STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1904, page 1, column 6

CHESTER BURCH, 29 Jul 1848 - 24 May 1904

   Chester Burch was born in Otsego township, Steuben county, Indiana, 
July 29, 1848, and died at his home in Scott township, May 24, 1904, aged 
56 years, 8 months and 25 days.  On June 28, 1868, he was united in 
marriage with Miss Jane Maxton, and to the union was born one child, now 
Mrs. Etta Nichols, of Scott township.  In 1871 he built a log house and 
with his wife moved on the land which at the time of his death constituted 
his farm and pleasant home.  He also the same year united with the 
Christian church and ever remained a faithful member.  He was a splendid 
neighbor, honest and industrious, and by hard work and economy achieved 
success.  He was a great sufferer for many months.  He leaves to mourn 
their loss a wife, daughter, two grandchildren, two sisters, a brother and 
many friends.  Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Elder Veach, 
of Metz, the Odd Fellows having services at the grave.  A large number of 
friends and members of the lodge were in attendance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Chester Burch, 29 Jul 1848 - 24 May 1904, married Jane (Maxton) Burch, 
1847 - 1925.  They are buried at South Scott Cemetery, Steuben County, 
Indiana.  He is the son of Chester Burch, 22 Mar 1810 - 26 Jan 1879, and 
Polly (Davis) Burch, 13 Apr 1812 - 13 Oct 1901.  His stepfather was Henry 
Burch, 06 Jul 1822 - 18 Oct 1907.  They are buried at North Otsego 
Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.  Both of Polly's husbands were sons of 
Oliver and Anna (Hale) Burch.

   Daughter, Arzetta/Arsetta (Burch) Nichols, 1872 - 1960, married Solomon 
Nichols, 1866 - 1942.  Arzetta is buried at South Scott cemetery.  Solomon 
is buried at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.

"History of Steuben County, Indiana-1885," page 817, biography of father, 
Chester Burch; pages 817, 818, biography of uncle/stepfather, Henry Burch.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree Seibel Lewis, 
Vol. 1, pages 243, 244, 245; Vol. 2, pages 1350, 1354.
Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net