Background
Roche, William James was born on March 7, 1853 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of William and Margaret (Guiry) Roche.
Roche, William James was born on March 7, 1853 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of William and Margaret (Guiry) Roche.
Saint Mary's Academy, Troy. Master of Arts, Manhattan College, New York, 1876.
Studied law in offices of Townsends & Browne, Troy, and admitted to bar, 1874. Became member Townsends & Roche, 1878, and continued with its successors. Now member Roche, Tierney & Roche.
City attorney, Troy, 1883-1886.
City comptroller, 1886-1890. Corporate Counsel, 1890-1900.
Member State Constitutional Convention, 1894. Trustee Supreme Court Library, Troy.
Trustee Troy Public Library.
Member State Constitutional Convention, 1894. Trustee Supreme Court Library, Troy.
Married Mary L. Campion, June 15, 1880.