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James Roosevelt 1828–1900

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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20 researchers on YourRoots have James Roosevelt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees

Born 16 Jul 1828 · Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Died 8 Dec 1900 · Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Father Isaac Roosevelt
Mother Mary Aspinwall (1809–1886)
Spouse Rebecca Brien Howland
Children Anna Ej Roosevelt, Anna Roosevelt, Clara P Roosevelt, Elliott Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Franklin Radell, G Hall Roosevelt, Helen Rebecca Roosevelt, J Roosevelt Roosevelt, James Rosy Roosevelt, James R Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Tad Roosevelt
Siblings James Roosevelt, John Aspinwall Roosevelt
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the … U.S. Passport Applications One World Tree (sm) U.S., School Catalogs New York, New York, Extracted … Findagrave HOWLAND 352.FTW Mayflower Gedcom File from the … New York, Holland Society Yearbook, … New York, Holland Society Yearbook, … New York, State Census, 1875 New York, State Census, 1892 "The Royal Descents of 500 … Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of James Roosevelt began in 1828 in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA. James Roosevelt married rebecca brien howland, sara delano, and had children including anna ej roosevelt, anna roosevelt, clara p roosevelt, elliott roosevelt, franklin delano roosevelt, franklin radell, g hall roosevelt, helen rebecca roosevelt, j roosevelt roosevelt, james rosy roosevelt, james r roosevelt, james roosevelt, tad roosevelt. James Roosevelt passed away in 1900 in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Record U.S. Passport Applications

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    Record One World Tree (sm)

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    School/Education U.S., School Catalogs

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    Death Records New York, New York, Extracted Death Index

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    Record Findagrave

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    Record HOWLAND 352.FTW

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    Record Mayflower Gedcom File from the Internet

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    Record New York, Holland Society Yearbook, 1914

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    Record New York, Holland Society Yearbook, 1915

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    Record New York, State Census, 1875

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    Record New York, State Census, 1892

  24. 24
    Record "The Royal Descents of 500 Immigrants to the American Colonies of the United States" by Gary Boyd Roberts 1993.

  25. 25
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1828
Birth of James Roosevelt in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Birth
1900
Death of James Roosevelt in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Roosevelt

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Hyde Park, Dutchess, NY (1828) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Roosevelt (1828–1900) was born in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA and died in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA. 20 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 20 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 20 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Isaac Roosevelt
Father
Mary Aspinwall
1809–1886 · Mother
Roosevelt US Census Records
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James Roosevelt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Roosevelt PTP
1828–1900
Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Rebecca Aspinwall PTP
1809–1886
New York City, New York
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Susan Howland PTP
1779–1852
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

James Roosevelt's Descendants

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JR
James Roosevelt PTP 1828–1900
  1. 1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt PTP 1882–1945
  2. 2. Anna Roosevelt PTP 1884–1962