Theodore Roosevelt Sr.
1831–1878 (age 47)
Philanthropist/Businessman
Biography
Theodore Roosevelt Sr. combined business acumen with heartfelt philanthropy, underwriting hospitals, schools, and churches while maintaining a deep personal commitment to family and civic responsibility. His character and generosity were as well known as the enterprises he fostered in New York.
The spirit of unified purpose that guided him continued to inspire, and he now rests with his thanks echoed in the quiet dignity of Green-Wood Cemetery.