In 1818, Eliza Roche died, and Edward went to live with two of his adult daughters who would help him raise the daughters of his deceased son. Roche applied for his pension for time served as an officer in the Revolutionary War at this time, and he was awarded $20 per month.The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol· II, United States Senate However, on July 10, 1820, Roche received word that his pension was revoked. He appealed the decision based on small overall value of items owned and lack of assurance in future income from appointments as a Notary and Justice of the Peace. The pension was not renewed.
