'Gerhard Bechtel [son of George and Maria Bechtel], b. 1747. d. 4 Jun 1796, Hereford Township, Berks County. md Rosina Weiss (Feb 1747-16 Nov 1806), daughter of George Weiss. His brother Isaac Bechtel and his brother-in-law Killian Weiss were the executors of his estate. ... They were Mennonites.'
