Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady of the United States
Married to Franklin D. Roosevelt · Parent of 5 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
First Lady of the United States and pioneering UN diplomat
Eleanor Roosevelt occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Elliott Roosevelt and Anna Hall Roosevelt, partner to Franklin D. Roosevelt, and parent of Anna Roosevelt Halsted, James Roosevelt II, Elliott Roosevelt Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., and John Aspinwall Roosevelt. The title "First Lady of the United States" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider Roosevelt Family, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1884
Born
The beginning of Eleanor Roosevelt's recorded life.
Family
Married Franklin D. Roosevelt
A partnership that connects two branches of the Roosevelt family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Anna Roosevelt Halsted, James Roosevelt II, Elliott Roosevelt Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., and John Aspinwall Roosevelt.
Legacy
First Lady of the United States
A defining role in the story of the Roosevelt family.
1962
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Eleanor Roosevelt's parents?
Eleanor Roosevelt's parents were father Elliott Roosevelt and mother Anna Hall Roosevelt.
Who were Eleanor Roosevelt's children?
Eleanor Roosevelt had 5 children: Anna Roosevelt Halsted, James Roosevelt II, Elliott Roosevelt Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., and John Aspinwall Roosevelt.
Who did Eleanor Roosevelt marry?
Eleanor Roosevelt was married to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What family tree does Eleanor Roosevelt belong to?
Eleanor Roosevelt appears in the Roosevelt Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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