Sunday, January 27, 2013

Civil War Veteran: William Lewis Roach

William Lewis Roach
Born:  November 7, 1840 in Kaskaskia, Randolph County, Illinois
Died:  March 13, 1926 in Hemet, Riverside County, California
CO G 1ST REG ILL MARINE ARTY

According to his obituary Mr. Roach served in the Civil War and was buried in the Soldier's Section at his request.  His occupation was in mining, contracting and construction.  He spent the last three years of his life in Hemet, California.

Unable to find any information on an Illinois Marine Artillery Unit or on Mr. Roach's military service.

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