This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ElaineBechtel1 Surnames: Bechtel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.huntingdon/471.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I understand that Johann Burckhart Bechtel came from that area. Could it be of any relation? He was born in the early 1700's. 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.