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Author: johngastineau
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The story goes that Benjamin wanted to move his family west. Marium followed as far as the
Wabash River but would not cross returning to Greene County. Benjamin apparently died at
his campsite. He is buried in Illinois. There is a marker in Greene County indicating
same. Among the items recovered was a family bible with the following notes. Some added
long after Benjamin's death. Daniel Burch b. 12/29/1855, Thomas P. Burch b.2/28/1858,
Thomas Neal b. 2/7/1872, Lorina Neal d. 10/11/1872 was married to J.H. Neal 4/28/1841,
Lula M. Burch b. 1/21/1887 d. 9/1/1888, Louisa Burch b. 1/24/1844, Malinda Burch b.
5/27/1847, Mariah Burch b. 3/9/1851, Mary Polly Burch b 12/2/1853.
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