The Livingstons of Livingston Manor

Edwin Brockholst Livingston

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The Livingstons of Livingston Manor

Edwin Brockholst Livingston
With contributions by: Edward Renehan

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 2023

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About this book

The complete history of one of New York State's—and the nation's—founding families.

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Edwin Brockholst Livingston (1852–1929) was a shipping insurance broker living in London. An amateur historian, he wrote three histories of the Livingston family. Edward Renehan is the author of many books, including John Burroughs: An American Naturalist and Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons. He lives near Newport, Rhode Island.

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"…a well-researched book that brings the history of the Livingston family to life … Livingston does an excellent job tracing his family's genealogy and has put together an impressive book." — H-Net Reviews (H-Nationalism)

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Front Matter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
List of Illustrations Publicly Available Download PDF	xv
New Introduction Edward Renehan Publicly Available Download PDF	xvii
Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	xxi
A Short Sketch of the Scottish House of Callendar Publicly Available Download PDF	xxiii
Concerning the Reverend Alexander Livingston, Rector of Monyabroch in the Reign of Mary Queen of Scots, and his Descent from the Ancient House of Callendar. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	1
Concerning the Reverend William Livingston, Minister of Lanark, and his Son the Reverend John Livingston, and their Opposition to the Introduction of Episcopacy into Scotland. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	14
Concerning the Reverend John Livingston, Minister of Ancrum, and his Further Conflict with the Bishops and Government of Scotland, Leading to his Banishment to Holland for the Cause of Christ. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	31
Concerning Robert Livingston, the Elder, and his Settlement in the English Province of New York. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	53
Concerning Robert Livingston, the Nephew, and his Settlement in the Same Province. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	70
Concerning the Compact made by Robert Livingston, the Elder, with certain Whig Noblemen at the Court of William the Third, for the Suppression of Piracy in the North Atlantic, the Failure of his Scheme, and the Consequences Thereof. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	76
Concerning the Founding by Robert Livingston, the Elder, of the Lordship and Manor of Livingston. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	98
Concerning the Further Adventures and Death of Robert Livingston, the Elder, First Lord of the Manor of Livingston. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	107
Concerning the Family of Robert, First Lord of the Manor of Livingston, and his Immediate Successors. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	123
Concerning the Early History of the Livingstons of Clermont. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	133
Concerning the Political History of an American Pocket Borough, and of the Livingston Party in the New York House of Assembly Prior to the War of Independence. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	147
Concerning the Declaration of Independence, and the Reasons why only One of the Three Livingston Members of the Second Continental Congress Signed the Same. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	182
Concerning the War of Independence, and the Part the Livingston Family Played therein. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	209
Concerning the Political History of the Livingston Family from the Evacuation of New York by the British, until the Election of Thomas Jefferson as Third President of the United States of America. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	284
Concerning the Mission of Robert R. Livingston of Clermont to France, and his Negotiations with Napoleon Resulting in the Louisiana Purchase. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	326
Concerning the First Steamboat, the “Clermont,” and how Robert R. Livingston “Gave Immortality to Fulton.” Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	354
Concerning Edward Livingston of Clermont, Jurist and Secretary of State. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	366
Concerning Some Livingston Mansions and Their Historical Associations. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	418
Concerning the Heraldry of Livingston. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	454
A List of Livingstons who Held Commissions in the American Army and Navy during the War of Independence A.D. 1775–1783 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	475
Family of the Rev. John Livingston of Ancrum Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	503
Family of Robert Livingston, First Lord of the Manor of Livingston Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	505
Family of Philip Livingston, Second Lord of the Manor Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	507
Family of Robert Livingston, Third Lord of the Manor Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	509
Family of Gilbert Livingston, Fourth Son of Robert Livingston, First Lord of the Manor Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	511
Family of Peter Van Brugh Livingston Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	513
Family of Philip Livingston, “The Signer” Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	515
Family of William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	517
Family of Judge Robert R. Livingston of Clermont Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	519
Family of Colonel Peter R. Livingston Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	522
Family of Philip Philip Livingston of Jamaica, W.I. Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	524
Family of Robert Livingston, “The Nephew.” Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	526
List of Authorities Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	528
Index Number One Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	539
Index Number Two General Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	548

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August 1, 2023

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9781438494043

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588

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Total Illustrations: 33

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781438494043

eBook ISBN: 9781438494043

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