John James LaRoche and his brothers were prosperous planters of Toogoodoo. He served in Capt. Walter's Co. (Washington Art'y), SC Lt. Art'y. He enlisted at age 40 on Feb 1862 in Adams Run and served for a year. He re-enlisted in Oct 1863 and several months later was making salt for the Confederacy near Adams Run, SC.
He married lst, Susan Clement (d 1866) and with her had eleven children. After the war he married 2nd Sarah Margaret Jenkins. JJL is said to have been buried at Brick House next to his wife Susan but her grave is apparently not marked.
John James LaRoche and his brothers were prosperous planters of Toogoodoo. He served in Capt. Walter's Co. (Washington Art'y), SC Lt. Art'y. He enlisted at age 40 on Feb 1862 in Adams Run and served for a year. He re-enlisted in Oct 1863 and several months later was making salt for the Confederacy near Adams Run, SC.
He married lst, Susan Clement (d 1866) and with her had eleven children. After the war he married 2nd Sarah Margaret Jenkins. JJL is said to have been buried at Brick House next to his wife Susan but her grave is apparently not marked.
Inscription
John J. LaRoche Born Aug. 2, 1821 Died Oct. 21, 19014
He followed virtue as his truest guide
Lived as a Christian, As a Christian died.
Blessed are the poor in heart
For they shall see God.
Family Members
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Anna Sarah LaRoche
1844–1847
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John Edward LaRoche
1846–1863
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Annis Upham LaRoche Wilson
1848–1873
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Constantine Bailey ""Con"" LaRoche
1849–1935
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Christopher Innis LaRoche
1851–1934
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Mary Marvia LaRoche McCants
1853–1913
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William Clement LaRoche
1855–1935
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Mrs Florence LaRoche Wilson
1857–1911
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Amarinthia Wilkinson LaRoche Jenkins
1864–1952
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