Charles Francis Roe

Background

Roe, Charles Francis was born on May 1, 1848 in New York, United States. Son of Stephen Romer and Josephine Augusta (Foster) Roe.

Education

Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1868.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant 1st Cavalry, June 15, 1868. Transferred to 2d Cavalry, October 29, 1870. Mustered out of service, December 28, 1870.

Second lieutenant 2d Cavalry, December 9, 1871. First lieutenant, December 20, 1880. Regimental adjunct, November 2, 1876-March 31, 1878, and December 20, 1880-May 1, 1886.

Resigned January 31, 1888. Brigadier general vols., June 10, 1898. Honorary discharge, September 10, 1898.

Membership

Served on frontier in Indian campaigns, including the Custer massacre, 21 years Republican.

Connections

Married Katherine Bissell Bogert, July 29, 1874.

Father:

Stephen Romer Roe

Mother:

Josephine Augusta (Foster) Roe

Spouse:

Katherine Bissell Bogert