Isaac Roach
American politician (1786–1848)
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Isaac Roach (February 24, 1786 – December 29, 1848) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as mayor of Philadelphia, from 1838 to 1839. He was a captain in the United States Army and fought in the War of 1812.[1] He was brevetted to Major in April 1823,[2] and resigned from the army on April 1, 1824.[3] He became the mayor of Philadelphia in 1838 and was later appointed the Treasurer of the Mint.[4]
Preceded byJohn Swift
Succeeded byJohn Swift
BornFebruary 24, 1786
DiedDecember 29, 1848 (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Isaac Roach | |
|---|---|
| 62nd Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office October 16, 1838 – October 15, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | John Swift |
| Succeeded by | John Swift |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1786 |
| Died | December 29, 1848 (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Huddell (m. 1819) |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
On October 4, 1819, Roach married Mary Huddell.[5]
Roach died in 1848 in Philadelphia, where he is buried in St. Peter's churchyard.
