Sir Frederick Adair Roe, 1st Baronet

Career Roe was educated at Westminster School. He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford in 1806, where he graduated BA in 1810 and MA in 1812. Roe was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1816. He was appointed a police magistrate at Marlborough Street in 1822, and chief magistrate at Bow Street in 1832, retiring on a pension in 1839.

His father, William Ballantine the elder (1778/9–1852), was a magistrate of the River Thames police, and commanded the river police force. He congratulated Roe on his "accession to wealth". Roe replied with a sign "Ah! [...] it has come too late."

Death and legacy The baronetcy became extinct on Roe's death. His wife Lady Roe survived to 1884. He left property including Dale Park, Beach House, Worthing and a London house at 27 Piccadilly. The major legatee was Sir William Thomas, 5th Baronet, who commanded the royal yacht HMY Victoria and Albert. Paintings and other works of art from Roe's collection were put up for auction in 1867.

Family

Roe married in 1831 Mary Ann Knowles, daughter of George Knowles of Emsal (South Elmsall), Yorkshire. They had no children, and on Roe's death the baronetcy became extinct.