James Roosevelt I

James Roosevelt I
James Roosevelt I
	1885 portrait of James Roosevelt at Springwood in Hyde Park, New York
Born	July 16, 1828; Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1900 (aged 72); New York City, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Union College, Harvard University
Occupation	Businessman
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	; Rebecca Brien Howland (m. 1853; died 1876) Sara Ann Delano (m. 1880)
Children	James Roosevelt Roosevelt; Franklin D. Roosevelt;
Parents	Isaac Daniel Roosevelt; Mary Rebecca Aspinwall;
Relatives	See Roosevelt family

James Roosevelt I (July 16, 1828 – December 8, 1900), known as "Squire James", was an American businessman, politician, horse breeder, and the father of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States.

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