Birch - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: In Reference to Mandziak

barbwienckowski — 2009-11-10 07:35:17Z

You said your grandmother's name is Catherine Mandziak and your mom's name is Josephine Mandziak and dad is Walter who are you? Where do you live?

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

PAS9BOY7 — 2009-11-08 15:46:42Z

Hello,

I am trying to find out about my great grandparents, Richard Birch born 1818 Pontesbury
Mary Birch born 1824 Trowen Montgomeryshire whose maiden name was Williams.

Re: Robert & Ann Johnston

gazza751 — 2009-11-02 04:04:29Z

My great grandfather was George Talbert Birch, He came to New Zealand as a young man from Ballybean Northern Ireland and cleared and started farming in the southland region where I live
my mother was named elenor Hume Johnston Birch ,I have family silver which was from a major set that my also named george Tabert Birch grandfather handed on to the three sisters and three brothers of whom the three sisters and one brother still live, My mother talks of a Dianesha Johnston who married into the family.I will have to talk with my mother more about it,But I remember her saying her father had to go back to the old country to settle estate matters in 1929 and that he had visted his cousin who then was the primeminister of northern Ireland His sirname was Andrews,and I know mum talks sometimes that another relative was involved with the design of the Titanic and i have a book written in physics by him, It seems the family of birches were wealthy and mixed with only the top familys in marriage, Also here in New Zealand they were again married into well to do familys and highly regarded

Finding Dana Birch of Decatur, Illinois

tenderh1 — 2009-10-27 16:43:27Z

I am in search of a family friend Dana Birch, male, age 46, who lived with my brother and sister for a short time while in decatur, illinois. When he was young he worked at Peter's Market, please help me find him. God Bless!

Re: Birch: England to NYS

SANDYMAN2201 — 2009-10-02 18:48:26Z

I am also a descendant of John Alfred Birch and Mary Jane (Callan) Birch. I have much information on this family and can answer your questions below. You may reach me at heismann@bellsouth.net.

Re: Looking for Birch's in Chicago mid-1800's

earlesgirl — 2009-10-02 18:34:15Z

Hi Sue,
Constantia married a second time to Albert Hoxie about 1917 in Michigan. I found her listed in a city directory about 1941 as widow of Albert S.
Have not found when she died or where she is buried.
If you want to share/compare files let me know.
Nannette

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

ELIZABETHMARLATT60 — 2009-10-01 02:55:52Z

I have quite a bit more information if you are interested.

my email is lizmarlatt@sympatico.ca

Re: Barnabas Birch, Shipwright, Essex b 1840

SarahBurch98 — 2009-09-21 17:27:23Z

Hi Lynn
Thank you so much for reply. My connection to Barnabus is that he is my paternal grandfather's great uncle (I think that's right, it gets complicated after a couple of generations). It appears that the spelling of the surname on my fathers side of the family changed from BIRCH to BURCH around the time of my great grandfather Walter Burch born around 1873. I wonder if that was deliberate or just a spelling mistake that continued? Thanks for the info about Barnabus. It appears that the link with boats continued, as my great grandfather was a sailor, also my grandfather had a brother whose occupation was a Boatman. In fact my father does have a brief childhood memory of being taken onto a boat by family. Unfortunaley his parents split when he was very young & he knows nothing else of his father's family history. In fact that was part of the reason I started the family tree to try to get some background information.
It seems that the Birch/Burch family come from Essex almost exclusively. We even lived in Essex for a number of years ourselves,years before we knew anything about the family history. I don't need anymore information about Barnabus for the moment, as I'm trying to found out more information on Walter George Burch born 12 Jan 1902 (that's Barnabus'great nephew - my grandfather). It's proving to be trickey as I can't found a record of his death on any of the records at the moment.
Anyway thanks once again & please fel free to contact me again with more info or if there's anything I can help with.
regards
Sarah

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

ELIZABETHMARLATT60 — 2009-09-21 00:50:02Z

Thanks for the message Susan. Would love to keep in touch with a fellow researcher.

Take care. Liz.

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

daviessb — 2009-09-19 08:15:29Z

Hi Liz
John BIRCH my Great Grandfather was born in Roushill, Shrewsbury. He moved to Wigan no long after his father died and his children including my Grandad were all born in Wigan, Lancashire. I did have an Auntie Winnie but she was also born in Wigan.
Sorry I don't think there is a link on this branch of the tree, but there might be on a different branch that stayed in Shropshire.
Would love to keep in touch.
Best Regards
Susan

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

ELIZABETHMARLATT60 — 2009-09-19 01:44:18Z

I am your aunt your father's sister. I was adopted by Irene and Philip Brett. I have been able to go quite a ways back in the Birch family tree. You are welcome to search my tree as it is open to family.

Keep in touch. Aunt Liz

Joseph R Cox

MarvinHoover42 — 2009-09-16 01:57:48Z

Looking for info on Joseph Roosevelt Cox , His mother was Bertha Lee Birch. He was born in Phila. Pa. 1928. Does anyone have info on this family?

Re: Barnabas Birch, Shipwright, Essex b 1840

eaton160 — 2009-09-15 22:05:47Z

Hello, Sarah, I think Barnabas was a member of my mother's family. They are from Grays (although originally from North Essex) and the story goes that Uncle Barny took a boat overseas and was never heard of since. He was my mother's great uncle, if I get the story right. Yes, Orsett is a small village near Grays in Essex. I live not far from there and my parents still live in Grays so if you wanted me to check the Orsett register, please let me know. I know my mother's aunt used to talk about Uncle Barny as a quite mischievous character...I wonder if it is the same man? Let me know if you'd like more information.
Best wishes
Lynn

Re: Descendants of Charles J. GEYER and Clara May BIRCH 1860's Ohio

LisaBopBop — 2009-08-25 10:08:25Z

Thank you! I am trying to piece together my mother-in-law's family and have traced one branch back to the family of Thomas and Ann (Turner) Birch (grandparents of Bertram Birch Geyer). Thomas and Ann had 10 children. John, father of Clara - who married Charles Geyer, (your branch) - is the brother of Jane (my branch) who married John Brady. I have a bunch of info on the Birches - but am looking for more on who this John Brady was.... I don't believe he was related to the Ellen Brady that John married - but I could be wrong. So, I guess if you have any info on that area - it would be great!

Re: Descendants of Charles J. GEYER and Clara May BIRCH 1860's Ohio

bwatts681 — 2009-08-25 01:43:20Z

My name is Barbara Birch Geyer Watts. My father is Richard Delong Geyer. My grandfather was Bertram Birch Geyer. Please let me know what other information I can provide.

MY ROOTS

HEATHERBIR — 2009-08-11 21:53:02Z

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER CAME FROM SCOTLAND AND TRAVELLED TO PORTLAND JAMAICA. HE ESTABLISHED HIMSELF BY BUYING AND RUNNING A LARGE FARMING PLANTATION, ON THE BORDER OF THE RIO GRANDE RIVER. MY GRANDFATHER HIS ONLY SON WAS CALLED LESLIE ST AUBYN BIRCH. HE TRAVELLED TO SCOTLAND AND MET THE FAMILY. HE HAS NOW PASSED AWAY, AND THE PHOTOS OF HIS EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN LOST. PLEASE ANYONE KNOWING OF THE LINK CONTACT ME.

Jennie Birch, Porter County, Indiana, mid 1800's

KerryHofferth — 2009-08-09 17:03:00Z

I'm looking for parents and beyond of Jennie Birch b. 11 Sep 1855 Porter Co., IN; d. 4 Jun 1883 Porter Co. She married Robert E. Biggart on 24 Dec 1874 in Porter Co.

I know only that her father's name was William and her mother was Lizzie. These are great great great grandparents, and I am attempting to trace this line further back.

Many thanks.

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

Bernieoneil74 — 2009-08-08 21:47:23Z

Brief note. Our lineage includes Rev. Jonathan Birch, vicar of All Saints in Derbyshire in the 1730's. Have visited his grave there and written a Birch Family History, about his descendants.
bernieoneil@ail.com
Prior Lake, MN USA

Lydia A. Birch

Samanthajade — 2009-07-11 19:41:38Z

Hello, I'm hoping that someone here can help me. I am looking for info on Lydia A Birch who married first name unknown Halter and they had Edgar Halter born Feb 1891 in NJ and Nathan Birch Halter born April 29, 1897 in Philadelphia, PA. I would like to find out who Edgar and Nathan's father was. I know Lydia's parents are Henry(b. Aug. 1832 in NJ) and Margaret(b. Oct. 1832 in NJ) Birch and I don't at this time know Margaret's maiden name. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks very much.
Sandy

NY Birch Families

zina58 — 2009-08-04 20:56:37Z

I am looking for any info that pertaines to a David Birch
he married a Lydia ? I have no further info other than his daughter Christiana Elizabeth married a Freeman Utter in Andes Delhi NY Aug.30, 1837 they moved to a town called Green in Chenango county NY
any help would be great
Terry

Rhodes Raleigh Co. WVa

jayplum — 2009-02-16 13:16:34Z

John Rhodes family, married to Virginia E. Williams.

Birch

jayplum — 2009-02-16 13:14:45Z

James Birch married to Mary I McCaffery, New York abt 1918

william james birch

gbirchscs — 2009-03-10 00:27:53Z

does anybody have any info on william james birch born salford manchester about 1839. He married elizabeth broyden born runcorn in about 1839. they were married in manchester in about 1864. they had a daughter sarah jane born 1866 and two sons john edward born 1870(served in the eniskillen fusiliers and married an irish girl. ended up at the chelsea hospital as a chelsea pensioner)The last son was robert broyden my grandfather. do any of them appear on your tree? if so please contact me.

william james birch

gbirchscs — 2009-02-28 10:46:44Z

does william james birch born manchester and his wife elizabeth broyden born runcorn appear in your tree.

John Birch/Burch and Samantha Clowers Washington Parish, LA 1830

Jordanda633 — 2009-04-13 16:09:30Z

I am looking from information on John Birch who is on the 1830 Washington Parish LA census. I believe he married Samantha Clowers about 1827. There were 2 children John Richard born 1832 and Mary P (Precilla?) born 1829.

Samantha married second a Bickham son of Abner and Dicey Bickham. They are neighbors on the 1830 census. In 1850 Samantha is listed as S. Miles with these children in the household Mary P Birch age 20, John R age 18, Dicey E. Bickham age 16, Abner age 14, E Miles age 6, Rebecca age 3, John Burkhalter age 19.

I believe John is the son of Richard Birch/Burch and his first wife whose given name may have been Precilla. Richard was born in GA abt 1783. He married second Fanny Vardeman.

What happened to John - did he die before 1833?

Any help in sorting this line would be appreciated.

Anne Gertrude Birch born 1885

rhyanb1 — 2009-04-05 22:04:22Z

I am looking for any info I can get on an Anne, Ann or Annie Birch who Crossed the border from Canada at Buffllo and going to Yonders NY. She Crossed in 1918. She Naterlized in 1943 am unable to find any other info on this person. She was a Nurse and working at the St. John's Riverside Hosp. in Yonders. She lived in Toronto before moveing to Yonkers and her Fathers name was George Birch mother was Charrlotte Crossfield. She was born in Doncaster England.

Thon BIRCH

kryten1sun — 2009-06-01 06:34:26Z

Looking for Thon BIRCH. In the 1871 England Census he is 53 years old, born 1818 St Pancras, Middlesex. His brother is James BIRCH, born 1823 St Pancras, Middlesex. I cannot find Thon BIRCH in earlier census or his birth around 1818. I assume "Thon" is a nickname for "Anthony" however I cannot find anything that matches up.

Can anyone help me?

James Birch

kryten1sun — 2009-05-16 01:17:45Z

I am pulling out my hair with my Birch lot and wonder if anyone can advise me.

In the 1861 England Census I have James (40yrs) and Jamima (40yrs) Birch and family living in 13 Spring St, Clerkenwell. Jamima (nee Alford) real name is spelt Jemima confirmed from the children's birth certificates. Children are Emily (9yrs), James (8yrs), Amelia (5 yrs) and William (1 yr). Also living at the address is a Eliza Birch (18yrs). I'm not sure if she is related or not.

I would like to find when James and Jemima/Jamima were married, which I assume will be before 1851 as I am really struggling.

Can anyone help me locate the marriage please.

Fannie Ellen Birch b: May 1882 in KY

temarch — 2009-07-30 17:28:01Z

I am trying to find information on the family of Fannie Ellen Birch, b: May 1882 in KY. She married Marion A. Hatton. Her parents were Issac F. Birch, b: July 1852 in MO, and Sarah T. (unknown), b. Dec 1859 in TN. Her siblings were Hiram T (1876), William Robert (1879), Kylynn (1879), Ella (1881), Johnnie (1886), Charles (1891), Thomas (1895) and Robert Lee (1898).

I remember years ago around 1960-61, Fannie showed me a picture of her grandfather who was a full blooded Cherokee chief wearing his full head dress. Does anyone have any information? It would be greatly appreciated.

Tom
Mason, OH

Re: Birch link to Shropshire

ELIZABETHMARLATT60 — 2009-03-15 02:09:39Z

I have information that may be of use.

Winifred Maud Birch

ELIZABETHMARLATT60 — 2009-03-15 02:06:43Z

I have information on Winifred and am looking to flesh out the family more.

Re: The Birches of Northern Va, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church

gmckeaver — 2009-02-03 23:49:47Z

I learned a lot about the Birches from this thread especially from Rex Thomas. I hope this is still active.

I'm descended from Caleb Birch and I learned Caleb's father and great grandfather's name here bu the notes skipped his grandfather's name. Can anyone help?

Birch Family of Va

oclarke11 — 2009-05-27 00:47:45Z

Seeking info on the following Birch lines.
1. Dero b abt 1880 in Essex Co marr Maggie Taylor . Need their parents & siblings. Have the following children for them:
Alice b abt 1900 marr James E. Howard 10 Feb 1921. He was the son of Benjamin G. Howard & Mary S. Elliott. Also need children for James & Alice.
2. Emma b abt 1850 in King & Queen Co marr Columbus Brooks . Need both their parents & siblings. Their son George W. b abt 1875 marr Nannie B. Taylor 26 Jan 1898. She was the dau of Thomas R. Taylor & Louisa Brooks. Need children for Thomas & Louisa.
3. James A. or E. b abt 1850 in Essex Co marr Catherine Johnson. Need their parents & siblings. Their son Shelby or Shelly b abt 1872 marr Van Williams 28 Dec 1918. Van was the dau of John Williams & Mary Hurt. Also need children for Shelby & Van.
4. Nettie b abt 1860 in Essex marr Oscar Guess. Need their parents & siblings. Their dau Lena B. b abt 1889 marr George Franklin Elliott 28 Mar 1906. He was the son of Robert Elliott & Mary A. Marshall. Any info on these Birch's appreciated. Ollie

Birch in Virginia

dsmith322 — 2009-07-17 18:21:11Z

Hello, just found the Birch sight... Am Looking for a Margaret or Tabitha Birch born around 1811 in Virginia????Any???Thanks.

George Birch b. 1779 northern Ireland d. 8 June 1833 Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, NY, USA

dotysw — 2009-07-09 13:53:55Z

As many of you may know most of the census records from Ireland in this time period, were burned in a fire. There in lies my brick wall. I can find George Birch coming to America, arriving Aug 30, 1828 on the ship Josephine. Found out he settled in Pleasnt Valley New York in Dutchess County. I'm looking for any information on his and his wife's parentage. His wife was Rachel Campbell b.1785 d. 10 Jul 1865 Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, NY, USA, also came over with him on the ship Josephine.

James Birch 13 Field Squadron

jennyterras — 2009-08-07 14:30:24Z

Hello. I'm looking for information on one James Birch, with 13 Field Squadon (Australian?) stationed at Filey in Yorkshire at some point.His father was also in the army.
Many thanks,
Jenny

Jonathan Birch of Manchester England

stowsmeg — 2009-07-30 07:14:08Z

Does anyone have any info on Jonathan Birch born 1733 Manchester England? He married Ann Watkinson 1763 in Derbyshire and died in 1764. His father was Robert (no info on him) and mother unknown.
Jonathan's only child Robert (born 1764) died in 1849, but I am unable to locate him in the 1841 Census.

Any help much appreciated.

Re: Barnabas Birch, Shipwright, Essex b 1840

SarahBurch98 — 2009-02-22 16:23:17Z

Hi
My name is Sarah.According to the information I have been able to trace & believe you me it has been difficult. The Barnabus Birch I have listed in my family tree is the brother of my great great grandfather Wm Zachariah Birch. My search has been made very difficult as it appears the spelling of the name changed to BURCH at some point later on. I'm not sure if all the family members name changed to the 'UR' version. And also if this was just a spelling error. In any case case it stuck with my part of the family as I'm a BURCH.This change may have occurred around the 1870's, but who knows maybe it has happened before?
Anyway back to Barnabus, the info I have is a Barnabus Birch born 1840 at Rowhedge Street,East Bergholt,Essex.Accoding to the 1861 census his occupation was Ship's Carpenter, & later in 1891 as Shipwright. His wife is listed as Lydia. I have the date of death as 1915 in Orsett,Grays,England. I believe Grays is in Essex, but you will need to check. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you would like more info. I will try if I can, but as Barnabus is my ancestors brother I have not researched to a great degree.
regards
Sarah

John BIRCH, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England married Mary?

amandacurran1 — 2009-07-08 21:52:50Z

Searching for ancestors, descendants of John Birch b Abt. 01 Aug 1747 Ellesmere married Mary ?

Children: All born Ellesmere.

Mary Ch 1795
John Ch 1797
Ann B 1795 Ch 1799
Edward Ch 1801
Thomas Ch 1804
Sarah Ch 1807
Susannah Ch 1809
Francis b 1810 Ch 1811

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

hbradshaw1985 — 2009-05-18 20:29:40Z

Hi,

Not sure why I'm not getting your messages. I've been recieving emails from other people this evening. My email is helen.bradshaw@hotmail.co.uk - all in lower case. I hope it works!

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

hbradshaw1985 — 2009-05-17 21:40:25Z

Hi Richard,

I am not a full ancestry member so I can't see your personal email so will post on here. I'm pleased you got in touch and maybe we can find a link with our family tree. I'd be interested to discover more. My name is Helen and my email is helen.bradshaw@hotmail.co.uk.

Thanks.

Re: BIRCH of Staffordshire, England

hbradshaw1985 — 2009-02-16 17:13:05Z

Hi,

I too am researching the Birch family from Staffordshire. I have got as far back as my 5x g grandad William Birch who had son's Enoch and Joshua that I know of but am sure their are many more children. I am unsure of who William was married too but I have information on both Enoch and Joshua. They originated from Reapsmoor, Fawfieldhead and I am descended from Joshua who moved to Hyde around 1840. Do we have any links?

Re: Joshua Birch

hbradshaw1985 — 2009-02-16 16:50:28Z

Joshua Birch is my 4 x great grandad and we definatly have a link as the dates you have given are an absolute match. He was born in Staffordshire and moved to Hyde with his brother where they both settled. Joshua's father was William Birch. I live in Warrington so still close to Manchester. Please get in touch so we can swap info and discovery more about the family, I have already done quite a bit of research.
Helen

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

richardbirch2000 — 2009-05-17 17:11:28Z

My Name is Richard Birch and I may be able to supply you with substatial info. I live now in St Ives Cornwall, but was born in Nottingham in 1957. All the rest of my family are still in Nottingham or Newark. please email me if you interested I need to get to know you better before I give you the information.

Regards, Richard G Birch

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

richardbirch2000 — 2009-05-18 20:26:18Z

Helen, Your email address there is a problem I have tried several times to reply through my yahoo account and it returns it. There is a problem with your email address.

Regards Rich birch

Re: Birch family with links to Cheshire/Nottingham and Derbyshire

richardbirch2000 — 2009-05-18 20:35:48Z

Okay Helen its gone to you now no idea why it didnt before tried 5 times. R B

Re: Rose Birch

Mrixx18 — 2009-07-02 22:40:00Z

Hey Alan Venn, don't know if your still on here considering you posted that message in 2000 but Rose Birch is my Great-Grandmother through her daughter Rosemary who is Eddies sister right? Can't remember how you're related to him :)
Marie Youngs :)

Re: Soloman Birch

Danette_Birch — 2009-03-28 19:15:28Z

I have a Soloman Birch born in NY in 1828. He would be my husbands Great,great great grandfather. Do you have any info that you might like to share? Danette Birch

Re: William BIRCH (b. 1715 /d. 1786) of Neston, Cheshire

momsey628 — 2009-02-07 21:09:38Z

will birch 1715 married ann jones from Shopshire.(his first wife died.Peter and Catherine were the children

Re: William BIRCH (b. 1715 /d. 1786) of Neston, Cheshire

momsey628 — 2009-02-07 21:02:59Z

Hi
I just started my birch family tree on ancestry.com and have the same birches you have.