George Emlen Roosevelt
George Emlen Roosevelt | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 13, 1887 |
| Died | July 15, 1963 |
| Education | St. Mark's School (1905) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (1909) |
| Employer | Roosevelt & Son |
| Spouse |
Julia Morris Addison
(m. 1914, divorced) |
| Children | 4, including Julian |
| Parent(s) | William Emlen Roosevelt Christine Griffin Kean |
| Relatives | See Roosevelt family |
George Emlen Roosevelt (October 13, 1887 – September 4, 1963) a banker and philanthropist, was a first cousin once-removed of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most prominent railroad financiers of his day, involved in no fewer than 14 railroad reorganizations. He also held directorships in several important companies, including the Morgan-controlled Guaranty Trust Company, the Chemical Bank, and the Bank for Savings in New York.