Bechtel (if that is the actual spelling) I have is a Sarah, who married John Moyer, in Pennsylvania. They went to Seneca County, then Sandusky County, OH. They were on my mother's maternal side. The Walker's were on my mother's paternal side. They came from Germany (I would imagine) to PA, to NY, to OH. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Patricia