Son of Patrick Roach of Ireland.
1870 Census - Union Twp., Madison County, Ohio
John Roach 35 Laborer Ireland
Anna Roach 35 Ireland
Julia Roach 4 Illinois
John Roach 2 Illinois
Ellen Dineen 77 Ireland
Mary Riley 28 Ireland
Peter Kelly 21 Ireland
John is found in the 1880 Allen County, Madison Twp., Census as being 45 years of age. He is living with his wife, Anna and three children; Julia, age 13, John, age 11, and Mary, age 8. The first two children born in Illinois and the last child, Ohio.
John came to the United States in 1859.
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The Weekly Breeze
July 15, 1886
So far as can be ascertained, Johnny Roach, residing on the Adam Scarr farm east of town has the largest wheat crop and the best attended field of corn in this township. As a farmer, Johnny's a hustler.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 5, 1886
Samuel Scott threshed seventeen and a half bushels of oats from thirteen dozen of sheaves, for Johnny Roach, last Monday. Who can beat this?
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The Weekly Breeze
September 9, 1886
Johnny Roach, of ________, appeared to be one of the leading speakers at the democratic convention, last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 17, 1887
Johnny Roach and Dr. S.P. Stevens engaged in a rather windy conversation, on Tuesday of this week, which afforded the large crowd that soon congregated about them considerable amusement.
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The Monroeville Breeze
March 1, 1888
John Roach, residing near Monroeville, has rented the Elias Whitmore farm near this place and will move there on the latter part of this week.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 28, 1888
It is said that Johnny Roach had the misfortune to lose his cane at the convention last Saturday. As it was made from the hickory pole raised in this place during the campaign that elected the first democratic president for many years, it was valued quite highly by Johnny.
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The Weekly Breeze
December 5, 1889
J. Roach challenges any farmer for a hog that will dress 189 pounds when it only weighs 200 live weight.
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Weekly Breeze
May 15, 1890
J.J. Roach and J.J. Marquardt, both prominent citizens and leading politicians, in the ranks of Democracy, in Madison township are in trouble. In a quarrel last Monday, Roach struck Marquardt over the head with a bucket. The case was brought before Esq. Bauserman, a change of venue was taken before your honor, and will be heard later at 1 o'clock.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 24, 1892
Owing to ill health J.J. Roach has resigned his position as road supervisor of district No. 1. J. Riley is his successor.
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Weekly Breeze
June 27, 1895
The dwelling house of J.J. Roach, west of town, was struck by lightning last Monday evening. The shock passed through a room in which Mr. and Mrs. Roach were seated and within two or three inches of Uncle Johnie's head, but no one was hurt and but little damage done, but it is reported that the occupants were badly frightened.
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The Monroeville Breeze
October 28, 1897
Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Madison township, who has been stopping in Fort Wayne for several months past has returned home to remain for several months.
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The Monroeville Breeze
April 26, 1900
Johnnie Roach Jr., who last week disposed of his farming implements at public auction, will move his family to Fort Wayne today. He has secured a permanent position in that city. By his removal, this part of Allen county will not only lose him and family as citizens, but his venerable aged father who for years past has been a lively resident of Monroe and Madison townships. In political times Uncle Johnny Roach has always been at the helm laboring for his friends. That his labors are appreciated by aspirants to office is evident from the fine cane presented to him Tuesday last by nominees George Stout, for sheriff, Edward Orff and A.R. Schnitker for commissioners and John Aiken for superior court judge.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 20, 1901
John Roach Sr and John Roach Jr and family of Ft. Wayne were in town Wednesday attending the funeral of August Savieo.
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Monroeville Breeze March 22, 1906
John J. Roach, for many years a resident of Madison and Monroe townships and who moved to Fort Wayne several years ago with his son John with whom he made his home since that time, died shortly after 8 o'clock Friday evening, March 16, 1906 at the home of his 327 Montgomery street from paralysis with which he had been stricken on Sunday, March 11th.
Mr. Roach was a native of County Cork, Ireland, but came to America many years ago and was well up in years, but up to a few years ago was quite robust and always enjoyed the best of health. In life he was a faithful member of the Catholic church and for many years has held his connection with the St. Rose church of this place and the funeral was conducted there at 9:30 Tuesday morning by the pastor Rev. Father Conroy. The remains having arrived here on the 8 o'clock a.m., train over the Pennsylvania line and taken direct to the church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The surviving relatives are a son, John Roach, with whom he made his home and a daughter Mrs. Julia Beauchot, ov Monroe township, who mourn the loss of a father whose place can never be filled.
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Journal Gazette - March 17, 1906
John J. Roach, seventy-five years of age, died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening of paralysis, from which he had been a sufferer since last Sunday, when he was stricken.
He was born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 1831 and came to this country when a young man. He resided in Allen county many years, fifteen of which were spent in Monroeville and six in Fort Wayne. He is survived by one son, John Roach and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Beauchot.
The remains will be taken from the home, 327 Montgomery street, Monday morning and removed to Monroeville where services will be held in St. Rose Catholic church. Interment will take place at Monroeville.
1870 Census - Union Twp., Madison County, Ohio
John Roach 35 Laborer Ireland
Anna Roach 35 Ireland
Julia Roach 4 Illinois
John Roach 2 Illinois
Ellen Dineen 77 Ireland
Mary Riley 28 Ireland
Peter Kelly 21 Ireland
John is found in the 1880 Allen County, Madison Twp., Census as being 45 years of age. He is living with his wife, Anna and three children; Julia, age 13, John, age 11, and Mary, age 8. The first two children born in Illinois and the last child, Ohio.
John came to the United States in 1859.
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The Weekly Breeze
July 15, 1886
So far as can be ascertained, Johnny Roach, residing on the Adam Scarr farm east of town has the largest wheat crop and the best attended field of corn in this township. As a farmer, Johnny's a hustler.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 5, 1886
Samuel Scott threshed seventeen and a half bushels of oats from thirteen dozen of sheaves, for Johnny Roach, last Monday. Who can beat this?
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The Weekly Breeze
September 9, 1886
Johnny Roach, of ________, appeared to be one of the leading speakers at the democratic convention, last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 17, 1887
Johnny Roach and Dr. S.P. Stevens engaged in a rather windy conversation, on Tuesday of this week, which afforded the large crowd that soon congregated about them considerable amusement.
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The Monroeville Breeze
March 1, 1888
John Roach, residing near Monroeville, has rented the Elias Whitmore farm near this place and will move there on the latter part of this week.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 28, 1888
It is said that Johnny Roach had the misfortune to lose his cane at the convention last Saturday. As it was made from the hickory pole raised in this place during the campaign that elected the first democratic president for many years, it was valued quite highly by Johnny.
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The Weekly Breeze
December 5, 1889
J. Roach challenges any farmer for a hog that will dress 189 pounds when it only weighs 200 live weight.
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Weekly Breeze
May 15, 1890
J.J. Roach and J.J. Marquardt, both prominent citizens and leading politicians, in the ranks of Democracy, in Madison township are in trouble. In a quarrel last Monday, Roach struck Marquardt over the head with a bucket. The case was brought before Esq. Bauserman, a change of venue was taken before your honor, and will be heard later at 1 o'clock.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 24, 1892
Owing to ill health J.J. Roach has resigned his position as road supervisor of district No. 1. J. Riley is his successor.
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Weekly Breeze
June 27, 1895
The dwelling house of J.J. Roach, west of town, was struck by lightning last Monday evening. The shock passed through a room in which Mr. and Mrs. Roach were seated and within two or three inches of Uncle Johnie's head, but no one was hurt and but little damage done, but it is reported that the occupants were badly frightened.
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The Monroeville Breeze
October 28, 1897
Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Madison township, who has been stopping in Fort Wayne for several months past has returned home to remain for several months.
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The Monroeville Breeze
April 26, 1900
Johnnie Roach Jr., who last week disposed of his farming implements at public auction, will move his family to Fort Wayne today. He has secured a permanent position in that city. By his removal, this part of Allen county will not only lose him and family as citizens, but his venerable aged father who for years past has been a lively resident of Monroe and Madison townships. In political times Uncle Johnny Roach has always been at the helm laboring for his friends. That his labors are appreciated by aspirants to office is evident from the fine cane presented to him Tuesday last by nominees George Stout, for sheriff, Edward Orff and A.R. Schnitker for commissioners and John Aiken for superior court judge.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 20, 1901
John Roach Sr and John Roach Jr and family of Ft. Wayne were in town Wednesday attending the funeral of August Savieo.
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Monroeville Breeze March 22, 1906
John J. Roach, for many years a resident of Madison and Monroe townships and who moved to Fort Wayne several years ago with his son John with whom he made his home since that time, died shortly after 8 o'clock Friday evening, March 16, 1906 at the home of his 327 Montgomery street from paralysis with which he had been stricken on Sunday, March 11th.
Mr. Roach was a native of County Cork, Ireland, but came to America many years ago and was well up in years, but up to a few years ago was quite robust and always enjoyed the best of health. In life he was a faithful member of the Catholic church and for many years has held his connection with the St. Rose church of this place and the funeral was conducted there at 9:30 Tuesday morning by the pastor Rev. Father Conroy. The remains having arrived here on the 8 o'clock a.m., train over the Pennsylvania line and taken direct to the church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The surviving relatives are a son, John Roach, with whom he made his home and a daughter Mrs. Julia Beauchot, ov Monroe township, who mourn the loss of a father whose place can never be filled.
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Journal Gazette - March 17, 1906
John J. Roach, seventy-five years of age, died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening of paralysis, from which he had been a sufferer since last Sunday, when he was stricken.
He was born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 1831 and came to this country when a young man. He resided in Allen county many years, fifteen of which were spent in Monroeville and six in Fort Wayne. He is survived by one son, John Roach and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Beauchot.
The remains will be taken from the home, 327 Montgomery street, Monday morning and removed to Monroeville where services will be held in St. Rose Catholic church. Interment will take place at Monroeville.
Son of Patrick Roach of Ireland.
1870 Census - Union Twp., Madison County, Ohio
John Roach 35 Laborer Ireland
Anna Roach 35 Ireland
Julia Roach 4 Illinois
John Roach 2 Illinois
Ellen Dineen 77 Ireland
Mary Riley 28 Ireland
Peter Kelly 21 Ireland
John is found in the 1880 Allen County, Madison Twp., Census as being 45 years of age. He is living with his wife, Anna and three children; Julia, age 13, John, age 11, and Mary, age 8. The first two children born in Illinois and the last child, Ohio.
John came to the United States in 1859.
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The Weekly Breeze
July 15, 1886
So far as can be ascertained, Johnny Roach, residing on the Adam Scarr farm east of town has the largest wheat crop and the best attended field of corn in this township. As a farmer, Johnny's a hustler.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 5, 1886
Samuel Scott threshed seventeen and a half bushels of oats from thirteen dozen of sheaves, for Johnny Roach, last Monday. Who can beat this?
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The Weekly Breeze
September 9, 1886
Johnny Roach, of ________, appeared to be one of the leading speakers at the democratic convention, last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 17, 1887
Johnny Roach and Dr. S.P. Stevens engaged in a rather windy conversation, on Tuesday of this week, which afforded the large crowd that soon congregated about them considerable amusement.
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The Monroeville Breeze
March 1, 1888
John Roach, residing near Monroeville, has rented the Elias Whitmore farm near this place and will move there on the latter part of this week.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 28, 1888
It is said that Johnny Roach had the misfortune to lose his cane at the convention last Saturday. As it was made from the hickory pole raised in this place during the campaign that elected the first democratic president for many years, it was valued quite highly by Johnny.
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The Weekly Breeze
December 5, 1889
J. Roach challenges any farmer for a hog that will dress 189 pounds when it only weighs 200 live weight.
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Weekly Breeze
May 15, 1890
J.J. Roach and J.J. Marquardt, both prominent citizens and leading politicians, in the ranks of Democracy, in Madison township are in trouble. In a quarrel last Monday, Roach struck Marquardt over the head with a bucket. The case was brought before Esq. Bauserman, a change of venue was taken before your honor, and will be heard later at 1 o'clock.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 24, 1892
Owing to ill health J.J. Roach has resigned his position as road supervisor of district No. 1. J. Riley is his successor.
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Weekly Breeze
June 27, 1895
The dwelling house of J.J. Roach, west of town, was struck by lightning last Monday evening. The shock passed through a room in which Mr. and Mrs. Roach were seated and within two or three inches of Uncle Johnie's head, but no one was hurt and but little damage done, but it is reported that the occupants were badly frightened.
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The Monroeville Breeze
October 28, 1897
Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Madison township, who has been stopping in Fort Wayne for several months past has returned home to remain for several months.
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The Monroeville Breeze
April 26, 1900
Johnnie Roach Jr., who last week disposed of his farming implements at public auction, will move his family to Fort Wayne today. He has secured a permanent position in that city. By his removal, this part of Allen county will not only lose him and family as citizens, but his venerable aged father who for years past has been a lively resident of Monroe and Madison townships. In political times Uncle Johnny Roach has always been at the helm laboring for his friends. That his labors are appreciated by aspirants to office is evident from the fine cane presented to him Tuesday last by nominees George Stout, for sheriff, Edward Orff and A.R. Schnitker for commissioners and John Aiken for superior court judge.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 20, 1901
John Roach Sr and John Roach Jr and family of Ft. Wayne were in town Wednesday attending the funeral of August Savieo.
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Monroeville Breeze March 22, 1906
John J. Roach, for many years a resident of Madison and Monroe townships and who moved to Fort Wayne several years ago with his son John with whom he made his home since that time, died shortly after 8 o'clock Friday evening, March 16, 1906 at the home of his 327 Montgomery street from paralysis with which he had been stricken on Sunday, March 11th.
Mr. Roach was a native of County Cork, Ireland, but came to America many years ago and was well up in years, but up to a few years ago was quite robust and always enjoyed the best of health. In life he was a faithful member of the Catholic church and for many years has held his connection with the St. Rose church of this place and the funeral was conducted there at 9:30 Tuesday morning by the pastor Rev. Father Conroy. The remains having arrived here on the 8 o'clock a.m., train over the Pennsylvania line and taken direct to the church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The surviving relatives are a son, John Roach, with whom he made his home and a daughter Mrs. Julia Beauchot, ov Monroe township, who mourn the loss of a father whose place can never be filled.
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Journal Gazette - March 17, 1906
John J. Roach, seventy-five years of age, died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening of paralysis, from which he had been a sufferer since last Sunday, when he was stricken.
He was born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 1831 and came to this country when a young man. He resided in Allen county many years, fifteen of which were spent in Monroeville and six in Fort Wayne. He is survived by one son, John Roach and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Beauchot.
The remains will be taken from the home, 327 Montgomery street, Monday morning and removed to Monroeville where services will be held in St. Rose Catholic church. Interment will take place at Monroeville.
1870 Census - Union Twp., Madison County, Ohio
John Roach 35 Laborer Ireland
Anna Roach 35 Ireland
Julia Roach 4 Illinois
John Roach 2 Illinois
Ellen Dineen 77 Ireland
Mary Riley 28 Ireland
Peter Kelly 21 Ireland
John is found in the 1880 Allen County, Madison Twp., Census as being 45 years of age. He is living with his wife, Anna and three children; Julia, age 13, John, age 11, and Mary, age 8. The first two children born in Illinois and the last child, Ohio.
John came to the United States in 1859.
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The Weekly Breeze
July 15, 1886
So far as can be ascertained, Johnny Roach, residing on the Adam Scarr farm east of town has the largest wheat crop and the best attended field of corn in this township. As a farmer, Johnny's a hustler.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 5, 1886
Samuel Scott threshed seventeen and a half bushels of oats from thirteen dozen of sheaves, for Johnny Roach, last Monday. Who can beat this?
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The Weekly Breeze
September 9, 1886
Johnny Roach, of ________, appeared to be one of the leading speakers at the democratic convention, last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 17, 1887
Johnny Roach and Dr. S.P. Stevens engaged in a rather windy conversation, on Tuesday of this week, which afforded the large crowd that soon congregated about them considerable amusement.
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The Monroeville Breeze
March 1, 1888
John Roach, residing near Monroeville, has rented the Elias Whitmore farm near this place and will move there on the latter part of this week.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 28, 1888
It is said that Johnny Roach had the misfortune to lose his cane at the convention last Saturday. As it was made from the hickory pole raised in this place during the campaign that elected the first democratic president for many years, it was valued quite highly by Johnny.
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The Weekly Breeze
December 5, 1889
J. Roach challenges any farmer for a hog that will dress 189 pounds when it only weighs 200 live weight.
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Weekly Breeze
May 15, 1890
J.J. Roach and J.J. Marquardt, both prominent citizens and leading politicians, in the ranks of Democracy, in Madison township are in trouble. In a quarrel last Monday, Roach struck Marquardt over the head with a bucket. The case was brought before Esq. Bauserman, a change of venue was taken before your honor, and will be heard later at 1 o'clock.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 24, 1892
Owing to ill health J.J. Roach has resigned his position as road supervisor of district No. 1. J. Riley is his successor.
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Weekly Breeze
June 27, 1895
The dwelling house of J.J. Roach, west of town, was struck by lightning last Monday evening. The shock passed through a room in which Mr. and Mrs. Roach were seated and within two or three inches of Uncle Johnie's head, but no one was hurt and but little damage done, but it is reported that the occupants were badly frightened.
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The Monroeville Breeze
October 28, 1897
Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Madison township, who has been stopping in Fort Wayne for several months past has returned home to remain for several months.
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The Monroeville Breeze
April 26, 1900
Johnnie Roach Jr., who last week disposed of his farming implements at public auction, will move his family to Fort Wayne today. He has secured a permanent position in that city. By his removal, this part of Allen county will not only lose him and family as citizens, but his venerable aged father who for years past has been a lively resident of Monroe and Madison townships. In political times Uncle Johnny Roach has always been at the helm laboring for his friends. That his labors are appreciated by aspirants to office is evident from the fine cane presented to him Tuesday last by nominees George Stout, for sheriff, Edward Orff and A.R. Schnitker for commissioners and John Aiken for superior court judge.
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The Weekly Breeze
June 20, 1901
John Roach Sr and John Roach Jr and family of Ft. Wayne were in town Wednesday attending the funeral of August Savieo.
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Monroeville Breeze March 22, 1906
John J. Roach, for many years a resident of Madison and Monroe townships and who moved to Fort Wayne several years ago with his son John with whom he made his home since that time, died shortly after 8 o'clock Friday evening, March 16, 1906 at the home of his 327 Montgomery street from paralysis with which he had been stricken on Sunday, March 11th.
Mr. Roach was a native of County Cork, Ireland, but came to America many years ago and was well up in years, but up to a few years ago was quite robust and always enjoyed the best of health. In life he was a faithful member of the Catholic church and for many years has held his connection with the St. Rose church of this place and the funeral was conducted there at 9:30 Tuesday morning by the pastor Rev. Father Conroy. The remains having arrived here on the 8 o'clock a.m., train over the Pennsylvania line and taken direct to the church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The surviving relatives are a son, John Roach, with whom he made his home and a daughter Mrs. Julia Beauchot, ov Monroe township, who mourn the loss of a father whose place can never be filled.
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Journal Gazette - March 17, 1906
John J. Roach, seventy-five years of age, died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening of paralysis, from which he had been a sufferer since last Sunday, when he was stricken.
He was born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 1831 and came to this country when a young man. He resided in Allen county many years, fifteen of which were spent in Monroeville and six in Fort Wayne. He is survived by one son, John Roach and one daughter, Mrs. Julia Beauchot.
The remains will be taken from the home, 327 Montgomery street, Monday morning and removed to Monroeville where services will be held in St. Rose Catholic church. Interment will take place at Monroeville.
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