John Charles Groome (police officer)

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.

John Charles Groome
1st Superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Police
In office
July 1, 1905  February 28, 1920
GovernorSamuel Pennypacker
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byLynn G. Adams
Warden of the Eastern State Penitentiary
In office
1923–1928
Personal details
Born(1862-03-20)March 20, 1862
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1930(1930-08-31) (aged 68)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Agnes Price Roberts
(m. 18841930)
Children3
EducationProtestant Episcopal Academy
ProfessionLaw enforcement
Signature
Military service
RankColonel
Battles/warsWorld War I
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