Christian SCHMECHEL, 1782-1830
Schäfer (shepherd) in Gützlaffshagen
Berthold's first cousin twice removed's father-in-law

 Wife Maria SCHWANZ Schmechel
       Daughter Catharina SCHMEIGEL Treptow, 1820-1897
       Son Friedrich Wilhelm "Wilhelm" SCHMEICHEL, 1826-1878

Time Line

24 November 1782 - Born

10 August 1817, age 34 - Godparent when Johann BENZ baptized at Gützlaffshagen, Kreis Greifenberg, Pommern

16 October 1820, age 37 - Daughter Catharina SCHMEIGEL Treptow born there

14 April 1826, age 43 - Son Friedrich Wilhelm "Wilhelm" SCHMEICHEL born there

17 January 1830, age 47 - Died of Brustkrankheit (pneumonia)