This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buchtel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lVG.2ACEB/20 Message Board Post: We have a copy of his funeral book, as well as a letter written in 1970 by his daughter Mary S. Buchtel. Would LOVE to share and compare with other Buchtel relatives! toyota@neo.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/19 Message Board Post: Oregon Republican League: Republican League Register of Oregon, The Register Publishing Company, 1896, page 187. BUCHTEL, JOSEPH, recently Chief of the Portland Fire Department, was born in Uniontown, Ohio, November 22, 1830. He lived there and in Illinois until old enough to work for himself, beginning life as a maker of daguerreotypes. For a time he was Deputy Sheriff of Champaign County. He came to Portland I n1852. He followed steamboating for five years, and in 1857 established a photographic gallery in Portland, which he managed for many years. In 1865 and 1866 he was elected Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department. In 1880 he was elected Sheriff. In 1894 he was appointed Chief of the Paid Fire Department. He has invented a number of fire department appliances and other things. He has taken a continuously active part in Republican politics. -Tony Larson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: buchtel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/16.2 Message Board Post: Paula, i tried to contact you at your email that is posted and it would not go through. I had told you about delores campbell , that her mother was related to john buchtel an so forth. Delores would like to correspond with you. but you will have to get her address from me. She does not have access to a computer. betty mclaughlin efacciuto59@yahoo.com thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buchtel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lVG.2ACEB/6.7.8.9.10.11.15.2.2 Message Board Post: Please contact me at lbrill@mahaska.org I have some questions about which William Buchtel we are talking about. Thanks, Lori

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/6.7.8.9.10.11.15.2.1 Message Board Post: In the BUCHTEL Family Heritage Database which I maintain, I have Rosina Buchtel (daughter of Peter Buchtel, Sr. and Anna Margaret Kreamer) married to Philip Meyer (son of Michael Meyer and Agnes Penn Buchtel). Rosina and Philip were first cousins. John Richards Buchtel founded Akron Buchtel College He was Rosina's Nephew. Please contact me for further information. JRB

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: buchtel, myers, myer, keiser, jackson ,jameson, campbell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/6.7.8.9.10.11.15.2 Message Board Post: Lori, I am helping delores campbell and she has Children of Buchtel william and rosanna , no parents are listed. She said her relative Buchtel founded the college. Rosanna married Phillip Myer(s). Phillip and Rosanna had seven children, Susan, Jefferson, ureal, malinda, james, rebecca, Elizabeth(lizzie) Susan married Wayne Jackson Malinda married Abraham keiser, Malinda and Abraham had 4 children Louella Volley Nelie and Rose Alpha Keiser, louella and Volley never married, Nelie died at 11months, rose alpha married George Jameson, he had 3 children clinton, rose, malinda , Rose married lawrence d. campbell, she is their child, and she has two brothers richard and dwight. and lived in kalamazoo,MI. I had the census on Abraham keiser and he was from springfield, summit, ohio. please contact me for more info. betty mclaughlin efacciuto59@yahoo.com hope this helps a little more.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BUCHTEL, WALTER, TRITT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/18.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, but ,no, I don't have any info on Eliz. except that she was the daughter of Martin BUCHTEL and Eva WALTER. I am descended from Martin and Eva's son, John A. BUCHTEL who married Julia Ann TRITT.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/18.1 Message Board Post: I noticed your posting on Buchtel and Stark Co. Ohio. I am looking for a Elizabeth Buchtel who did marry a Lewis Henry Smith 03/16/1830 in Stark Co. Oh. Their daughter Leah married John Maxwell and moved to PA. Do any of these relate to your family. Thanks Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BUCHTEL, BRAUCHER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/18 Message Board Post: Mc Donaldsville Cem., N. Canton, Stark Co., OH; Alfred A. (father) 1849-1931, Rosetta BRAUCHER (mother) 1847-1934. Clifford J. BUCHTEL, 1884-1950. I do not know if Clifford was the son of Alfred and Rosetta or not.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/17 Message Board Post: I have recently been told that my grandfathers father fought in the civil war out of Illinois.. I have no dates but as far as I have been told he could have been married to a lady named o'rieley(sp.?).. later given land near Brady Island, Neb.. they settled in Nebraska . other towns are Maxwell and Lexington. My grandfathers name was Solomon and had a cousin named Frost, I believe he was a doctor. if anyone has any info I would really appreciate it. thanx in advance. jv

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/6.7.8.9.10.11.15.1 Message Board Post: I am at a stand still, all info I have found does not tie in to the ones that I know... they came from Wyoming and Neb... There are only 2 left of the older ones( my mothers age).. and they know very little..

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/13.18.21.23.1 Message Board Post: I have the following children of Martin Buchtel: Eva, Ann, Fannie, Catharine born 6/4/1799, Michael, Elizabeth born 4/7/1805, Sophia born 7/2/1809, John A, born 1810 md Julie Ann Tritt born 6/15/1815, Stak Cty, Ohio who died 2/15/1902, they were md 7/17/1834 in Portage Cty, Ohio;they had two children, Susan and Margaret born 1841; and another child, sex and birth unknown. DO you have further info on Catharine or Elizabeth?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: buchtel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lVG.2ACEB/1.2.26.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm intrested in the family name Biester, can anyone tell me where it originated from. I live in Utrecht The Netherlands, born 11 sept 1979 and my fathers name is'Andre Biester, born 5 may 1952. There are only a cuople of biester's in The Netherlands. Can anyone help me figure out where my surname comes from?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Biester Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lVG.2ACEB/1.2.26.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm intrested in the general history of the Biester name. My name is Steven J. Biester born 11 sept 1979 and my father's name is Andre Biester 5 may 1955. I live in Utrecht, The Netherlands and i was wondering where my surname originated from. Can anyone help me?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buchtel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lVG.2ACEB/6.7.8.9.10.11.15 Message Board Post: Joyce, It has been a few years sence we have wrote but I pulled up William Buchtel's name and the only messages are from us. Have you found out any thing sence 1999? I have been working on all the branches of my tree again and would like to know if we have a link to share information. Thanks, Lori Brill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/16.1 Message Board Post: Both John Richards Buchtel & his wife Elizabeth Davidson Buchtel are buried in the Glendale Cemetery, 150 Glendale Avenue, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. There is a large monument with a statue of John Buchtel on top and 2 headstones in front of it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lVG.2ACEB/16 Message Board Post: Akron Daily Democrat, Akron, Summit, Ohio Dated Tuesday evening, 24 May 1892 OUR HONORED DEAD BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE LATE HON. JOHN R. BUCHTEL Everything He Had Goes to the College - Funeral Will be Thursday Afternoon Yesterday afternoon at 1:50 Hon. John R. Buchtel, the beloved founder of Buchtel college, surrounded by those who loved him, passed quietly away at the age of 72 years 4 months and 5 days, at his residence, corner of East Market and Union sts. The news of his death is a shock to all. Five years ago the strong man was stricken with paralysis and made helpless, ever since which time he has been an invalid. John R. Buchtel, son of John and Catharine Richards Buchtel, was one of a family of four children, and was born January 18, 1820, in Green township, Summit county. His father, John Buchtel, and brother, William Buchtel, survive him. His grandfather, Peter Buchtel, was a native of Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio in 1809, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died in the army. Mr. Buchtel worked as a farm laborer in his youth, and had little chance of education; but this depriviation enabled him in after year to appreciate its advantages. When about 22 years of age Mr. Buchtel began to work land on shares, continuing for several years, until he became able to buy a farm of his own in Coventry township, which he improved and intended to make his permanent home, but his business sagacity soon discovered openings in other directions. On Jan. 8, 1844, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Davidson, who died May 29, 1891. It is almost impossible to separate the work of Mr. and Mrs. Buchtel, for in everything they were one. It is they who founded Buchtel college, and it was they who have ever stood by it, and childless, ever cared for it as their own child, not only by giving abundantly of their means but consecrating their lives to its support. Mr. Buchtel is largely identified with the business and prosperity of Akron. For several years he was agent for the Canton Buckeye reaper and mower works and in 1864 was instrumental in securing the Aultman, Miller & Co. branch for Akron, he himself taking one-sixth interest in the concern. In 1865 the business was organized as a stock company and Mr. Buchtel elected president. The Akron iron company and knife works, the paper mill and rubber works all owe much to Mr. Buchtel for their location in Akron. After his retirement from the Buckeye works, Mr. Buchtel was one of the Syndicate engaged in developing the resources of the coal and iron beds of the Hocking Valley. He was vice-president and superintendent of the works. The mining town of Buchtel is named for him. There is no doubt but that his ardous labors duing the protracted strike of the miners in that region, did much toward breaking down his once robust health. He has amassed a large fortune and has always contributed largely to every public enterprise. In politics he was for many years a Republican and was one of the Grant second term electors. In 1874 he was the Prohibition candidate for secretary of state, and was appointed trustee of the State agricultural college by Gov. Hayes. In 1869 Mr. Buchtel became interested in the project to locate a college in Akron. We have only to look back 20 years for the beginning of the history of Buchtel college. The movement originated in the Universalist church of Ohio. The original idea was first to erect a seminary then an academy, and finally a college. Akron was selected as the location of the proposed institution on condition that the city furnish a suitable site and pledge$60,000 toward the new building. To this proposal Akron promptly responded, and Mr. Buchtel led off with a subscription of $25,000 to the endowment fund and $6,000 to the building fund. The enterprise developed rapidly, and in honor of its principal donor was named Buchtel college. The site selected for the college is one of the most commanding in the city, fronting Buchtel av. on the north and extending back to Carroll st. on the south. The ground was first broken in March, 1870, and on July 4 of the same year the corner stone was formally laid by the officers of the Grand lodge of Masons of Ohio, Horace Greeley delivering the address. In September, 1872, the college was first opened to students with a faculty of nine, one of whom, Dr. Carl F. Kolbe, still remains. The college during its 20 years existence has had three presidents, Rev. S. H. McCollister, Dr. E. L. Rexford and Dr. O. Cone. The faculty has been increased from nine to twenty. The college has graduated 162 students, one-half of whom are residents of Ohio. Two of these are members of the faculty and four are members of the board of trustees. The catalogue for 1890-91 embraces 273 students exclusive of art and music. Seven professorships are endowed, one at $35,385, two at #30,000, and two at $25,000 and 51 scholarships of $1,000 each have been established. The college offers instruction in three courses of study of four years each: a classical, philosophical, or scientific course. A three years' preparatory school has also been established in connection with the college. Instruction is also given in art and music and a good library embracing a subscription of 98 periodicals is free to the use of the students. A thoroughly equipped gymnasium was erected in 1888 at a cost of $25,000. One donation of $10,000 has already been received toward the erection of the proposed new science building, and $10,000 has also been contributed toward the endowment of the theological department. The college is on a good financial basis as shown by the secretary's report for 1891: Total resources, $810,700.11; total liabilities, $217,018.32; net resources, $593,681.79. The various bequests of Mr. and Mrs. Buchtel have amounted to a half million dollars. The chair of English literature was endowed in 1874 at a cost of $20,000. In 1879, he gave in different ways $50,112; in 1880 $24,716; in 1881 property amounting to $64,000; in 1883 $102,000; and on commencement day his last gift of $100,00 in mortgages and Columbus & Hocking Valley iron and coal stocks, and his life insurance policies valued at $74,000. His residence on East Market st., all his household goods, carriages and horses, all that he possessed is deeded to the college. In the death of Mr. Buchtel our college loses a beloved benefactor and our city, a valuable citizen. The flag was at half mast over the college and over the office of the Buckeye works yesterday afternoon. Recitations are suspended at the college until after the last sad rites are performed. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and at 2:30 at the Universalist church by Dr. O. Cone, president of Buchtel college, assisted by Rev. J. F. Thompson of the Universalist church and J. S. Cantwell of Chicago. Hon. J. Park Alexander will say a few words in behalf of the citizens of Akron. The singing will be in charge of Mr. A. W. Cogswell and Mesdames Perkins and Haynes. The college faculty and students will attend the funeral services in a body.