The family of James Marshall Burch of Lynchburg, VA

The family of James Marshall Burch of Lynchburg, VA

Updated March 19, 2009
Tracing the generations from Prince Edward, Amherst, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Bedford and Rockbridge Counties and the City of Lynchburg, Virginia from 1784 with the birth of Stephen Burch who reportedly lived to be 114 years old. The father of fifteen children noted for longevity, his most notable son was James Marshall Burch of Civil War fame. James M. Burch was an officer in the CSA and was wounded, captured and escaped several times during his tour of duty. He was a member of the Garland-Rodes Camp and served as dignitary in post-war celebrations for years receiving military honors at his death. He was presented an elaborate and ornate walking cane by the U.S. Ambassador from Mexico. He died at 102 years of age.

Donald W. Stokes
205 Powhatan Drive
Forest,VA 24551
United States
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  • The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA, Feb. 1931 (500 KB)
    Left to right: James Marshall Burch, age 100 yrs old. His son John Henry Burch, Sr, age 56. John Henry's son, John Henry (Percy)Burch, Jr, age 30, and his son, John Percy Burch, Jr, age 5 yrs old.
  • The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA,Feb. 1932 (922 KB)
    James Marshall Burch (left) with Garland-Rodes Camp, Commander R.G Wood, in front of Jones Memorial Library, Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA .
 

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