Hi folks I am a newcomer to the list. I am researching Birch, Birtch and possibly Burtch surname . It would seem that my line immigrated to Canada from Ireland pre 1820 and settled in the Ottawa area and then migrated to St. Mary's Ontario, Canada. If my understanding is correct they were landowners and shopkeepers and farmers. As years went by they also settled in Iosco Michigan, and Muskoka Ontario Canada Eli, Thomas and George seemed to be favoured first names. Some of the allied families include Rumford, Boughton, Fuller, Lloyd, Richardson, McBurney. I would love to hear from anyone that suspects there is a connection. Regards Dona Crawford