Duché, Jacob (1708-1788)

Prosperous Philadelphia merchant.

Served as mayor of the city (c. 1761-62). Named colonel of the Philadelphia County Regiment of militia (1756). Vestryman of Christ Church.

Married in 1733 or 1734 to Mary Spence. Married in 1747 to Esther Duffield Bradley. Father of Jacob Duché, Jr.