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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Preceded by John Swift |
Mayor of Philadelphia 1838–1839 |
Succeeded by John Swift |