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+id: settlers-and-builders-of-ohio
+title: Settlers and Builders of Ohio
+subtitle: Member _jure_ William Rees (1834) and Eunice Marcella Burch (1855)
+date: 2024-08-21
+author: k3jph
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+
+The [Settlers and Builders of Ohio](https://www.ogs.org/about/lineage/sbo/)
+lineage society, under the [Ohio Genealogical Society](https://www.ogs.org/)
+(OGS), recognizes the descendants of pioneers who contributed to the development
+and growth of Ohio from its earliest days.  Membership in this society honors
+the lasting legacy of Ohio's early settlers, acknowledging their pivotal role in
+shaping the state's history during a time of significant expansion and
+development in the mid-19th century.
+
+## William Rees and Eunice Marcella Burch
+
+[William Rees](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rees-4587), born in 1834, and
+[Eunice Marcella Burch](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Burch-6263), born in 1855,
+represent the strong roots of Ohio's pioneering spirit. Their lives in Ohio
+during a period marked by rapid growth, agricultural development, and community
+building exemplify the resilience and determination that were necessary to build
+the state's early communities. Through descent from these ancestors, their story
+continues to resonate with their descendants today, offering a window into
+Ohio's rich historical tapestry as it transitioned from a frontier region to a
+thriving state.
+
+## Challenges in Documentation
+
+Documenting the lives of William Rees and Eunice Marcella Burch presented unique
+challenges due to the existence of a nearly identically named couple living in
+New Jersey during the same period. This similarity led to considerable
+difficulties in distinguishing between records belonging to the Ohio settlers
+and those of the New Jersey couple. Through careful research and
+cross-referencing, their correct lineage and Ohio residency were confirmed,
+ensuring that their true legacy is preserved. The meticulous effort required to
+separate these two families highlights the complexities often faced in
+genealogical research.