STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1897, page 4, column 4

GEORGE W. BECHTOL (Reverend), about 03 Oct 1836 - 28 Jun 1897

   Died, at his home at Metz, Indiana, June 28, 1897, Rev. George W. 
Bechtol, aged 60 years, 5 months and 25 days.

   Deceased was born in Massilon, Ohio, and became a member of the 
North Ohio conference of the United Brethren church in 1869, and
after traveling as a supply until 1872, he was assigned to Fremont 
mission, and ever afterwards he received work from the annual 
conference.  He was a good preacher, an excellent singer and in 
revival work had but few equals.  When pastor of Mt. Pleasant 
circuit eighteen years ago he so greatly loved the people and 
admired the country that he resolved go to obtain a home and last 
resting place among them.  The desire was granted and his remains 
now sleep in Mt. Pleasant cemetery near Metz to await the 
resurrection of those who have done good.  He was a member of the 
38th Ohio regiment during the war.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rev. George W. Bechtol, born about 03 Oct 1836 - 28 Jun 1897, aged 
60 years, 8 months and 25 days, married Susanna Bechtol, 1839 - 
1911.

Son:  George O. Bechtol, born about 06 Feb 1877 - 06 Mar 1904, aged 
27 years and 28 days.

"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990" by Audree Siebel 
Lewis, Vol. I, page 116.
Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net