Edward Roche

Biography

Edward Roche lived during a significant period of American development, his life encompassing the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the new nation. Born in 1754, Roche was part of the generation that came of age during the struggle for independence.

Roche's sixty-seven years of life placed him among those who witnessed the transformation of the American colonies into a sovereign nation. His burial at Old Swedes Churchyard reflects the deep religious and community roots that characterized early American life and the importance of sacred burial grounds in preserving the memory of those who lived through the nation's formative period.