Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Knechtel, Fritz |
Born |
Nov. 2, 1900 |
Birthplace |
Hanover, Ontario |
Deceased |
Jan. 1975 |
Deceased |
Hanover, Ontario |
Education |
Attended McMaster University, Hamilton. |
Occupation |
Fritz Knechtel worked in the family business, Knechtel Furniture Ltd., Hanover, Ontario, as a commercial traveller. He was also a director of the company. He was a member of the historical societies of Bruce and Grey counties. He was a founding member of the Ontario Archaeological Society and was a well-known amateur archaeologist, including Acting Director of Archaeology at the Bruce County Museum for a period of time. |
Sources |
Sources: a) Vick, Dorothy. "From Quill to Ballpoint, 1591-1988." Owen Sound: Dorothy Vick, 1988 Print b) "Bruce County Archaeologist Passes at 74" obituary, Bruce County Genealogical Society surname collection. |
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