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