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Private William H. Burch

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Private William H. Burch Veteran

Birth
Lyons, Wayne County, New York, USA
Death
2 Jan 1921 (aged 71)
Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.2022413, Longitude: -85.8885734
Plot
00K-000-122-04
Memorial ID
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American Civil War Veteran
On February 15, 1865 he enlisted in the 1st Michigan Calvary, partaking in the closing battles around Petersburg. After the war the regiment was sent to fight the Indians and he was discharged at Fort Bridger, March 25th, 1866.

Children include:
Asa 1878-1958
Anna May 1871-1956
Mary 1871-1932
Alice Abby 1875-1903
William Henry 1886-1927
Sarah Ellen 1883-?
Edward Samuel 1889-1981
Nathaniel 1893-1964
Leavy B. 1880-?

William H. Burch Paw Paw

William Burch was born in the State of New York. Aug. 11th, 1848 and died in Paw Paw Jan. 2, 1921 at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 21 days. When quite young he came with his parents to Porter. On May 10th 1867 he married Margaret J. Buckmaster. Nine children were born to them seven of whom survive him. There also 33 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. His illness dates from his Army service, but for the last 20 years he has been unable to labor. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by Reverend J. P. Bates, burial at Prospect Cemetery.

~ Thanks to Barb Merchant for this information

Son of James Wilson and Harriett (Wilbur) Burch, m. July 4, 1841 in Chatham, Columbia, New York

1850 United States Federal Census
Birthplace New York
Home in 1850 Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA
Household Members (Name) Age
Wilson Bench 34 (Burch)
Harriet Bench 28
Sarah Bench 8
Mary Bench 5
Wm H Bench 0

Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
Name Wm H Burch
Gender Male
Race White
Marital Status Married
Death Age 72
Birth Date 1849
Birth Place New York
Death Date 2 Jan 1921
Death Place Paw Paw, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Father Wilson Burch
Mother Harriette Wilbur
American Civil War Veteran
On February 15, 1865 he enlisted in the 1st Michigan Calvary, partaking in the closing battles around Petersburg. After the war the regiment was sent to fight the Indians and he was discharged at Fort Bridger, March 25th, 1866.

Children include:
Asa 1878-1958
Anna May 1871-1956
Mary 1871-1932
Alice Abby 1875-1903
William Henry 1886-1927
Sarah Ellen 1883-?
Edward Samuel 1889-1981
Nathaniel 1893-1964
Leavy B. 1880-?

William H. Burch Paw Paw

William Burch was born in the State of New York. Aug. 11th, 1848 and died in Paw Paw Jan. 2, 1921 at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 21 days. When quite young he came with his parents to Porter. On May 10th 1867 he married Margaret J. Buckmaster. Nine children were born to them seven of whom survive him. There also 33 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. His illness dates from his Army service, but for the last 20 years he has been unable to labor. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by Reverend J. P. Bates, burial at Prospect Cemetery.

~ Thanks to Barb Merchant for this information

Son of James Wilson and Harriett (Wilbur) Burch, m. July 4, 1841 in Chatham, Columbia, New York

1850 United States Federal Census
Birthplace New York
Home in 1850 Lyons, Wayne, New York, USA
Household Members (Name) Age
Wilson Bench 34 (Burch)
Harriet Bench 28
Sarah Bench 8
Mary Bench 5
Wm H Bench 0

Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
Name Wm H Burch
Gender Male
Race White
Marital Status Married
Death Age 72
Birth Date 1849
Birth Place New York
Death Date 2 Jan 1921
Death Place Paw Paw, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Father Wilson Burch
Mother Harriette Wilbur

Inscription

Wm. H. BURCH
CO. E.
1 MICH. CAV.



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  • Created by: drbuck
  • Added: Jan 10, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46552084/william_h-burch: accessed ), memorial page for Private William H. Burch (11 Aug 1849–2 Jan 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 46552084, citing Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by drbuck (contributor 46934098).