Roe, Alfred S. (Alfred Seelye), 1844-1917

Alfred Seelye Roe (1844-1917), of Worcester, Mass., had been a Union soldier in the Civil War and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) of Worcester. He was a teacher and the principal of Worcester High School from 1880 to 1890 and served as a state legislator from 1891 to 1898. Roe was also noted as a public speaker and author of numerous pamphlets on education, local history, and military matters.

From the description of Papers, 1883?-1915. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259749

Alfred S. Roe served with Company A, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, from January 1864 to June 1865. Roe was captured in the Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, July 9, 1864, and was imprisoned at Danville, Virginia, for nearly eight months. He then attended Wesleyan University, from which he graduated 1870.

From the description of Alfred S. Roe Civil War Papers, 1862 - 1865, 1891-1892. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 166305906

Alfred Seelye Roe (1844-1917) was a historian.

From the description of Alfred S. Roe journal, 1890-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122607947

From the guide to the Alfred S. Roe journal, 1890-1894, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)