YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James Jacobus Roosevelt 1759–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 October 1759

Birth Location: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America

Death Date: 13 August 1840

Death Location: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America

Father: Jacobus Roosevelt

Mother: Anatje Bogert

Spouse(s): Maria Schaack

Children(s): Cornelius Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, William Roosevelt

The story of James Jacobus Roosevelt began in 1759 in New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America. James Jacobus Roosevelt married Maria Van Schaack, and had children including Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt, James I Roosevelt, William Henry Roosevelt. James Jacobus Roosevelt passed away in 1840 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Roosevelt
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Jacobus Roosevelt began in 1759 in New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America.
  • James Jacobus Roosevelt married Maria Van Schaack, and had children including Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt, James I Roosevelt, William Henry Roosevelt.
  • James Jacobus Roosevelt passed away in 1840 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Roosevelt's Ancestors

Self
James Roosevelt
1759–1840
Birth Place: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
Parents
Jacobus Roosevelt
1724–1777
Anatje Bogert
1728–1773
New York, New York County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Johannes Roosevelt
1689–1750
Kingston, Ulster Co, New York, USA
Hijla Sjoerts
1688–1752
New Amsterdam, New York, USA
Hannah (Johannes) Peek
1695–1769
New York City, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Roosevelt
1658–1742
Hellete Kunst
1664–1729
Capt. Sjoerts
1660–1710
Margrietje 6GG
1660–1703
Johannes Peeck
1653–1707
Elizabeth Imburgh
1659–1705
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Claes Rosenvelt
1628–1660
Jannetje Thomas
1649–1660
Jan Kunst
1638–1668
Jakeyntje Cornelius
1642–1695
Sjoerts Olfertzen
1631–1702
Ytje Roelofs
1642–1697
Cornelius Clopper
1636–1686
Heijltje Pietersz
1632–1700
Maria Peeck
–1683
Dr. Imbroch
1634–1665
Rachel Montagne
1634–1664

James Roosevelt's Descendants

1.
JR
James (Jacobus) Roosevelt (25 October 1759–13 August 1840) m. Maria (Van) Schaack (23 Dec 1773–3 February 1845)
  1. 1. Cornelius (Van Schaack) Roosevelt 1794–1871 m. Margaret Barnhill 1799–1861
    1. 1. Silas (Wier) Roosevelt 1823–1870
    2. 2. James (Alfred) Roosevelt 1825–1898
    3. 3. Cornelius (Van Schaak) Roosevelt 1827–1887
    4. 4. Robert (Barnhill) Roosevelt 1829–
    5. 5. Theodore Roosevelt 1831–1878 m. Martha Bulloch 1834–1884
      1. 1. Theodore Roosevelt 1858–1919 m. Edith (Kermit) Carow 1861–1948 m. Alice (Hathaway) Roosevelt 1861–1884
        1. 1. Alice Roosevelt 1884–1980
        2. 2. Theodore Roosevelt 1887–
        3. 3. Kenneth Roosevelt 1889–1943
        4. 4. Ethel Rooswell 1891–1977
        5. 5. Archibald (Bulloch) Roosevelt 1894–1979
        6. 6. Quentin Roosevelt 1897–
      2. 2. Elliott Roosevelt 1860–1894 m. Anna (Rebecca) Roosevelt 1863–1892
        1. 1. Eleanor Roosevelt 1884–1962 m. Franklin (Delano) Roosevelt 1882–1943
    6. 6. William (Wier) Roosevelt 1834–1835
  2. 2. James (I.) Roosevelt 1795–1875
  3. 3. William (Henry) Roosevelt 1806–1865

James Roosevelt's Timeline

6 Records

1759
25 October 1759
Birth of James Jacobus Roosevelt in New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
1759
25 Oct 1759
James Jacobus Roosevelt was baptized in New York
New York
1793
1793
Age 34
James Jacobus Roosevelt was married in NY
NY
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 51
James Jacobus Roosevelt resided here in New York Ward 2, New York, New York, USA
New York Ward 2, New York, New York, USA
1840
13 August 1840
Age 81
Death of James Jacobus Roosevelt in New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
1840
2 Oct 1840
Age 81
James Jacobus Roosevelt - Probate in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 October 1759
    Event Place: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 203
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1759
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, Holland Society of New York; New York, New York; New York City, Vol II, Book 34
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: NY
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1028.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WVB

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: New York Ward 2, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: New York Ward 2, New York, New York; Roll: 32; Page: 110; Image: Nym252_32-0036; FHL Roll: 0181386

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1897) - Extracts; Publication Place: New York; Publisher: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Page Number: 96

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 August 1840
    Event Place: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 203
    [2] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Proceedings, 1830-1865; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County)
    [3] New York, U.S., Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection)
    [4] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902
    [8] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1840
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Proceedings, 1830-1865; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County)

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE