From the "History of Steuben County, Indiana, 1885", page 817 HENRY BURCH, son of Oliver and Anna Burch, was born July 7, 1820. In the fall of 1837 he visited and worked for his brother Chester of this township, but returned to Ohio and remained till 1839, when he permanently located in Steuben County. He made his home with his brother till 1841, when he married Mary Ann Keith, who died leaving five children-Emily, wife of Robert Wilkes, Hartwell of Ohio; William of this township; Lysander, of James Township; Elvy, wife of Elijah Shaw. He subsequently married Mrs. Catherine(William) Teeters, widow of John Teeters. After twenty years of married life Mrs. Burch died, in 1879. Oct. 17, 1882, Mr. Burch married Polly (Davis) Burch, widow of his brother Chester. Mr. Burch owns a fine farm on section 1, Otsego Township. He and his wife now occupy the homestaed of his brother on section 10. Mr. Burch is devoted to the principles of the Republican party. He and his wife are members of the Disciples church, and their upright Christian lives have placed them among the most respected citizens of the township. Submitted by: James L. Davis email: Jldcoonhunter@aol.com