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. He grew up at Pine Terrace, and managed the estate following his father's death.
Career Roe graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1868. He served in the cavalry in the Indian Wars from 1868 to 1888 In 1889, he organized a cavalry, Troop A, for the New York Militia. 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.
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.
He died on December 1, 1922, in Highland Falls, New York.
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