His father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was a descendant of the original group of Dutch merchants who made their fortunes building New York harbor into one of the most prosperous ports in America.

Theodore or “Teddy” was born to parents Theodore Sr., an American businessman and Martha Roosevelt, and American socialite. Teddy was the second oldest of four children, along with an older ...

Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt met with a severe affliction yesterday in the death of his young wife and his mother. Mrs. Roosevelt, Sr., was a Savannah lady, her maiden name being Martha Bullock.

Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City to glass importer and leading philanthropist Theodore, Sr. and Georgia-born mother Martha “Mittie” Roosevelt. As a student at Harvard University (1876-1880 ...

But it was his mother who was the real influence. As wonderfully giving and caring as Theodore Roosevelt Sr. was, he displayed none of the vivaciousness and infectious personality for which his ...

Widely popular, Roosevelt entered his second term on an extremely positive note. Challenges “Lose no time coming” was the message to Theodore Roosevelt as President McKinley lay dying from a gunshot ...