Daniel Bechtol

Brief Life History of Daniel

When Daniel Bechtol was born on 13 January 1824, in Frederick, Maryland, United States, his father, Lewis Bechtol, was 40 and his mother, Catherine Wieland, was 41. He married Mahala Biser on 10 September 1846, in Middletown, Frederick, Maryland, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in District 3 Middletown, Frederick, Maryland, United States for about 10 years and Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, United States in 1900. He died on 8 December 1905, in Garland, Dallas, Texas, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Daniel? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Daniel Bechtol
1824–1905
Mahala Biser
1824–1876
Marriage: 10 September 1846
Lucinda Frances Bechtol
1847–1935
Mary Catherine Bechtol
1849–1923
William Henry Bechtol
1852–1872
John Lewis Bechtol
1855–1926
Daniel Wesley Bechtol
1857–1910
Edward Clayton Bechtol
1860–1939
Charles Elmore Bechtol
1862–1912
Kate Bechtol
1877–
Edward Bechtol
1881–

Sources (18)

  • Daniel Bechtol, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Daniel Bechtol in the Maryland, Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850
  • Daniel Bechtol in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1841

Historical Boundaries 1841: Nacogodoches, Republic of Texas 1846: Dallas, Texas, United States

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel ), or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Bechtold .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.