Jason B. Roach (June 22, 1829 – March 18, 1906) was an American politician and physician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Carroll County from 1858 to 1860.
Jason B. Roach | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Carroll County district | |
| In office 1858–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Silas Potts |
| Succeeded by | Amos E. Buss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1829 near Carrollton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1906 (aged 76) Alliance, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Delila Ashbrook |
| Children | 4 |
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Early life
editJason B. Roach was born on June 22, 1829, near Carrollton, Ohio, to Mary and Samuel Roach. When he was an infant, his family moved to Robertsville. At a young age, he studied cabinetmaking and ornamental painting in Paris and then attended the seminary in Marlboro. He then studied medicine in Augusta.[1]
Career
editIn 1862, Roach enlisted in Company F of the 126th Ohio Infantry Regiment. He participated in some battles and then worked in the hospital service. He was honorably discharged in August 1865.[1]
Roach was a Republican. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Carroll County from 1858 to 1860.[1][2] He also served as justice of the peace for 24 years.[1]
Roach worked as a physician. In 1885, he retired and moved to Alliance.[1]
Personal life
editRoach married Delila Ashbrook. They had two sons and two daughters, William M., John A., Olive and Eva.[1]
Roach died on March 18, 1906, in Alliance.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f John Danner, ed. (1904). Old Landmarks of Canton and Stark County, Ohio. pp. 511–512. Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 365. Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Dr. Roach Dead". The Stark County Democrat. March 20, 1906. p. 1. Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
