Charles Francis Roe

Charles Francis Roe
2nd Commander-General of the Military Order of Foreign Wars
In office
1911–1914
Preceded byAlexander S. Webb
Succeeded byWilliam B. Caperton
Personal details
Born(1848-05-01)May 1, 1848
Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 1, 1922(1922-12-01) (aged 74)
Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
SpouseKatherine Bissell Bogert
EducationUnited States Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army National Guard
Years of service
1868–1912
RankMajor general
CommandsNew York National Guard
Battles/warsAmerican Indian Wars

Charles Francis Roe (May 1, 1848 – December 1, 1922) was an American military officer. He commanded the citizen soldiers of New York as Major General of the New York National Guard from 1898 to 1912. From 1911 to 1914, he served as Commander-General of the Military Order of Foreign Wars.

Early life and family

Roe was born on May 1, 1848, in Highland Falls, New York, to Captain Stephen Romer Roe and Josephine Roe.[1] He grew up at Pine Terrace, and managed the estate following his father's death.[2]

Career

Roe graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1868.[3] He served in the cavalry in the Indian Wars from 1868 to 1888[4][5] In 1889, he organized a cavalry, Troop A, for the New York Militia.[3] In 1898, when the New York National Guard reorganized, Governor Frank S. Black promoted him to the rank of Major General and placed him in command of all citizen soldiers in the state. He served in that capacity until 1912.[6][7]

He was the Commander-General of the Military Order of Foreign Wars from 1911 to 1914.

Personal life

Roe was married to Katherine Bissell Bogert.[8]

He died on December 1, 1922, in Highland Falls, New York.[3]

References

  1. ↑ New York Genealogy. 1921. p. 146.
  2. ↑ new burger (2014-03-13), Pine Terrace - Highland Falls, NY, retrieved 2020-03-17
  3. 1 2 3 "GEN. CHARLES F. ROE DIES AT 84 YEARS; Commander of New York National Guard for 14 Years Succumbs at Highland Falls. GRADUATE OF WEST POINT He Served in the Cavalry In Indian Campaign and Organized Troop A Here in 1889". The New York Times. New York, New York. December 2, 1922. p. 11. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Charles Francis Roe". University of Chicago. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Charles F. Roe's Story of the Battlefield". Astonisher. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "MUFFLED DRUMS BEAT FOR GEN. CHARLES F. ROE; Horse of Late Former Commander of National Guard in Funderal Procession to St. Thomas's". The New York Times. New York, New York. December 5, 1922. p. 19. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ "GEN. ROE DEFENDS MILITIA.; But He Admits Existence of Petty Grafting -- Plot to Get Creedmoor". The New York Times. New York, New York. October 24, 1907. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mrs. Katherine B. Roe". The New York Times. New York, New York. April 16, 1921. p. 11. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
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