Note 20 — THE PIONEERS OF UNADILLA VILLAGE. 1784-1840. (continued 2)

Mr. Birch died at his home north of the village in January. 1892. He was a stone mason and for several years was employed on the old Croton Aqueduct in New York city and on the Chenango Canal. He was one of the last survivors in this valley of those who had followed the river in the old rafting days.