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To: Liz

Were FDR and Eleanor cousins? I think so, but I don't know if they were 2nd cousins.


377 posted on 01/07/2007 7:03:12 PM PST by Collier
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To: Collier
FDR and Eleanor were fifth cousins (according to previous posts. He had girlfriend and she had a girlfriend too.

This thread has been active for seven hours, which illustrates how strong feelings are regarding Rudy; pro and con.
381 posted on 01/07/2007 7:06:51 PM PST by BW2221
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To: Collier

Eleanor and Franklin were fifth cousins, once removed. They were both descended from the Dutchman Claes Martensz van Rosenvelt (Roosevelt).


448 posted on 01/08/2007 8:38:13 AM PST by Liz (Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test a man's character, give him power. Abe Lincoln)
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