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Michael Roach 1820–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1820

Birth Location: County Clare Ireland

Death Date: 10 Aug 1888

Death Location: North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father: John Roach

Mother: Bridget Lynch

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Donovan, Catharine Touhey

Children(s): Thomas Roach, Daniel Roach, Minnie Roach

The story of Michael Roach began in 1820 in County Clare Ireland. Michael Roach married Catharine Touhey, Elizabeth I Donovan, and had children including Daniel J Roach, Minnie Agnes Roach, Thomas J Roach. Michael Roach passed away in 1888 in North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael Roach began in 1820 in County Clare Ireland.
  • Michael Roach married Catharine Touhey, Elizabeth I Donovan, and had children including Daniel J Roach, Minnie Agnes Roach, Thomas J Roach.
  • Michael Roach passed away in 1888 in North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Roach
1795–1870
Birth Location: County Clare, Ireland
JR
Bridget Lynch
1797–1884
Birth Location: County Clare, Ireland
BL

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Donovan
1831–
Birth Location: Cork, Cork, Ireland
ED
Catharine Touhey
1827–1860
Birth Location: county clare, killeany, parish, Ireland
CT

Children(s)

Thomas Roach
1855–1927
Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
TR
Daniel Roach
1858–1902
Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
DR
Minnie Roach
1863–1938
Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Michael Roach's Ancestors

Self
Michael Roach
1820–1888
Birth Place: County Clare Ireland
Parents
John Roach
1795–1870
County Clare, Ireland
Bridget Lynch
1797–1884
County Clare, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Roach's Descendants

1.
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Michael Roach (abt 1820–10 Aug 1888) m. Elizabeth (I) Donovan (4 Jul 1831–19 Feb) m. Catharine Touhey (Abt. 1827–15 May 1860)
  1. 1. Thomas (J) Roach 1855–1927 m. Mary (Anne) Donovan 1854–1895
    1. 1. William (James) Roach 1881–1948 m. Delia Monahan 1884–1972
      1. 1. Helen (Cecila) Roach 1925– m. Julian (Robert) Niemczyk 1921–1967
      2. 2. John (Joseph) Roach 1920–2002 m. Agnes (Elizabeth) Clancy 1922–2012
      3. 3. Mary (Agnes) Roach 1914–1997 m. Edward (Michael) Neiman 1914–
      4. 4. Katherine (Elizabeth) Roach 1917–1994 m. Laurier (Joseph) Beaulieu 1914–1995
        1. 1. Raymond (Joseph) Beaulieu 1947–1985
        2. 2. Barbara (Mary) Beaulieu 1943–1986 m. Russell (Bruce) Thompson 1943–2023
      5. 5. William Roach 1920–
    2. 2. Richard (Thomas) Roach 1878–1960 m. Laura (May) Myers 1874–1961
      1. 1. Joseph (R) Roach 1908–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Roach 1892–1969 m. Walter (Ernest) Voight 1897–1928
      1. 1. Walter (Richard) Voight 1921–2008 m. Thelma (Olivia) Goodrich 1919–2004
      2. 2. Robert (J.) Voight 1923–2009 m. Mary (Elizabeth) O'Brien 1925–2012
        1. 1. Robert (J.) Voight 1949–2022
    4. 4. Catherine Roach 1882–1952 m. William (J) O'Conner 1883–1960
      1. 1. Robert (Joseph) O'Connor 1920–1993 m. Angeline (M) Connone 1919–2021
      2. 2. Edward (Matthew) O'Connor 1917–2012 m. Betty (Jane) Cook 1921–2014
        1. 1. Dennis (Edward) Oconnor 1949–1984
      3. 3. William (John) O'Connor 1918–2003 m. Kathleen (A.) Flaherty 1920–2010
      4. 4. Mary (A) O'Conner 1923–2012 m. Donald Wright 1926–2012
    5. 5. Thomas (J) Roach 1888–1942
    6. 6. James Roach 1893–1893
  2. 2. Daniel (J.) Roach 1858–1902
  3. 3. Minnie (Agnes) Roach 1863–1938 m. Emil (Christian) Thiesen 1851–1903
    1. 1. Raymond (Bertrand) Thiesen 1895–1946 m. Edith (Mae) McKnerney 1906–1988
      1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Thiesen 1933–2007 m. Daniel (James) Saunders 1929–2001
      2. 2. Raymond (Bertrand Thiesen) Jr. 1932–2013 m. Kathleen (Patricia) Daly 1938–
    2. 2. Lewis (Wilbur Thiesen) Sr. 1890–1965 m. Mary McMahon 1902–
      1. 1. Lewis (Wilber) Thiesen 1930–1987

Michael Roach's Timeline

18 Records

1820
abt 1820
Birth of Michael Roach in County Clare Ireland
County Clare Ireland
1856
5 Apr 1856
Age 36
Michael Roach - Naturalization in , New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1875
1875
Age 55
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1876
1876
Age 56
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1877
1877
Age 57
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1878
1878
Age 58
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1879
1879
Age 59
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1881
1881
Age 61
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1883
1883
Age 63
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1884
1884
Age 64
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1885
1885
Age 65
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1886
1886
Age 66
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1887
1887
Age 67
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1888
1888
Age 68
Michael Roach resided here in Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, Connecticut, USA
1888
10 Aug 1888
Age 68
Death of Michael Roach in North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1888
9 May 1888
Age 68
Michael Roach - Probate in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1820
    Event Place: County Clare Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 104; Page: 410A; Enumeration District: 054
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M593_111; Page: 411B; Family History Library Film: 545610
    [3] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [4] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New York, New York; Year: 1850; Page Number: 430

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New York, New York; Year: 1850; Page Number: 430

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1856
    Event Place: , New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: M593_111; Page: 411B; Family History Library Film: 545610

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Connecticut City Directories

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 104; Page: 410A; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal - 18 Feb 1888 - Page 3, 18 Feb 1888 Meriden Journal Michael Roach tumor removal 18 Feb 1888

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Meriden Daily Republican - 11 Aug 1888 - Page 2, Michael Roach Funeral Attended by St. Patrick Society 11 Aug 1888 Meriden Journal 11 Aug 1888

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Meriden Daily Republican - 11 Aug 1888 - 3, Obituary for Michael Roach 11 Aug 1888

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Meriden Daily Republican - 13 Aug 1888 - Page 3, Michael Roach St. Patrick's Benevolent Society 13 Aug 1888 Meriden Journal 13 Aug 1888

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal - 8 Sep 1888 - Page 8, Meriden Journal September 8, 1888 Describing Michael Roach's Will 8 Sep 1888

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Meriden, Connecticut
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal - 15 Sep 1888 - Page 3, Meriden Journal September 15, 1888 Michael Roach's Will Notice 15 Sep 1888

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1888
    Event Place: North Colony, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Meriden District); Probate Place: New Haven, Connecticut
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Meriden Daily Republican; Publication Date: 11 Aug 1888; Publication Place: Meriden, Connecticut, USA; ,0.64785516,0.4577767,0.80081475&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 May 1888
    Event Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Meriden District); Probate Place: New Haven, Connecticut
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