Jurist; born in New York City, Nov. 26, 1757; son of
Gov. William Livingston, of
New Jersey; was attached to the staff of
General Schuyler in 1776, and afterwards to that of
General Arnold, and was a participant in the capture of
Burgoyne.
He was promoted to colonel.
In 1779 he accompanied
John Jay to the Spanish Court as his private secretary, and on his return he studied law, and became eminent in his profession.
In January, 1802, he was made judge of the Supreme Court of New York.
He died in
Washington, March 19, 1823.
