George Roach (mayor)
George Roach | |
|---|---|
| 12th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office October 6, 1713 – October 4, 1714 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Dickinson |
| Succeeded by | Richard Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Died | November 1744 |
George Roach (also spelled Roch; died November 1744) was the 12th Mayor of Philadelphia, serving during the colonial era.
Career
Roach began merchanting in Philadelphia in 1703, having arrived around that time from Antigua. He had been trading with London companies.[1] and served in the Pennsylvania justice system from 1704 until 1716. He was a member of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania from 1704 to 1716,[2] an alderman from 1708 onwards,[3][4] and later served as Mayor of Philadelphia from October 6, 1713, to October 5, 1714.[5]
Personal life
Roach died in November 1744.[2]
References
- ↑ Diamondstone, Judith Marion (1969). The Philadelphia Corporation, 1701-1776. University of Pennsylvania. p. 18.
- 1 2 "Justice George Roach (Roch/Roche/Rock)" (PDF). Judiciary of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Council, Philadelphia (Pa ) Councils Common (1847). Journal of the Common Council, of the City of Philadelphia, for ... J. Van Court, Printer. p. 55.
- ↑ Scharf, John Thomas; Westcott, Thompson (1884). History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884. L. H. Everts & Company. p. 1772.
- ↑ Council, Philadelphia (Pa ) Councils Common (1847). Minutes of the Common Council of the City of Philadelphia: 1704-1776. Crissey & Markley. p. 99.
