This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judyw0113 Surnames: Bechtold, Siegfried Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9838.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Captain" was his military rank. There also was a Major John Bechtold. In the publication, Transactions of the Historical Society of Berks County: Embracing papers contributed to the society, 1905, Pg 210, there is a chapter about "Old-time Battalions in Berks County": "Marion Batallion, under command of Major John Bechtold. Washington Legion, Captain D. B. Siegfried Ringgold Light Infantry, Captain John Bechtold." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.