Descendants of Nicolaus Adam

Sixth Generation

Family of Hannah H. ADAM (111) & Jacob A. HECHLER

194. Mary Magdalena HECHLER. Born on 15 Sep 1837 in Berks Co., PA. Mary Magdalena died in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA, on 28 Mar 1857; she was 19. Buried in Bernhard Adam Cemetery, West Reading, PA.
1MARY MAGDALENA6 HECHLER (Source: Tombstone Inscription from the Bernhardt Adam Private Cemetery, Berks Co., PA, Mary A., daughter of Juidah and Hannah Hechler, b. September 15, 1837, d. March 28, 1857, Aged 19 y. 6 m. 13 d.), b. 15 Sep 1837, Berks Co., PA; d. 28 Mar 1857, Spring Twp., Berks Co., PA.

More About MARY MAGDALENA HECHLER:
Christening: 10 Jun 1838, Reading, Berks Co., PA
Interred: 1857, Bernhard Adam Cemetery, Berks Co., PA

195. Charles A. HECHLER. Born in 1839 in Berks Co., PA.
1CHARLES A. HECHLER, b. 1839, Berks Co., PA (Source: Brøderbund Family Archive #286, Ed. 1, Census Index: Eastern PA, PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS (EAST) NARA Series M593, Schuylkill County, 1870, Date of Import: 28 Oct 1997, Internal Ref. #1.286.2.17940.34).

Notes for CHARLES A. HECHLER:
Possible Census Information:

1[Brøderbund Family Archive #286, Ed. 1, Census Index: Eastern PA, PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS (EAST) NARA Series M593, Schuylkill County, 1870, Date of Import: 28 Oct 1997, Internal Ref. #1.286.2.17940.34]

Individual: Heckler, Charles A
Race: W
Age: 31
Birth place: PA
Township: E-Wd Mahanoy Bor
Microfilm: Roll 1450, Page 538

[1870 Census, Roll 1450, Page 538]

Chas Heckler, age 31, occupation: Liquor Merchant, $1,500 Personal Estate
Mary, age 27, Keeping House
William, age 2

First Regiment, Company G
Recruited at Reading, Berks County
Mustered in April 20, 1861
Charles A. Heckler is listed as a private

196. Augustus A. HECHLER. Born on 20 Sep 1840 in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA. Augustus A. died in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA, on 25 May 1883; he was 42. Buried in Bernhard Adam Cemetery, West Reading, PA.
1(Source: Tombstone Inscription from the Bernhardt Adam Private Cemetery, Berks Co., PA, Augustus A. Hechler, b. September 20, 1840, d. May 25, 1883, Aged 42 y. 8 m. 5 d. Co. H., 10th. Regt. P. V..) was born 20 Sep 1840 in Spring Twp., Berks Co., PA, and died 25 May 1883 in Spring Twp., Berks Co., PA. He married ELIZABETH PHEIFFER 27 Jan 1866 in Spring Twp., Berks Co., PA (Source: Records of Rev. Charles Pauli, Augustus Heckler and Elizabeth Pheiffer m. 27 Jan 1866 Spring Township, Berks County, PA.). She was born 1840 in PA.

Individual: Hechler, Augustus
Race: W
Age: 35
Birth place: PA
Township: Spring Twp
Microfilm: Roll 1308, Page 356

More About AUGUSTUS A. HECHLER:
Interred: May 1883, Bernhard Adam Cemetery, Berks Co., PA
Military service: Served in Company H, 10 Regt. Pa. Vol.

On 27 Jan 1866 when Augustus A. was 25, he married Elizabeth PHEIFFER in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA. Born ca 1840 in PA.

They had the following children:

256i.

Alice (1866-)

257ii.

Annie Emma (1867-1870)

258iii.

Ida (1868-1869)

259iv.

Mary (ca1871-)

260v.

George (ca1876-)

261vi.

Lizzie (1875-1877)

262vii.

Hannah (ca1878-)

263viii.

Ulysses (1878-1879)

197. William A. HECHLER. Born on 14 Dec 1842 in West Reading, Berks Co., PA. William A. died in West Reading, Berks Co., PA, on 8 Nov 1915; he was 72. Buried in Bernhard Adam Cemetery, West Reading, PA.
1(Source: Tombstone Inscription from the Bernhardt Adam Private Cemetery, Berks Co., PA, Heckler, Father, William A. Heckler, b. December 14, 1842, d. November 8, 1915.) was born 14 Dec 1842 in West Reading, Berks Co., PA, and died 08 Nov 1915 in West Reading, Berks Co., PA. He married EMMA M. MILLER (Source: Tombstone Inscription from the Bernhardt Adam Private Cemetery, Berks Co., PA, Mother, Emma M. Heckler, b. December 27, 1847, d. September 15, 1895.). She was born 27 Dec 1847, and died 15 Sep 1885.

Notes for WILLIAM A. HECHLER:
[Brøderbund Family Archive #286, Ed. 1, Census Index: Eastern PA, PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS (EAST) NARA Series M593, Berks County, 1870, Date of Import: 3 Sep 1997, Internal Ref. #1.286.2.7465.47]

Individual: Hechler, William
Race: W
Age: 27
Birth place: PA
Township: Spring Twp
Microfilm: Roll 1308, Page 357

[1910 Census]

PENN Berks 0128 William A Heckler Husband W 67 PENN 0368
Daughter Laura A 34, PENN
Daughter M Alice 31, PENN

William A. Heckler was born in West Reading, but received his education in the schools of Spring township. He followed farming practically all his life, although in young manhood he had learned the cigar-maker's trade. His farm was located where Wyomissing is now situated. Mr. Heckler now lives retired, looking after his valuable real estate interests. He and his wife became the parents of four children, as follows: Cora M., married to Charles High, a coal dealer at Reading: Charles T.; Laura; and Alice. Mrs. Heckler died in 1885, aged thirty-eight years. The family belonged to the Reformed Church. Mr. Heckler is a member of the K. G. E. In politics he is a Republican, and has held minor offices.

[OLD NEWSPAPER ARTICLE IN FAMILY BIBLE (Edna Rohland)]
W. A. HECKLER, OF WEST READING, DEAD
West Reading, Nov. 8 (Special) - Following an illness of but just two weeks, during which he sank rapidly, William A. Heckler, aged 72 years, 10 months and 25 days, died of complications at his home, 511 Penn avenue, at 9:20 a.m. today. Up to his last illness Mr. Heckler had been in comparatively good health, and but a month ago assisted in making repairs to the Seitzinger private cemetery, in the Eighteenth ward of Reading, where his remains will be interred.
Mr. Heckler has been a resident of West Reading for the past 24 years. He has always been active in the work of St. James' Reformed Church, of which he is a member. He was an elder for 22 years and served as treasurer for 18 years. Mr. Heckler was a member of West Reading Castle, No 487, K. G. E. He was born in Cumru township.
Mr. Heckler is survived by his widow, Emma (nee Miller), and three children, Cora, wife of Charles P. High, this borough; Laura A. and Alice M., at home. There are three brothers, as follows; James A., Freeland, Luzerne county; Henry A., Satelee, Cal., and Thomas W., West Reading. Mrs. E.B. Schmehl of Northside, is a sister. Undertaker Seidel has charge of the remains.

[Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War]

Seventieth Regiment, Sixth Cavalry, Company G
Recruited in Reading, Berks County
William Hechler listed as a private

William A. married Emma M. MILLER. Born on 27 Dec 1847. Emma M. died on 15 Sep 1885; she was 37. Buried in Bernhard Adam Cemetery, West Reading, PA.
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg W. Lasley
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 3:25 PM
To: Jim Karpowich
Subject: RE: more stuff

One other question.... Your data shows William A. Hechler married
Emma Miller. It gives Emma as being born 1847 and died 1895 (and
1885 in another place). However, on William's obit from 1915, is
says he is survived by his widow Emma (nee Miller) and three
children. Any ideas?
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About William A. Heckler - I am assuming that the obituary is not correct.
The 1910 census does not show his wife and a biography of him shows his wife
deceased at the age of 38. Jim K.

198. Henry HECHLER. Born on 2 Jan 1846 in Berks Co., PA. Henry died aft 1915; he was 68.
1HENRY HECHLER, b. 02 Jan 1846, Berks Co., PA; d. Aft. 1915.

Notes for HENRY HECHLER:
Possible Census Information:

[Brøderbund Family Archive #286, Ed. 1, Census Index: Eastern PA, PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS (EAST) NARA Series M593, Schuylkill County, 1870, Date of Import: 18 Jan 1998, Internal Ref. #1.286.2.17940.36]

Individual: Heckler, Hen
Race: W
Age: 25
Birth place: PA
Township: Pottsville
Microfilm: Roll 1447, Page 215

[1870 Census, Roll 1447, Page 215]

Heckler, Hen, age 25, Driving Team, 150 Personal Estate, born PA, father foriegn born
Catherine, age 21, Keeping House
Clara, age 1
Sarah, age 57, No Occupation, $1,000 Real Estate
Adam, age 17, Brickmaker

One Hundred and Seventh Regiment, Company G
Recruited at Schuylkill County
Henry Heckler listed as a private

More About HENRY HECHLER:
Died 2: Bef. 1924
Christening: 16 Aug 1846, Reading, Berks Co., PA

199. Anna Emma HECHLER. Born on 30 Aug 1848 in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA. Anna Emma died in Reading, Berks Co., PA, on 6 Dec 1924; she was 76.

200. James Adam HECKLER. Born on 10 May 1851 in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA. James Adam died in Freeland, Luzerne Co., PA, on 9 Mar 1930; he was 78.
Hazleton Standard Sentinel, March 10, 1930. “Death of James Heckler. James Heckler, aged 79 years, of North Centre street, who was stricken ill Saturday, died yesterday afternoon. He was a pioneer resident of the North Side and enjoyed a large circle of friends in the community. The following children survive: Arthur of Hazleton, Elmer of Tucson, Arizona; Mrs. William Rohland, Mrs. George Eckert, and Maurice of Freeland. His wife preceeded him in death several years ago and a son Walter died one month ago. Arrangements for the funeral are not yet completed.”

above articles and copy of PA death certificate courtesy of Nadine Heckler

In 1875 when James Adam was 23, he married Rose SCHMECK, daughter of Mabry SCHMECK & Lucia HARTMAN, in Reading, Berks Co., PA. Born on 4 May 1858 in Reading, Berks Co., PA. Rose died in Freeland, Luzerne Co., PA, on 15 Jun 1928; she was 70.
copy of PA death certificate courtesy of Nadine Heckler

They had one child:

264i.

Irvin (-1891)

201. Elizabeth HECHLER. Born on 3 Feb 1854 in Cumru Twp., Berks Co., PA. Elizabeth died in Berks Co., PA, on 20 Mar 1857; she was 3.

202. Thomas A. HECHLER. Born in Apr 1857 in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA. Thomas A. died in 1922; he was 64.

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