This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jdrosamond2 Surnames: Rosamond, Burch, Graham, Russell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2190.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Alecia. My name is Jimmy Rosamond and my grandmother was a Burch from Texas. I know that they had connections in Louisiana, unfortunately I don't have your grandfather in my database. FYI, there appear to have been two lines of the Burch family in Texas, one descended from Valentine Burch, who was prominent in the battle for Texas independence from Mexico; and another line descended from a whole line of Burches from around Pulaski County, GA. Anyway, Here is some information I have on Edward W Burch. There is an Edward W Burch listed in the Social Security Death Index. SS# 458-26-7862, b. 4 Dec 1923, d. 15 Dec 1998, last residence zip code 75966, Newton, Newton County, Texas.If this is your grandfather, you should request a copy of his Social Security application via the Freedom of Information Act. This should give the names of his parents. If you have never done this before, I've pated the text below of a sample letter from the ancestry.com site. ----------------Sample letter----------- Social Security Administration Office of Earnings Operations FOIA Workgroup 300 N. Greene Street P.O. Box 33022 Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer, I am writing this request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552. I hereby request a copy of the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card, or a corresponding NUMIDENT printout (see below) for the following individual: Burch, Edward 458-26-7862 Birth: 4 Dec 1923 Death: 15 Dec 1998 This individual is deceased, having been listed in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. I understand the fee for this service is $27 for copy of original SS-5 application OR $16 for copy of an abbreviated NUMIDENT printout when the Social Security Number is provided. I am requesting a (circle one: SS-5 copy OR Numident printout) Included is a check for $______ made out to the Social Security Administration to cover any administrative costs required by this request. Please respond to my request upon receipt of this initial correspondence. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Sincerely, Insert Your Address: Insert Your Daytime Phone Number: ------------- End Sample Letter ---------- Ther is another record for Edward W Burch in the WW II enlistments. This Edward is showing born in 1923 in Louisiana, enlisted in Houston, 12 Jan 1944, rank Private, grammar school education, civil occupation "Tracktor Driver." Military records can be obtained from the National Records and Archives Administration (NARA). Form can be had from the NARA website. Last and shakiest record is the 1930 census. There is a Walter E Burch (census taker may have reversed his given and middle name) in Precint 4, Newton, Texas. Since the census date is officially in the middle of the year, if this is your grandfather, he wouldn't have been 7 until December, hence the younger age. He is living with the family of Charlie Herren age 23, and is shown as Charlie Herren's stepson. Wife's name is Lillie Herren age 24 who is listed as Walter E's mother. Also living in the household is Anne Harring, age 60. Keep us posted on your research and best of luck. Jimmy Rosamond Powell, TN Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ArthurBurch308 Surnames: BURCH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2190.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I've read all these messages regarding the BURCH family from TX & LA, and think we might have a connection. My BURCH's were in IL, MO, & KS and I recently found evidence to KY and TX. I'm particularly interested in Shephard BURCH and his heritage. I've got quite a bit of info on Shephard and his family 13 children, so I definitely would like to discuss them in greater detail. While I don't have a lot of info on the TX BURCH's, and nothing at all on BURCH's in LA, I would be happy to exchange info. Looking forward to further discussion. Art Burch - Ohio Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: krayzken Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2190.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Name is Kenneth Burch Jr. I am 20 years old. I was Born In Nacogdoches, Texas. Where most of my Father's Side of the Family Lives. J.L. and Rosmary Burch. My uncles and Aunts are Tommy, Rex, Jennifer, and Pamela Burch. I now Reside In Beaumont, My Family Still Lives in Lufkin, And Nacogdoches. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: coreybur1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2190.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi my names corey burch im from louisiana and im a burch id like to help Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjwassink67 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2227.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Thomas Burch that bought land in Ripley, NY in Jul, 1816. I always figured that was him, but it doesnt show a wife or dates. http://history.rays-place.com/ny/chau-ripley.htm Ryan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: android Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2227.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can rule out Thomas and Susannah. Never in New York. He went to Indiana to see sons and died there while living in what is now West Virginia. His children are known and do not include Zeb. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The death certificate of James Merritt DONNELLY (b 1838 in VT or NY) who died in Oklahoma in 1922 indicated that his parents were John DONNELLY and Louisa BURCH. I have been researching the James Donnelly family and I don't think his mother was Louisa BURCH (I think she was Catharine DUNLAP from Washington Co, NY; lived in Ashland Co/Knox Co OH about 1843-1888; probably in one John Donnelly family in 1840 census of Washington Co, NY). However, there must be a BURCH somewhere in his ancestry. I am having trouble finding evidence of this Louisa Burch, especially since John Donnelly died prior to 1850. Census records of James Donnelly indicated that both his parents were born in VT or NY. I think it's possible that Louisa BURCH was a grandmother to James Donnelly but I am having trouble locating sources. Thank you for any help. Jen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjwassink67 Surnames: Burch, Yearton, Talburt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2227/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Has anyone found the correct parents for Zebulon Burch b. 1795 Chautauqua Co., NY d. bet 1840 and 1850 married Margaret Yearton? I have seen a couple of possibilites: Thomas (1756-1837)/Susanna Talburt (1756-?) and Benoni (1749-1825)/Phoebe UNKNOWN (1750-?). Also would it be safe to say that he is a descendant of Thomas Birch (abt 1615-8 May 1657) who imigrated here? Thank you for any help, Ryan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjwassink67 Surnames: Burch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2226/mb.ashx Message Board Post: So which Burch book is the BEST? Can anyone tell me which one of the following books has the best information on the emigrant ancestor Thomas Birch (Burch) and his descendants? And the most accurate? 1. A Burch Book Comprising a General Study of The Burch Ancestry in America (etc.) by Edwin Welch Burch 2. Birch, Burch Family in Great Britain and America, Volume 1, by Marilu Burch Smallwood 3. Ontario Loyalist Ancestors, by Lindsay Reeks, Gateway Press 1992 4. A Burch Book III written by Connie Hollis 5. or another? Thank you for your help, Ryan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bluwtr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2192.7/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The hard copy of this book would be of historical value to a Burch descendent who is collecting books and papers re. this family. You can all read it on-line by going to your local library and signing on to HeritageQuest where all the pages are posted. It is indexed and there are some pictures. This book focuses mainly on the Burch group that settled in Western New York. There are some errors in the text and more accurate histories can be found in the books by Reeks and Doherty. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: debro1114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2178.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Per my last reply I have already found Caroline's parentage. I realize that the Henry Burch family came from New York and have never "concentrated" my efforts in Illinois. But I will point out that Caroline's parents did come to Illinois from NY also and both died there - the same is possible for Henry's parents - or not. Per my original posting on this I stated that Henry and Caroline moved to Illinois between 1842 and 1847. There were many named Henry Burch in NY and this was to assist others in differentiating between them. I responded to your mention of their son James Burch and referenced Illinois and the fact that the last confirmation of him I had was on the 1850 Illinois census and had no other info on him. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ROCKETMARY Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2178.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ok the way I am understanding you, is you want to go back- you want to find Henrys and Carolines Parents. Right? If so you wouldnt concentrate in Illinois, They moved there, Unless they moved the parents of both sides with them. they would still be NY. They moved to Illinois Before Alice was born. Or are you wanting to fine the Post family? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: debro1114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2178.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sorry but I have no information on James Burch beyond the 1850 (in Illinois). The 1860 census does not show James living with his parents (again IL). My line is through Henry and Caroline's daughter Alice Jane Burch. I know the whole family moved to Illinois sometime between 1842-1847. I have since found Caroline Barber's parents but have no info on Henry Burch's parents. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sternfels11 Surnames: Bankston, Burch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2225/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for someone that may know a Claude Burch who was married a Francis?? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ROCKETMARY Surnames: Burch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2178.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I have got a James in my family and his Grandson had 2 sons and a daughter. Sons names were Harry M. and Henry K.. I know the givin names are importain as they were handed down from Generations. My James was born abt 1832 and he was in Washington County when his son was born. But I dont know beyond James. Could this be your James, Sence the father is Henry I was just wondering. Please send me email. rocketmary@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ROCKETMARY Surnames: Burch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2178.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I have got a James in my family and his Grandson had 2 sons and a daughter. Sons names were Herry M. and Henry K.. I know the givin names are importain as they were handed down from Generations. My James was born abt 1832 and he was in Washington County when his son was born. But I dont know beyond James. Could this be your James, Sence the father is Henry I was just wondering. Please send me email. rocketmary@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: reececup31 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2224.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you so much for your help. risa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bluegenealogygirl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2224.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Risa, Well, I found Charles Burch in the Social Security Death Index. He was born 25 Mar 1925. He died 25 Oct 1998 in Eagle Pass, Maverick, Texas. His SSN was issued in Texas before 1951. There's a little more info -- not much, but you have exact death date now. Teresa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alf7777 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2220.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: sweet just counted to him and he is my 5th great grandfather another cousin nice to meet you that is great maybe we can help each other out with our trees. get done that much faster anna Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bluegenealogygirl Surnames: Lawrence, Burch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2220.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anna, I just looked at the Burch portion of your family tree and guess what? William and Mary Ann (Lawrence) Burch are my 6th great grandparents. So... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.