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| image = James Roosevelt, Sr.jpg
| image = James Roosevelt, Sr.jpg
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| caption = James Delano Roosevelt c.1890
| caption = James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. in 1890
| birth_date = {{birth date|1828|7|16|mf=y}}
| birth_date = July 16, 1828
| birth_place = [[Hyde Park, New York]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| birth_place = [[Hyde Park, New York]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|1900|12|8|1828|7|16|mf=y}}
| death_date = December 8, 1900
| death_place = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| death_place = [[New York City]] (Aged 72)
| occupation = [[Business]], [[Relative]]
| occupation = [[Business]], [[Relative]]
| spouse = [[Rebecca Howland]] and [[Sara Delano]]
| spouse = [[Rebecca Howland]] and [[Sara Delano Roosevelt]]
| parents = Isaac Roosevelt <small> (1790-1863) </small> and Mary Rebecca Aspinwall <small> (1809-1886) </small>
| parents = [[Isaac Roosevelt]] (September 29, 1790-December 24, 1863) and [[Mary Rebecca Aspinwall]] (February 12, 1809-May 23, 1886) </small>
| children = [[James "Rosy" Roosevelt, Jr.]] and [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (Jan 30, 1882 - Apr 12, 1945) </small>
| children = [[James "Rosy" Roosevelt, Jr.]] (March 14, 1854-May 2, 1927) and [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945) </small>
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'''James Delano Roosevelt, Sr.''' (July 16, 1828 &ndash; December 8, 1900) was a [[businessman]] and father of [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], the [[List of Presidents of the United States|32nd]] [[President of the United States]]. He was born in [[Hyde Park, New York]] to [[Isaac Roosevelt (businessman)|Isaac Roosevelt]] (1790–1863) and his wife [[Mary Rebecca Aspinwall]] (1809–1886).
'''James Delano Roosevelt, Sr.''' (July 16, 1828 &ndash; December 8, 1900) was a [[businessman]] and father of [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], the [[List of Presidents of the United States|32nd]] [[President of the United States]]. He was born in [[Hyde Park, New York]] to [[Isaac Roosevelt (businessman)|Isaac Roosevelt]] (September 29, 1790–December 24, 1863) and his wife [[Mary Rebecca Aspinwall]] (February 12, 1809–May 23, 1886).


==Family==
==Family==
Roosevelt's father [[Isaac Roosevelt (businessman)|Isaac Roosevelt]] was a fourth-generation descendant of [[Nicholas Roosevelt (1658-1742)]], who was also a sixth-generation ancestor of [[Theodore Roosevelt]]. His wife Mary Aspinwall was a sixth-generation descendant of [[Rebecca Stoughton]], sister of [[William Stoughton (Massachusetts)|William Stoughton]], judge and prosecutor during the [[Salem Witch Trials]].
Roosevelt's father [[Isaac Roosevelt (businessman)|Isaac Roosevelt]] was a fourth-generation descendant of [[Nicholas Roosevelt (1658-1742)]], who was also a sixth-generation ancestor of [[Theodore Roosevelt]]. His wife [[Mary Aspinwall]] was a sixth-generation descendant of [[Rebecca Stoughton]], sister of [[William Stoughton (Massachusetts)|William Stoughton]], judge and prosecutor during the [[Salem Witch Trials]].


==Business==
==Business==
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==Marriage==
==Marriage==
Four years later, at a party celebrating graduation of his cousin Theodore Roosevelt from [[Harvard University]], he met Sara Delano; they were married on October 7, 1880 and became parents of [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]. James was reportedly a good father to Franklin; however, his recurring heart problems eventually turned him into an invalid. Franklin reacted by becoming fiercely protective of his father. James died twenty years after he married Sara. His estate was given to his sons.
Four years later, at a party celebrating graduation of his cousin Theodore Roosevelt from [[Harvard University]], he met Sara Delano; they were married on October 7, 1880 and became parents of [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]].
==Death==
James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. was reportedly a good father to [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]];However, his recurring heart problems eventually turned him into an invalid. [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] reached by becoming fiercely protective of his father. James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. died 20 years after he married [[Sara Delano Roosevelt]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Fdrwithparents.jpg|Young Franklin Roosevelt, with Helen R. and father, sailing in 1899]]
Image:Fdrwithparents.jpg|Young [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], with [[Helen R.]] and father James Delano Roosevelt, Sr., sailing in 1899.
File:Franklin Delano Roosevelt with father James Roosevelt in 1885.jpg|James with his son Franklin Roosevelt in 1885]]
File:Franklin Delano Roosevelt with father James Roosevelt in 1885.jpg|James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. with his son [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] in 1885.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Notes==
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James Delano Roosevelt, Sr.
James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. in 1890
BornJuly 16, 1828
DiedDecember 8, 1900
New York City (Aged 72)
Occupation(s)Business, Relative
Spouse(s)Rebecca Howland and Sara Delano Roosevelt
ChildrenJames "Rosy" Roosevelt, Jr. (March 14, 1854-May 2, 1927) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945)
Parent(s)Isaac Roosevelt (September 29, 1790-December 24, 1863) and Mary Rebecca Aspinwall (February 12, 1809-May 23, 1886)

James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. (July 16, 1828 – December 8, 1900) was a businessman and father of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. He was born in Hyde Park, New York to Isaac Roosevelt (September 29, 1790–December 24, 1863) and his wife Mary Rebecca Aspinwall (February 12, 1809–May 23, 1886).

Family

Roosevelt's father Isaac Roosevelt was a fourth-generation descendant of Nicholas Roosevelt (1658-1742), who was also a sixth-generation ancestor of Theodore Roosevelt. His wife Mary Aspinwall was a sixth-generation descendant of Rebecca Stoughton, sister of William Stoughton, judge and prosecutor during the Salem Witch Trials.

Business

Roosevelt's business interests were primarily in coal and transportation. He was vice president of the Delaware and Hudson Railway, and president of the Southern Railway Security Company. James was a tall, slender and wealthy man with considerable society connections, an eligible bachelor by any standard. He graduated from Union College (NY) in 1847. In 1853, he married his first cousin once removed Rebecca Howland (1831–1876). They had a son, James "Rosy" Roosevelt, Jr (1854–1927). James became a widower in 1876.

Marriage

Four years later, at a party celebrating graduation of his cousin Theodore Roosevelt from Harvard University, he met Sara Delano; they were married on October 7, 1880 and became parents of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Death

James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. was reportedly a good father to Franklin Delano Roosevelt;However, his recurring heart problems eventually turned him into an invalid. Franklin Delano Roosevelt reached by becoming fiercely protective of his father. James Delano Roosevelt, Sr. died 20 years after he married Sara Delano Roosevelt.

Gallery