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John Barney Burch Sr.

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John Barney Burch Sr.

Birth
Taylor County, Florida, USA
Death
27 Aug 1961 (aged 85)
Taylor County, Florida, USA
Burial
Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA Add to Map
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Parents: George C Burch & Mary Elizabeth Davis

Married: Rosa Ella Adams abt 1907 in Taylor County, Florida

Children:
Willie "Billie" Burch
John Barney Burch Jr
James Louie Burch

He was one of the pioneers in the "turpentine" industry in Taylor County. He was for many years associated with Captain Alston Brown who operated a large naval stores business at Blue Creek (Post Office - Thelma, FL.) This establishment worked convicts whom he hired from the State and various counties. He moved to Perry after that business faded out and he was one of the most valued employees of the "Peacock Store" for many years. He is the father of J. Louie Burch who lived in Perry. -
[found in "They Were Here", Issue #1, published by Taylor County Historical Society and provided by Marissa Swindle (49568564)]
Parents: George C Burch & Mary Elizabeth Davis

Married: Rosa Ella Adams abt 1907 in Taylor County, Florida

Children:
Willie "Billie" Burch
John Barney Burch Jr
James Louie Burch

He was one of the pioneers in the "turpentine" industry in Taylor County. He was for many years associated with Captain Alston Brown who operated a large naval stores business at Blue Creek (Post Office - Thelma, FL.) This establishment worked convicts whom he hired from the State and various counties. He moved to Perry after that business faded out and he was one of the most valued employees of the "Peacock Store" for many years. He is the father of J. Louie Burch who lived in Perry. -
[found in "They Were Here", Issue #1, published by Taylor County Historical Society and provided by Marissa Swindle (49568564)]


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