![]() ![]() Growing up, Edith became an extended member of the Roosevelt family, often being invited along for family vacations out in Oyster Bay. Corinne and Theodore’s mother, Mittie Roosevelt, enjoyed Edith, and invited her to be tutored alongside her children in their early years. The Carows then moved into Edith’s mother’s aunt’s home in New York City, where Edith quickly became friends with neighbors Corinne Roosevelt, who was her age, and Corinne’s older brother Theodore. Although originally born into wealth, the family fell on hard times. She was step-mother to Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and mother to Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Kermit Roosevelt, Ethel Roosevelt Derby, Archibald Roosevelt, and Quentin Roosevelt.Įdith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was born Augin New York City to Charles Carow and Gertrude Tyler. ![]() ![]() Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was Theodore Roosevelt's second wife and served as First Lady during his presidency from 1901-1909. ![]()
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