Isaac Roach

Isaac Roach (February 24, 1786 – December 29, 1848) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1838 to 1839. He was a captain in the United States Army when he fought in the War of 1812.[1] In 1823, he became a Major.[2] He retired from the military on April 1, 1824.[3] He became the mayor of Philadelphia in 1839 and was later appointed the Treasurer of the Mint.[4]

On October 4, 1819, Roach married Mary Huddell.[5]

Roach died in 1848 in Philadelphia, where he is buried in St. Peter's churchyard.

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Political offices
Preceded by
John Swift
Mayor of Philadelphia
1838–1839
Succeeded by
John Swift