I am interested in finding out if there may be a link between the Cagle/Kegel and Kachel families who settled in Berks Co., PA in the mid 1700's. I am descended from Leonhart Kegel who came to this country from Germany in 1732. His family settled in Berks Co and owned land in Oley, Brecknock and possibly Alsace townships. In 1754 his family went to NC, although we are not sure all of the family went. In my research I have seen the Kegel name in Berks County tax records change from Kegel to Kagel to Kachel over a period of years. I am aware that there was a Kachel family that came to Berks Co. I believe around 1750. What I am looking to find is the possibility that some of the Berks Kachel family may have descended from Leonhart Kegel. I am also interested in the possibility that the Kachel family that came to Berks circa 1750 may have been related to the Kegel family and came to Berks to join the Kegel family that was already in Berks? I realize this is a tall order, but I am interested in pursuing all leads and am happy to share information.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
I DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION SAYING THE KACHEL'S WENT TO NC. BUT THEY HAVE SURFACED IN MO, MT, IA, KS, OK, CO. JOHAN KACHEL WOULD MOST LIKLEY BE THE ONE YOU ARE THINKING OF SETTLING IN BERKS CO. PA. HE IS THE FIRST ONE I HAVE BEING BORN IN GERMANY AND DIED IN PA. I DON'T HAVE MCU MORE THAN THAT..BUT I'D BE INTERESTED TO SEE HOW ELSE THE 2 FAMILIES MAY BE CONNECTED.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
hmmm that is interesting, my father's name is tom kachel as well as my own, we live in ephrata PA. but from my understanding the home stead is in maple grove. i to would like to know.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
I have Simon Kachel marring Anna Catherine Fritz 31 Mar 1767 New Hanover Luth. Ch Montgomery Co Pa his parents were John & Ursula "Vers"Kachel that had 5 sons & 1 daughter I do not have the children names. Would like any info on this family.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
Johann Andreas Kachel, born Aug 1, 1718 and married to Ursula Vers, born Aug 1, 1717 were parents to at least 7 children. Have names and dates of all children, along with ancestry of both parents in Germany. Family came to America on ship "Priscilla", arriving Sept 12, 1750 at Philadelphia. Have lots of information on this family.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
David what I need is the dates of Simon & Anna Catherine "Fritz" Kachel's births and deaths and the names of their 5 sons and thier daughter along with any in formation on ther decendants. If you want you may email me directly at drfusa@yahoo.com
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
I'm hoping to find information about Simon's son Jacob, (actually, needs the names of Jacob's children), and the children of Simon's brother, Leonard. Can anyone help?
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
Which simon are your refering too? Simon Sr b. 1742 or Simon Jr?
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
I guess I'm looking for Simon Jr, (born 1772)... According to LDS, Sarah Ann Kachel's father, my GGGGrandfather, was Samuel, (born 1804); his father was Leonard, born @ 1778. I may be barking up the "wrong tree", but I'm trying to determine if my Kachels are from this family. Thanks Don.
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Re: Kachel, Berks Co., PA
Andreas Kachel's will only list three sons: Leonard John & Simon.
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