James A. Roosevelt

American philanthropist (1825–1898)
Person human Q6128254
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Summary

James A. Roosevelt is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on June 13, 1825[3]. He passed away in New Hyde Park[4]. He died on July 15, 1898[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • James A. Roosevelt was born in New York City[2].
  • James A. Roosevelt passed away in New Hyde Park[4].
  • James A. Roosevelt was born on June 13, 1825[3].
  • James A. Roosevelt died on July 15, 1898[5].
  • James A. Roosevelt is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[8].
  • James A. Roosevelt's father was Cornelius Roosevelt[9].
  • James A. Roosevelt's mother was Margaret Barnhill[10].
  • Among James A. Roosevelt's spouses was Elizabeth Norris Emlen[11].
  • A child of James A. Roosevelt was Emlen Roosevelt[12].
  • A child of James A. Roosevelt was Alfred Roosevelt[13].
  • James A. Roosevelt held citizenship in United States[14].
  • James A. Roosevelt worked as a businessperson[6].
  • James A. Roosevelt is recorded as male[15].
  • James A. Roosevelt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James A. Roosevelt's residence is recorded as James Alfred Roosevelt Estate[17].
  • James A. Roosevelt's family name is recorded as Roosevelt[18].
  • James A. Roosevelt's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James A. Roosevelt's given name is recorded as Alfred[20].
  • James A. Roosevelt's sibling is recorded as Theodore Roosevelt Sr.[21].
  • James A. Roosevelt's sibling is recorded as Robert Roosevelt[22].
  • James A. Roosevelt's sibling is recorded as Silas Weir Roosevelt[23].

Body

Origins and Family

James A. Roosevelt's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 13, 1825[3]. His father was Cornelius Roosevelt[9]. His mother was Margaret Barnhill[10].

Career and Affiliations

James A. Roosevelt's professions included businessperson[6].

Personal Life

James A. Roosevelt was married to Elizabeth Norris Emlen[11]. Children include Emlen Roosevelt[12], a treasurer[24], 1857–1930[25], of United States[26] and Alfred Roosevelt[13], 1856–1891[27], of United States[28].

Death and Burial

James A. Roosevelt died on July 15, 1898[5]. He passed away in New Hyde Park[4]. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

James A. Roosevelt has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was James A. Roosevelt born?

James A. Roosevelt was born in New York City[2].

Where did James A. Roosevelt die?

James A. Roosevelt died in New Hyde Park[4].

Who were James A. Roosevelt's parents?

James A. Roosevelt's father was Cornelius Roosevelt[9]. James A. Roosevelt's mother was Margaret Barnhill[10].

Who was James A. Roosevelt married to?

James A. Roosevelt's spouses include Elizabeth Norris Emlen[11].

What did James A. Roosevelt do for work?

James A. Roosevelt worked as businessperson[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . National Archives Catalog. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → New York City
    Given name → James, Alfred
    Sibling → Theodore Roosevelt Sr., Robert Roosevelt, Silas Weir Roosevelt
    Mother → Margaret Barnhill
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