I have been reading various posts of the Kachels in Berks County PA and am related through my mother's family. My grandfather is John Kochel and his brother was Robert Kochel. Their father was LeRoy Longacker Kochel, who had brothers, James Longwell Kochel, Isaac Davis Kochel, and Elijah Gaiger Kochel, Jr. Their mother and father were Elijah Gaiger Kochel, Sr. and Delilah Anna Longaker. Some list Kachel in the spelling. According to Census records I viewed, most were born in PA and were here prior to "Independence?" My aunt says John Kochel was half Irish and German (His mother was Lilly Amanda Beahm). However, I cannot find any hints of the Kochels living or originating in Ireland, except from Germany. I found family trees so far with Kachels listed with a variety of differences. Anyone who could help please email me directly at
RiEdro58@gmail.com. I do have a picture of a Kochel homestead that I am willing to send to those interested and should you recognize the home. Most of the Kochels were farmers and Elijah was well known in North Coventry. Thank you.