Relatives of Leo and Mary Ternes Diederich (2016) - Person Sheet
NameMichael Knechtges 
Baptism6 Jul 1837, Niederheckenbach, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death25 Nov 1923, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
BurialSt. Mary Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
OccupationQuarry worker--1880; superintendent in stone quarry--1900 and 1910.
FatherServatius Knechtges (1801-1878)
MotherAnna Maria Josepha (Mary) Mueller (1812-1889)
Spouses
Birth29 Aug 1833, Mannebach, Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Baptism? 30 Aug 1833
Death28 Oct 1895, Carlisle Township, Lorain County, Ohio
BurialSt. Mary Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
FatherNikolaus Diedrick (1806-1895)
MotherGertrud Diederich (1809-1887)
Marriage22 Jun 1859, Holy Trinity Church, Avon, Lorain County, Ohio
ChildrenJoseph Peter (1861-1939)
Gertrude Mary (1862-1949)
Mary Josephine (1863-1954)
Jacob Arthur (1864-1958)
Katherine Gertrude (1869-1928)
Margaret Veronica (1870-1940)
Emma A. (1872-1960)
John William (1874-1933)
Francis Michael (Frank) (Twin) (1878-1960)
Frances (Twin) (1878-1878)
Cecilia Maria (1881-1945)
Notes for Michael Knechtges
Source: www.findagrave.com
He immigated with his parents in about 1841. They settled on a farm near Avon, Lorain County, Ohio. In 1880 and 1900 he and his family lived in Carlisle Township, Lorain County. In 1910 he lived in Carlisle with his daughters Mary and Celia. His son John W. Knechtges and his family lived adjacent to Michael’s home. In 1920 he lived with his daughters Mary and Celia in Elyria, Lorain County.
He was superintendent of the Black River Stone Company quarry in Avon.
He immigated with his parents in about 1841. They settled on a farm near Avon, Lorain County, Ohio. In 1880 and 1900 he and his family lived in Carlisle Township, Lorain County. In 1910 he lived in Carlisle with his daughters Mary and Celia. His son John W. Knechtges and his family lived adjacent to Michael’s home. In 1920 he lived with his daughters Mary and Celia in Elyria, Lorain County.
He was superintendent of the Black River Stone Company quarry in Avon.