Christian BECHTOLD, b. 1793 GER
I came across a newspaper article with much biographical information about Christian BECHTOLD who was born in Romrad, Alsfeldt, Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, [Germany] in 1793. Before entering military service on 1 June 1812 in the 2nd Guard Regt. of Hessen he was a linen weaver. A transcript of his discharge paper is included in the article stating he was discharged on 19 Mar 1821 and providing a physical description of Mr. BECHTOLD.
Mr. BECHTOLD reportedly came to St. Louis, MO in 1840.The article that appears in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis, MO 12 Sept 1887, p. 6 is entitled, "A Veteran who Saw Napoleon--is 94". The article is also accompanied by a drawing/portrait of Mr. Bechtold.
I am not related to this man but thought the information might be helpful to someone.
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Re: Christian BECHTOLD, b. 1793 GER
William Balmer 1/08/08