Johannes Bechtel

M, b. 30 October 1690, d. 16 April 1777
     Johannes was born on Monday, 30 October 1690 in Palatinate, Germany. Johannes married Maria Appolonia Marrett on 15 February 1714 in Heidelberg, Stadtkreiss, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.1 Johannes & Maria immigrated to America with their 3 children arriving at Philadelphia in 1726. They soon settled in Germantown about 6 miles north of their entry port. He is listed amongst the early settlers of Hanover Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Johannes departed this life on Wednesday, 16 April 1777 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at age 86 years, 5 months and 17 days.

Citations

  1. [S1672] Family Data Collection - Marriages: 15 February 1714 - Johannes Bechtel & Maria Appoloina Marrett at Heidelberg. - www.ancestry.com.