About William James Roche
Lived 1859 – 1937 (aged 77). William James Roche was a Canadian lawyer, politician, diplomat and physician.
William James Roche, (30 November 1859 – 30 September 1937) was a Canadian politician and Conservative Member of Parliament for the Manitoba riding of Marquette in the House of Commons of Canada from 1896 to 1917.
Born in Clandeboye, Canada West,
In 1892, Roche ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Manitoba assembly.
He died in Ottawa at the age of 77.
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Canadian politician (1859–1937)
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William James Roche was born on 30 November 1859 in Lucan Biddulph.
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William James Roche died on 30 September 1937 in Ottawa.
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William James Roche was a lawyer, politician, diplomat and physician.
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