Alvan V. Burch
Alvan Vernon Burch, Sr. | |
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Alvan V. Burch, Sr. in 1946 | |
| Indiana State Auditor | |
| In office December 1, 1944 – December 1, 1948 | |
| Governor | Henry F. Schricker Ralph F. Gates |
| Preceded by | Richard T. James |
| Succeeded by | James M. Propst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1886 Crawford County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1973 (aged 87) Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Violet Hadley 1907– Janet Beckhan Velma Bohier –death |
| Residence(s) | Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Alvan Vernon Burch, Sr. (also called A. V. Burch) (May 27, 1886 – November 21, 1973) was an American businessperson, public servant, inventor and politician. He served as chairman of the first Indiana State Highway Commission and was a leader in the development of Highway 40, Highway 50 and the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge. Burch served as Indiana State Auditor from 1944 until 1948. As long-time president of Burch Plow Company, he co-invented a rotary wheel hoe.