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James Jacobus Roosevelt 1760–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 January 1760

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 6 February 1847

Death Location: East Village, New York County, New York, United States of America

Father: Isaac Roosevelt

Mother: Cornelia Hoffman

Spouse(s): Maria Walton

Children(s): Roosevelt None, Grace Roosevelt, Isaac Roosevelt, Grace Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Walton Roosevelt, Edward Roosevelt, Richard Roosevelt, Alexander Roosevelt, Henry Roosevelt, Susan Roosevelt

In 1760, James Jacobus Roosevelt entered the world in New York, USA, born to Isaac Roosevelt And Cornelia Hoffman. James Jacobus Roosevelt married Maria Eliza Walton, and had children including Alexander Hamilton Roosevelt, Edward Roosevelt, Grace Roosevelt, Henry Walton Roosevelt, Isaac Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Richard Varick Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Susan Barclay Roosevelt, Walton Roosevelt. James Jacobus Roosevelt passed away in 1847 in East Village, New York County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1760, James Jacobus Roosevelt entered the world in New York, USA, born to Isaac Roosevelt And Cornelia Hoffman.
  • James Jacobus Roosevelt married Maria Eliza Walton, and had children including Alexander Hamilton Roosevelt, Edward Roosevelt, Grace Roosevelt, Henry Walton Roosevelt, Isaac Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Richard Varick Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Susan Barclay Roosevelt, Walton Roosevelt.
  • James Jacobus Roosevelt passed away in 1847 in East Village, New York County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Roosevelt's Ancestors

Self
James Roosevelt
1760–1847
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Isaac Roosevelt
1726–1794
New York, New York County, New York, United States of America
Cornelia Hoffman
1734–1789
Kingston, Ulster Co, New York, USA
Grandparents
Jacobus Roosevelt
1692–1776
New York, New York County, New York, United States of America
Catharine (Harden) Brook
1694–1761
New York City, New York
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Roosevelt
1658–1742
Hellete Kunst
1664–1729
Johannes Hardenbrook
1665–1714
Sara Laer
1665–1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Claes Rosenvelt
1628–1660
Jannetje Thomas
1649–1660
Jan Kunst
1638–1668
Jakeyntje Cornelius
1642–1695

James Roosevelt's Descendants

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James (Jacobus) Roosevelt (10 January 1760–6 February 1847) m. Maria (Eliza) Walton (15 Mar 1769–)
  1. 1. Roosevelt 1788–1788
  2. 2. Grace Roosevelt 1789–1789
  3. 3. Isaac Roosevelt 1790–1863 m. Mary (Rebecca) Aspinwall 1809–1886
    1. 1. James Roosevelt 1828–1900 m. Sarah Delano 1854–1941
      1. 1. Franklin (Delano) Roosevelt 1882–1943 m. Eleanor Roosevelt 1884–1962
        1. 1. Anna Roosevelt 1906–1975
        2. 2. James Roosevelt 1907–1991
        3. 3. Elliott Roosevelt 1911–
        4. 4. Franklin (F) Roosevelt 1914–1988
        5. 5. John Roosevelt 1917–1981
        6. 6. Franklin (Delano Roosevelt) Jr 1909–1909
    2. 2. John (Aspinwall Roosevelt) I 1840–1909
  4. 4. Grace Roosevelt 1792–1828
  5. 5. James Roosevelt 1794–1823
  6. 6. Walton Roosevelt 1796–1836
  7. 7. Edward Roosevelt 1799–
  8. 8. Richard (VARICK) Roosevelt 1801–1835
  9. 9. Alexander (Hamilton) Roosevelt 1804–1804
  10. 10. Henry (Walton) Roosevelt 1809–1827
  11. 11. Susan (Barclay) Roosevelt 1813–1867

James Roosevelt's Timeline

5 Records

1760
10 January 1760
Birth of James Jacobus Roosevelt in New York, USA
New York, USA
1812
7 Sep 1812
Age 52
James Jacobus Roosevelt was married in New York
New York
1821
29 Jan 1821
Age 61
James Jacobus Roosevelt was married in New York
New York
1829
1829-1830
Age 69
James Jacobus Roosevelt resided here in Manhattan, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, USA
1847
6 February 1847
Age 87
Death of James Jacobus Roosevelt in New York, USA
New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 January 1760
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 337
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3407.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CCC
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1812
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1821
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1829-1830
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
    Record Source: Manhattan New York City Directory: 1829-1830

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1847
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 337
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Roosevelt Genealogy : 1649-1902

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Village, New York County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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