Person:Charles Burch (13)

Charles Burch was born about 1753. He and his brother Edward Burch (born about 1764), were reported as cousins of Joseph Burch (1758-1818), but were most likely brothers. Charles (and presumably his brother Edward) and Joseph lived in South Carolina or Georgia, prior to the American Revolutionary War. Joseph Burch’s first wife was Eda (or Edith) Hargrove. Their first child was Charles Burch, born about 1778, in South Carolina.

Charles Burch was born about 1753, in Georgia. He married Marian ?. Later, Charles reportedly married Mary Sarah McDade.

During the American Revolutionary War, Charles served in the Burke County (Georgia) Militia, in Captain Abner Bickham’s Company. He served as a private from August 15, 1781 through February 5, 1782. Charles’ brother, Edward Burch, also served as a private in Captain Bickham’s Company. Captain Abner Bickham was under the command of Colonel Asa Emanuel. Later in 1782, Charles served as a private in Captain Patrick Carr’s Company of the Burke County (Georgia) Rangers. Charles’ brother, Edward Burch, also served as a private in Captain Carr’s Company. The Burke County Rangers were commanded by Colonel James MacKay.

Charles Burch was entitled by certificate to 500 acres of land, “as Refugee & for aiding in defense of this State (Georgia)”, signed by John Twiggs B General, on 6 February 1784. On October 3, 1785, Charles Burch obtained a head right grant for 100 acres of land, “on Little Spirit Creek near Edward Burch’s (land)”, in Richmond County, Georgia. The survey was completed on October 6, 1785.

On August 19, 1790, Charles Burch obtained a head right grant for 100 acres of land, in Richmond County. On August 24, 1790, Charles Burch and his wife, Marian, sold 100 acres of land to Hugh Magee. This land was located on Spirit Creek, adjacent to Charles’ brother, Edward Burch, in Richmond County. This 100 acres of land had been granted to Charles Burch in 1785.

In 1800, Charles Burch and Edward Burch (his brother) lived in Waggoner’s District, in Richmond County. They were listed together, as paying taxes on 586 acres of land.

Later, Charles lived adjacent to Robert Malone, William Brown, Robert Berryhill, and John Davis.

Charles Burch died about 1823, in Richmond County. The Richmond County Court of Ordinary recorded on January 5, 1824, that on November 25th 1823, “Robert Malone applies for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Charles Burch deceased”. His wife’s name was not identified in the Richmond County probate records. On July 6, 1824, Letters of Guardianship were granted to Vincent Tinley as guardian of Blanton Burch, Charles Burch, and Joseph Burch, minor and orphan children of Charles Burch, deceased. On July 10, 1824, Vincent Tinley petitioned the Inferior Court of Richmond County, to sell 150 acres of land in Richmond County, formerly owned by Charles Burch. On October 9, 1824, “The following articles belonged to the Estate of the late Charles Burch dec. and came into my hands Guardian of the Minor Children of Burch, and was by me sold on the 9th day of October last for the Price or sum annexed to each article”. The value of the sales was $63.75, recorded on November 5, 1824, and signed by:

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On May 11, 1825, Vincent Tinley petitioned the Richmond County Court of Ordinary, to sell 100 acres of land, on the waters of Spirit Creek, in Richmond County, being the undivided interest of two heirs of Charles Burch.

Children:

1. Sarah, b. about 1800; m. Vincent Tinley

2. Kelton, b. about 1801; m. Mahala Christian, 20 March 1831 (Richmond County, Georgia)

3. Thomas Blanton, b. 9 March 1804 (Georgia); m. Rebecca Barton, 13 June 1825 (Richmond County, Georgia)

4. Charles, b. 1805 (Georgia); m. Jane Wiggins, 7 January 1828 (Richmond County, Georgia); (2nd) m. Margaret McCullough, 8 August 1860 (Richmond County, Georgia)

5. Joseph Edward, b. 27 August 1808 (Georgia); m. Ann McDillon Brandon, 15 December 1830 (Richmond County, Georgia)

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