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Oliver Perry Bechtel

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Oliver Perry Bechtel

Birth
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
22 Sep 1919 (aged 77)
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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O.P. Bechtel was born on his father's farm, in Northumberland county, Pa. He taught in local schools before being admitted to the bar in 1866. In August, 1877, the Democratic convention gave him a unanimous nomination for the office of judge of the Court of Common Pleas and was elected. He was succeeded in office by his son, Harry in 1907.
O.P. Bechtel was born on his father's farm, in Northumberland county, Pa. He taught in local schools before being admitted to the bar in 1866. In August, 1877, the Democratic convention gave him a unanimous nomination for the office of judge of the Court of Common Pleas and was elected. He was succeeded in office by his son, Harry in 1907.


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