Captain Thomas Roche
Title
Captain Thomas Roche
Description
Born New York state 1851. Started work on lake on schooner Trial 1861. Mate under Captain Kelley later. On the ocean 1868-1873. Master of many steamers on lakes later Diedin Chicago 05/29/1915.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
1851-01-01
Name
Captain Thomas Roche
Date
1851-01-01
Notes
Born New York state 1851. Started work on lake on schooner Trial 1861. Mate under Captain Kelley later. On the ocean 1868-1873. Master of many steamers on lakes later Diedin Chicago 05/29/1915.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“Captain Thomas Roche,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed September 24, 2026, https://collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/115742.