Cornelius Roosevelt

Cornelius Van Schaack "C.V.S." Roosevelt (January 30, 1794 – July 17, 1871) was an American businessman from New York City. He was a member of the prominent Roosevelt family and the paternal grandfather of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

Cornelius Roosevelt
Born
Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt

January 30, 1794
New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 1871 (aged 77)
Oyster Bay, New York
EducationColumbia College
OccupationBusinessman
EmployerChemical Bank
Spouse
Margaret Barnhill
(m. 1821; died 1861)
Children
  • Silas
  • James
  • Cornelius Jr.
  • Robert
  • Theodore
  • William
Parent(s)James Jacobus Roosevelt
Maria Van Schaack
RelativesSee Roosevelt family
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