John Charles Groome (police officer)
John Charles Groome | |
|---|---|
| 1st Superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Police | |
| In office July 1, 1905 – February 28, 1920 | |
| Governor | Samuel Pennypacker |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Lynn G. Adams |
| Warden of the Eastern State Penitentiary | |
| In office 1923–1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1862 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 1930 (aged 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Agnes Price Roberts
(m. 1884–1930) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Protestant Episcopal Academy |
| Profession | Law enforcement |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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John Charles Groome (March 20, 1862 – August 31, 1930), was the first superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Police from 1905 to 1917. He was the former warden of the Eastern State Penitentiary and a Colonel in World War I.