When Solomon Knechtel was born on 2 May 1868, in Rostock, Perth East, Perth, Ontario, Canada, his father, Isaac Knechtel, was 27 and his mother, Elizabeth Neuber, was 29. He married Elizabeth Schlotzhauer on 21 February 1894, in Oliver Township, Huron, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Oliver Township, Huron, Michigan, United States for about 20 years and Elkton, Huron, Michigan, United States in 1930. He died on 14 July 1936, in Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Elkton, Huron, Michigan, United States.
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After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
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Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Waldron.
German: diminutive of Knecht .
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