William
Sechler
Born in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Mary Ann (Bolich) Sechler
— married
2 Dec 1893 in Lynnport, Lynn Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 63
in Rockland Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Biography
William was born on 06 Sep 1874 in Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania. He was the daughter of Levi and Catherine Anna (Kunkel) Sechler.
William's WWI draft registration card (12 Sep 1918) described him as white, native born, medium height, medium build, brown hair and gray eyes.
William married MaryAnn Bolich on 02 Dec 1893 in Lynnport, Berks, Pennsylvania.
William died on 18 Jul 1938 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. His cause of death was heart failure. He was buried in New Bethel Union Cemetery, Kempton, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
FROM HIS FIND A GRAVE
Born in Pennsylvania, USA on 1874 to Levi Sechler and Catherina Anna Kunkel.
William Sechler, fifth child of Levi, was born on the homestead in Albany township on the 6th day of September, 1874, and was reared to farm life, serving his parents until of age. In the spring of 1899 he closed his apprenticeship and began farming in connection with his father, on the home property.
At the present time he is the possessor of four head of horses, and a herd of eleven cattle. The land is "potato land," and William uses an average of ten acres per year for that indispensable commodity. In 1893 he was married to Mary Bolich, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Kunkel) Bolich, late of Albany. To them have come four bright children: Elmer; Lena; George Calvin, died in infancy; and an infant son.
Census Records
| Name | Relationship | Sex | Marital Status | Age | Birthplace | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Sechler | Head | Male | Married | 37 | Pennsylvania | Farmer |
| Catharine Sechler | Wife | Female | Married | 32 | Pennsylvania | Keeping House |
| Sarah Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 12 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Samuel Sechler | Son | Male | Single | 11 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Rosa Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 9 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Amanda Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 7 | Pennsylvania | - |
| William Sechler | Son | Male | Single | 5 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Jane Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 4 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Katie Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 6/12 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Name | Relationship | Sex | Marital Status | Born In | Age | Birthplace | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Sechler | Head | Male | Married | Aug 1842 | 57 | Pennsylvania | Retired |
| Catharine Sechler | Wife | Female | Married | jun 1847 | 52 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Kate Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | Dec 1879 | 20 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Minie Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | Sep 1888 | 11 | Pennsylvania | - |
| William Sechler | Son | Male | Married | Sep 1874 | 25 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Mary Sechler | Daughter-in-Law | Female | Married | Aug 1895 | 24 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Elmer Sechler | Grandson | Male | Single | Jun 1894 | 5 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Leana Sechler | Granddaughter | Female | Single | Jun 1896 | 3 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Warren Steigerwald | Cousin | Male | Single | May 1891 | 9 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Mahlon Sechler | Son | Male | Single | May 1882 | 18 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Edger Sechler | Son | Male | Single | Sep 1884 | 15 | Pennsylvania | - |
| Name | Relationship | Sex | Marital Status | Age | Birthplace | Occupation | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Sechler | Head | Male | Married | 35 | Pennsylvania | Farmer | General Farm |
| Mary A. Sechler | Wife | Female | Married | 34 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| Elmer Sechler | Son | Male | Single | 15 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| Lena Sechler | Daughter | Female | Single | 13 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| Levi Sechler | Father | Male | Widowed | 66 | Pennsylvania | Own Income | - |
| Katie Sechler | Sister | Female | Single | 29 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| George Turner | Servant | Male | Single | 18 | Pennsylvania | Laborer | Farm |
| Name | Relationship | Sex | Marital Status | Age | Birthplace | Occupation | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Sechler | Head | Male | Married | 45 | Pennsylvania | Farmer | General Farm |
| Mary A. Sechler | Wife | Female | Married | 44 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| Name | Relationship | Sex | Marital Status | Age | Birthplace | Occupation | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Sechler | Head | Male | Married | 55 | Pennsylvania | Farmer | General Farm |
| Mary A. Sechler | Wife | Female | Married | 54 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
| Elmer Sechler | Son | Male | Single | 35 | Pennsylvania | - | - |
Sources
- 1880 United States Federal Census; Year: 1880; Census Place: Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Family History Film: 1255099; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0024
- 1900 United States Federal Census; Year: 1900; Census Place: Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_31077_4114990; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241376
- 1910 United States Federal Census; Year: 1910; Census Place: Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375325
- 1920 United States Federal Census; Year: 1920; Census Place: Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1535; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 28
- 1930 United States Federal Census; Year: 1930; Census Place: Albany, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1998; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 811.0; FHL microfilm: 2341732
- World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Birth date: 6 Sep 1874 Birth place: Residence date: Residence place: Berks, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968; Film Number: 000020803
- Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924; Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number: 68250
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