Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908
Biographical Note
James Jeffrey 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.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
"Comrade" and untitled poem, 1890 April 27, undated
Obituaries of James Jeffrey Roche published in periodicals, including La Tribune de Geneve, Boston Traveler, and Boston Herald; two poems written in Roche's hand, one entitled "The Comrade"; and a piece of paper with Roche's signature.
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
Roche's autograph, 1887 August
Obituaries of James Jeffrey Roche published in periodicals, including La Tribune de Geneve, Boston Traveler, and Boston Herald; two poems written in Roche's hand, one entitled "The Comrade"; and a piece of paper with Roche's signature.
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
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