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William James Roach 1881–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1881

Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 28 Aug 1948

Death Location: Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Thomas Roach

Mother: Mary Donovan

Spouse(s): Delia Monahan

Children(s): Helen Roach, John Roach, Mary Roach, Katherine Roach, William Roach

In 1881, William James Roach entered the world in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Thomas J Roach And Mary Anne Donovan. In 1900, William James Roach resided in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. In 1917, William James Roach resided in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. William James Roach married Delia Monahan, and had children including Helen Cecila Roach, John Joseph Roach, Katherine Elizabeth Roach, Mary Agnes Roach, William Roach. William James Roach passed away in 1948 in Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William James Roach entered the world in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Thomas J Roach And Mary Anne Donovan.
  • In 1900, William James Roach resided in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1917, William James Roach resided in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • William James Roach married Delia Monahan, and had children including Helen Cecila Roach, John Joseph Roach, Katherine Elizabeth Roach, Mary Agnes Roach, William Roach.
  • William James Roach passed away in 1948 in Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Roach
1855–1927
Birth Location: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Mary Donovan
1854–1895
Birth Location: Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Delia Monahan
1884–1972
Birth Location: Ranrenagh, County Cavan, Ireland
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Children(s)

Helen Roach
1925–
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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John Roach
1920–2002
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
JR
Mary Roach
1914–1997
Birth Location: Hartford, Connecticut
MR
Katherine Roach
1917–1994
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
KR
William Roach
1920–
Birth Location: Hartford, CT, USA
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William Roach's Ancestors

Self
William Roach
1881–1948
Birth Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Thomas J Roach
1855–1927
Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Mary (Anne) Donovan
1854–1895
Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Michael Roach
1820–1888
County Clare Ireland
Catharine Touhey
1827–1860
county clare, killeany, parish, Ireland
Richard Donovan
1816–1888
County Cork, Ireland
Johannah Donovan
1823–1890
County Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Roach
1795–1870
Bridget Lynch
1797–1884
Michael Touhey
1804–1893
Catherine Hogan
1805–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Denis Touhey
1770–

William Roach's Descendants

1.
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William (James) Roach (11 Dec 1881–28 Aug 1948) m. Delia Monahan (20 Jun 1884–5 June 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–

William Roach's Timeline

10 Records

1881
11 Dec 1881
Birth of William James Roach in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
William James Roach resided here in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
William James Roach resided here in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
William James Roach resided here in Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
William James Roach was employed in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
1930
1930
Age 49
William James Roach resided here in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
William James Roach resided here in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
1940
1940
Age 59
William James Roach resided here in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
William James Roach resided here in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1948
28 Aug 1948
Age 67
Death of William James Roach in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1881
    Event Place: Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Connecticut; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1962
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00538; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 10-160
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_183; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 106
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 2340000
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Connecticut; Registration County: Hartford; Roll: 1561894; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0272; FHL microfilm: 1240141
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Hartford Courant; Publication Date: 29 Aug 1948; Publication Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA; ,0.3865172,0.39482757,0.52089745&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0272; FHL microfilm: 1240141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Connecticut; Registration County: Hartford; Roll: 1561894; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_183; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 2340000

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00538; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 10-160

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00538; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 10-160

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Connecticut; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1962
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 18 Feb 1942; Publication Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA; ,0.59886193,0.26131037,0.8723796&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Connecticut; Registration County: Hartford; Roll: 1561894; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1948
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Hartford Courant; Publication Date: 29 Aug 1948; Publication Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA; ,0.3865172,0.39482757,0.52089745&xid=2378
    [4] WEB: Connecticut Death Records, State Vital Records Office; Hartford, Connecticut; Connecticut Vital Records — Index of Deaths, 1897-1968

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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