Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908

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American journalist, consul, and writer; editor of the Boston "Pilot," a Catholic journal.

From the description of Papers of James Jeffrey Roche, 1887-1894. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 34689952

From the description of Papers of James Jeffrey Roche [manuscript], 1887-1894. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647879907

Irish-born American journalist, author and diplomat.

Roche was born in Queens County, Ireland, and raised on Prince Edward Island. He attended St. Dunstan's College and moved to Boston in 1866. Roche became assistant editor (1883) and later editor (1890) of The pilot. He published poetry and other literary works, including a biography of John Boyle O'Reilly. He served as United States Consul in Italy and Switzerland.

From the description of James Jeffrey Roche letters, 1870-1915, bulk 1889-1908. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 33256888

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Birth 1847-05-31

Death 1908-04-03

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