James Roosevelt I
Member of the Roosevelt Family
Married to Sara Delano Roosevelt · Parent of 1
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Businessman of the Hyde Park Roosevelts; father of Franklin
James Roosevelt I occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage partner to Sara Delano Roosevelt and parent of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
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
1828
Born
The beginning of James Roosevelt I's recorded life.
Family
Married Sara Delano Roosevelt
A partnership that connects two branches of the Roosevelt family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1900
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were James Roosevelt I's children?
James Roosevelt I had 1 child: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who did James Roosevelt I marry?
James Roosevelt I was married to Sara Delano Roosevelt.
What family tree does James Roosevelt I belong to?
James Roosevelt I appears in the Roosevelt Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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