of Darke County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Roach d. 1887
John Roach
childrenJohn B. Roach · Stephen W. Roach
Source: Biographical Record of Darke County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Shipbuilder.
Built sectional dry docks at Pensacola 1875.
Built cruisers Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and dispatch boat Dolphin for the U.S. government from 1883.
Made assignment July 18, 1885.
Died January 10, 1887.
Son John B. Roach succeeded to shipbuilding interests.
Son Stephen W. Roach inherited the Morgan Iron Works at New York.
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