Roche, Patrick c1810 - 1900

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Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:28

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer April 10, 1900, FP, C4

The aged father of W. H. Roche died at his home in Afton, Monday morning, April 9th. He had been a resident and on the farm where he died since 1855, we are told. A more extended notice hereafter.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer April 13, 1900, LP.C6

Patrick Roche, died at his home in Cecelia, Sunday, his death being due to old age. His sons, Wm. and wife of Cresco, and Jerry of Chicago were in attendance at the funeral which occured{sic} at Cecelia, Tuesday morning from the Catholic church, Rev. Father Nelson officiating.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer April 17, 1900, FP, C5

Patrick Roche,
who died April 8, 1900, at his home in Afton, came to this county in 1856, locating upon the farm where he died. He was born in Ireland, coming to the United States several years before locating in this county. He was aged about 90, perhaps a little over that at his death. He was the father of nine children who survive him, three sons and six daughters. Of the very early settlers of that portion of the county we can recall but three, Wm. Roche, a brother of the deceased, John Madden and Patrick Riley, all well advanced in years. The deceased was an honorable, upright man, and left the impress of his character for integrity upon his children, one of which is Wm. H. Roche of Cresco.

Transcriber's Note: The date of death varies between the two articles.