James I. Roosevelt

James John Roosevelt, known as James I. (December 14, 1795 – April 5, 1875) was an American politician, jurist, businessman, and member of the Roosevelt family. From 1841 to 1843, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

James I. Roosevelt
c.1855
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
In office
December 1860  March 1861
Preceded byTheodore Sedgwick
Succeeded byEdward Delafield Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1841  March 3, 1843
Preceded byMoses H. Grinnell
Edward Curtis
James Monroe
Ogden Hoffman
Succeeded byJonas P. Phoenix
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the New York district
In office
January 1, 1840  December 31, 1840
In office
January 1, 1835  December 31, 1835
Personal details
Born
James John Roosevelt

December 14, 1795 (1795-12-14)
New York City, New York
DiedApril 5, 1875 (1875-04-06) (aged 79)
New York City, New York
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseCornelia Van Ness
Children11
Parent(s)James Jacobus Roosevelt
Maria Van Schaak
RelativesSee Roosevelt family
Alma materColumbia College
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