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
[edit source]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
[edit source]Roach died in November 1744.[2]
References
[edit source]- ↑ 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.
