This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bebenjohn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burch/2246.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How did you arrive at the birth year and death year and locations of Virginia and South Carolina? There are several Henry Burch's in North Carolina; one who was old enough to apprentice my GGgrandfather in 1809. This Henry was in Person County, NC and was established by several court documents and was also listed in the Tax Records. Knowing where he settled in SC could provide some clues to follow. The Pendleton District was a favored place for settlement by folks in NC; that is near Spartenburg. Pay attention to the people your Henry associated with in SC. It is most likely that those people who were near him in his earlier years. Check out the witnesses on documents for your Henry; check out the families who provided spouses for Henry's children. Also check out the documents that Nenry may have witnessed for other folks. Look at the folks whose listed their taxes along with Henry; this usually indicated neighbors or in-laws for him. When more than on child of the same family intermarried with more that one child of another family, that can be significant information. Check out the church records of the churches near your Henry; some like the Primitive Baptist kept rather careful records of their members and activities. John Fox Winston Salem, NC 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.