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Jacob Hortter Bechtel 1822 – 1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 OCT 1822

Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA

Death Date: 4 Oct 1864

Death Location: Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA

Father: Peter Bechtel

Mother: Margareth Hortter

Spouse(s): Sarah Shunk

Children(s): Jasie Seantez, George Bechtel, George Bechtel, James Bechtel, Helen Bechtel, Charles Bechtel, Lelia Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Virginia Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Alfred Bechtel, Theodore Bechtel, Margaretta Bechtel, Ruth Bechtel

The story of Jacob Hortter Bechtel began in 1822 in Philadelphia, PA. In 1850, Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided in Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvan. In 1860, Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided in Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Jacob Hortter Bechtel married Sarah Shunk, and had children including Jasie Anna Bechtel \ Seantez, George Bechtel, George Wilson Bechtel, James Giffen Bechtel, Helen Amanda Bechtel, Charles Edward Bechtel, Lelia B. Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Virginia B Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Alfred William Bechtel, Theodore Adolphus Bechtel, Margaretta Imogene Bechtel, Ruth Holmes Bechtel. Jacob Hortter Bechtel passed away in 1864 in Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Hortter Bechtel began in 1822 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • In 1850, Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided in Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvan.
  • In 1860, Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided in Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Hortter Bechtel married Sarah Shunk, and had children including Jasie Anna Bechtel \ Seantez, George Bechtel, George Wilson Bechtel, James Giffen Bechtel, Helen Amanda Bechtel, Charles Edward Bechtel, Lelia B. Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Virginia B Bechtel, Mary Bechtel, Alfred William Bechtel, Theodore Adolphus Bechtel, Margaretta Imogene Bechtel, Ruth Holmes Bechtel.
  • Jacob Hortter Bechtel passed away in 1864 in Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

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Jacob Bechtel's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Bechtel
1822 – 1864
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Parents
Peter Bechtel
1796 – 1842
Germantown, Pennsylvania, USA
Margareth (Rex) Hortter
1802 – 1898
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Bechtel's Descendants

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Jacob (Hortter) Bechtel (20 OCT 1822 – 4 Oct 1864) m. Sarah Shunk (25 August 1825 – 8 February 1887)
  1. 1. Jasie (Anna Bechtel \) Seantez (19 Dec, 1834 – 15 Nov, 1906)
  2. 2. George Bechtel (31 Mar, 1846 – 28 Jan, 1919)
  3. 3. George (Wilson) Bechtel (26 OCT 1846 – 12 MAR 1848)
  4. 4. James (Giffen) Bechtel (OCT 1848 – 1925)
  5. 5. Helen (Amanda) Bechtel (1 Dec 1850 – 12 DEC 1919)
  6. 6. Charles (Edward) Bechtel (21 NOV 1852 – 6 DEC 1886)
  7. 7. Lelia (B.) Bechtel (abt 1855 – 10 Jul 1941)
  8. 8. Mary Bechtel (abt 1855 – 29 Dec 1860)
  9. 9. Virginia (B) Bechtel (Aug 1858 – 6 MAY 1937)
  10. 10. Mary Bechtel (1860 – 29 DEC 1860)
  11. 11. Alfred (William) Bechtel (DEC 1860 – 1893)
  12. 12. Theodore (Adolphus) Bechtel (2 March 1862 – BEF 1940) m. Maud Rahn (7 July 1864 – 2 Jun 1911)
    1. 1. Claire Bechtel (Sep 1891 – 5 Oct, 1939)
    2. 2. Gargas Bechtel (Oct 1892 – APR 1974)
    3. 3. Alfred (Rahn) Bechtel (8 Nov 1893 – 16 Mar 1994) m. Miriam (Gladys) Patchett (31 Oct 1895 – 27 Jul 1985)
      1. 1. Alfred (Rahn) Bechtel (17 Jul 1917 – 30 Nov 2006) m. Katherine (Louise) Benny (30 Oct 1922 – 22 Jun, 1987)
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Anne (dna:EABECHTEL)) Bechtel (Aug 1945 – )
        2. 2. James (B) Bechtel (2 Jul 1948 – ) m. Beth Bechtel
        3. 3. Carolyn (Jean) Bechtel
        4. 4. Peter A.
      2. 2. Baby (Girl) Bechtol (30 Sep 1920 – 30 Sep 1920)
      3. 3. Katherine (B) Bechtel (1923 – 1987)
  13. 13. Margaretta (Imogene) Bechtel (11 Nov 1864 – 23 Nov 1864)
  14. 14. Ruth (Holmes) Bechtel

Jacob Bechtel's Timeline

4 Records

1822
20 OCT 1822
Birth of Jacob Hortter Bechtel in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
1850
1850
Age 28
Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided here in Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Jacob Hortter Bechtel resided here in Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1864
4 Oct 1864
Age 42
Death of Jacob Hortter Bechtel in Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA
Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1822
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 000001-001000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 105851-109300
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 059001-061450
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: M653_1353; Page: 639; Family History Library Film: 805353
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_814; Page: 65A; Image: 135

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Middle Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_814; Page: 65A; Image: 135

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richmond Ward 3, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: M653_1353; Page: 639; Family History Library Film: 805353

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Fort Gilmer, Richmond, VA

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