James Roosevelt Jr.
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James Roosevelt Jr. (1854 - 1927)

James "Rosey" Roosevelt Jr.
Born in Hyde Park, Duchess, New York, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of [half]
Husband of — married 18 Nov 1878 [location unknown]
Husband of — married 7 Aug 1914 [location unknown]
Descendants descendants
Father of and
Died at age 73 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United Statesmap
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Biography

James Roosevelt was born on March 27, 1854 in Hyde Park, Duchess, New York, United States, son of James Roosevelt (1828–~1900) and Rebecca Brien Howland (1831–~1876).


Marriage

James (age 25), son of James & Rebecca Howland, married Helen Astor (age 23) on 18 November 1878 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[1].[2]

"New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940,"
Name James Roosevelt
Event Date 18 Nov 1878
Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Event Place (Original) Manhattan, New York
Age 24
Birth Year (Estimated) 1854
Birthplace New York
Father's Name James Roosevelt
Mother's Name Rebecca Howlance
Spouse's Name Helen Astor
Spouse's Age 22
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1856
Spouse's Birthplace New York
Spouse's Father's Name William Astor
Spouse's Mother's Name C.W. Schw...Ham
Citing this Record [3]

James died on May 7, 1927 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, aged 73. [4][5][6]

Family

James (24) married Helen Schermerhorn Astor (19) (born on November 27, 1858 in Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan); daughter of William Backhouse Astor Jr and Caroline Webster (Schermerhorn) Astor) on November 18, 1878.[7] [8] Their children were:

James (60) married Elizabeth Riley (45) (born on January 25, 1869 in Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA) on August 7, 1914.

Wikipedia Excerpt

James Roosevelt "Rosey" Roosevelt (March 27, 1854 – 1927) was the older half-brother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was the son of James Roosevelt and his first wife, Rebecca Howland (January 15, 1831 — August 21, 1876), who were second cousins. When his father died in 1900, the estate was split between both James and his younger brother, Franklin.
Rosey served as Secretary of the United States Legation in Vienna and as Secretary of the Embassy in London.
He married Helen Schermerhorn Astor (1855 — 1893), the second daughter of William Backhouse Astor, Jr. and Caroline Webster Schermerhorn, on November 18, 1878, and fathered two children: James Roosevelt "Tadd" Roosevelt, Jr. (1879 — 1958) and Helen Rebecca Roosevelt Robinson (1881 — 1962). In 1914, Rosey remarried to Elizabeth Riley.[9]

Census references

In the 1875 census James (age 21) was a son in Hyde Park, Clinton, Dutchess, New York, United States.[10]

In the 1880 census J (age 26), James, was the married head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.[11]

In the 1892 census James (age 38) was in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.[12]

In the 1900 census James (age 46) was the widowed head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.[13]

In the 1910 census J (age 55) was the widowed head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.[14]

In the 1920 census James (age 65) was the married head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.[15]

In the 1925 census James (age 71) was the head of household in Hyde Park, A.D. 02, E.D. 03, Dutchess, New York, United States.[16]

Research Notes

James's son Jos R Roosevelt married Sadie Messinger on 14 June 1900 in New York City, New York, United States.[17]

James applied for a passport in 1920 in New York, United States.[18][19]

James applied for a passport in 1922 in New York, United States.[20]

James was mentioned in the obituary of his wife Elizabeth Riley Roosevelt on 20 July 1948 in Stamford, Connecticut.[21]

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007458805; FHL microfilm: 001671679; Image number: 539
    FamilySearch Record: Q2CN-BXJD (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89ZH-66SF
    James R Roosevelt (25) marriage to Helen Astor (23) on 18 Nov 1878 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007590188; FHL microfilm: 1562319; Packet letter: I; Indexing batch: M00513-0
    FamilySearch Record: 249Y-CFR (accessed 13 January 2024)
    James Roosevelt (24) marriage to Helen Astor (22) on 18 Nov 1878 in New York County, New York, United States.
  3. ↑ "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249Y-CFR : Tue Dec 05 11:36:56 UTC 2023), Entry for James Roosevelt and Helen Astor, 18 Nov 1878.
  4. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJ1-1XPN : 23 August 2022), Rosy, ; Burial, Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States of America, Saint James Episcopal Churchyard; citing record ID 9123, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
  5. ↑ Death: "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"
    citing Entry: 30485; Digital film/folder number: 104132620; Image number: 972
    FamilySearch Record: QG28-RXY7 (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSGD-M7QR-6
    James R Roosevelt death 7 Mar 1927 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States.
  6. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    citing record ID 9123, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
    FamilySearch Record: QVJ1-1XPN (accessed 13 January 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #9123
    James Roosevelt Roosevelt burial (died on 7 May 1927) in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States of America. Born on 27 Mar 1854.
  7. ↑ "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249Y-CFR : Tue Dec 05 11:36:56 UTC 2023), Entry for James Roosevelt and Helen Astor, 18 Nov 1878.
  8. ↑ #"New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249Y-CFR : 20 March 2015), James Roosevelt and Helen Astor, 18 Nov 1878; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,562,319.
  9. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Roosevelt_Roosevelt
  10. ↑ 1875 Census: "New York State Census, 1875"
    citing Page: 31; Line: 6; Digital film/folder number: 004327146; FHL microfilm: 565246; Image number: 444; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N04264-2
    FamilySearch Record: VNVJ-WR5 (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6WGJ-D6
    James R Roosevelt (21) son in household of James Roosevelt (46) in Hyde Park, Clinton, Dutchess, New York, United States.
    James Roosevelt M 46
    Rebecca Roosevelt Wife F 43
    James R Roosevelt Son M 21
    Mary Barry Servant F 40
    Anna Sloan Servant F 30
    Elizabeth Stewart Servant F 23
  11. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00091; Digital film/folder number: 005161462; FHL microfilm: 1254824; Image number: 517; Sheet number: 256; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: MZZL-JKB (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBF-ZB3
    J Roosevelt Roosevelt (26), married, Gentleman, head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York, United States.
    J. Roosevelt Roosevelt M White 26 Married Head Gentleman New York
    Hellen Roosevelt F White 24 Married Wife Keep House New York
    J. Roosevelt Roosevelt M White 10 months Single Son New York
    Fredrick Crane M White 40 Widowed Other Butler England
    Ann Mc Mullen F White 45 Single Other Nurse England
    Ellen Hughes F White 25 Single Other Maid Ireland
    Lauisa Banman F White 20 Single Other Kitchen Maid New York
    Sarah Keyes F White 35 Single Other Coock England
    Elizabeth Fitzsimmons F White 24 Single Other Housemaid New York
    Christina Campbell F White 30 Single Other Laundress Scotland
    George H. Roberts M White 22 Single Other Groom Wales
  12. ↑ 1892 Census: "New York State Census, 1892"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004369939; FHL microfilm: 0565250; Image number: 490; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MQ9V-YB7 (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYSQ-1TR
    J Rosie Roosevelt (38) in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in United States.
    J Rosie Roosevelt M 38
  13. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 71; Digital film/folder number: 004114501; FHL microfilm: 1241022; Image number: 666; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00687-1
    FamilySearch Record: MSX9-SZS (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6P89-YVY
    J Rosevelt Roosevelt (46), widowed head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York.
    J Rosevelt Roosevelt M White 46 Widowed Head New York
    Helen R Roosevelt F White 19 Single Daughter New York
    Maude N Fromont F White 43 Single Servant England
    Hilma Larson F White 22 Single Servant Sweden
    Nellie Tobin F White 36 Single Servant Ireland
    Rebecca Manny F White 37 Single Servant Ireland
    George Taylor M White 23 Single Servant England
    Bridget McCarty F White 20 Single Servant Ireland
  14. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972911; FHL microfilm: 1374949; Image number: 546; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03542-4
    FamilySearch Record: M57R-5Y8 (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRNY-KTY
    J R Roosevelt (55), widowed head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York.
    J R Roosevelt M White 55 Widowed Head New York
    George Taylor M White 32 Single Butler England
    Catherine Wade F White 42 Single Housekeeper Massachusetts
    Rebecca Manning F White 53 Single Domestic Ireland
    Fritz Sielaff M White 71 Single Servant Germany
  15. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 63; Digital film/folder number: 004966470; FHL microfilm: 1821097; Image number: 824; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02074-8
    FamilySearch Record: MJ2Z-J2T (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXL-CC5
    James R Roosevelt (65), married head of household in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York.
    James R Roosevelt M White 65 Married Head New York
    Roosevelt F White 45 Married Wife New York
  16. ↑ 1925 Census: "New York State Census, 1925"
    citing Page: 26; Line: 39
    FamilySearch Record: KS71-1WS (accessed 13 January 2024)
    External Image
    James R Roosevelt (71) head of household in Hyde Park, A.D. 02, E.D. 03, Dutchess, New York, United States.
    James R Roosevelt Head M 71
  17. ↑ Marriage of son Jos R Roosevelt: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007590246; FHL microfilm: 1570304; Image number: 835; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: I01807-4
    FamilySearch Record: 24SC-T2Z (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89FJ-L53T
    James R's son Jos R Roosevelt marriage to Sadie Messinger on 14 Jun 1900 in New York City, New York, United States.
  18. ↑ 1920 Passport Application: "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007571741; FHL microfilm: 001651428; Image number: 189
    FamilySearch Record: QKDF-BPWN (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XM-XHSG
    Name: James Roosevelt Roosevelt; Birth Date: 27 Mar 1854; Birth Place: New York; Passport Application Date: 1920; Passport Application Place: New York, United States; Source Certificate Nbr: 105593; System Of Record: SLS.
  19. ↑ 1920 Passport Application: "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007571741; FHL microfilm: 001651428; Image number: 188
    FamilySearch Record: QKDF-BPWX (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XM-XHWH
    Name: James R Roosevelt; Passport Application Date: 1920; Passport Application Place: New York, United States; Birth Date: 27 Mar 1854; Birth Place: New York; Source Certificate Nbr: 105593; System Of Record: SLS.
  20. ↑ 1922 Passport Application: "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007541816; FHL microfilm: 1711010; Image number: 489
    FamilySearch Record: QVJG-2P3F (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9981-H9BX-D
    Name: James Roosevelt Roosevelt; Birth Date: 27 Mar 1854; Birth Place: New York; Passport Application Date: 1922; Passport Application Place: New York, United States; Age: 68; Source Certificate Nbr: 228126; System Of Record: SLS.
  21. ↑ Obituary of wife Elizabeth Riley Roosevelt: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103924625; Image number: 457
    FamilySearch Record: Q591-8DWV (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLM-6XGJ
    Name: James R Roosevelt; Source Newspaper: Daily Advocate; System Of Record: SLS.

In the 1860 census James (age 6) was in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, United States. 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 159; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170321; FHL microfilm: 803740; Image number: 164; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01761-7
FamilySearch Record: MC7H-8ZV (accessed 13 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS8-RXD
James Rosevelt (6) in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York.

James Rosevelt M 32 New York
Rebecca Rosevelt F 29 New York
James Rosevelt M 6 New York
Eliza Smith F 35 England
Jane Morgan F 28 Wales
Ernestine Price F 19 France
William Newman M 45 England
John Brown M 22 Scotland

In the 1870 census James (age 16) was in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 22; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004274963; FHL microfilm: 000552424; Image number: 599; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01587-4
FamilySearch Record: M8FL-499 (accessed 13 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63JQ-9M1
James Roosevelt (16) in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States. Born in New York.

James Roosevelt M 41 New York
Rebecca Roosevelt F 38 New York
James Roosevelt M 16 New York
Frederick McCliff M 40 England
Francis McCliff F 37 England
Annabella Percy F 25 Scotland
Ann Burden F 55 Ireland
Victor Riquet M 25 France

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