William Livingston
American Founding Father and politician (1723–1790) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Livingston, see William Livingston (disambiguation).
William Livingston (November 30, 1723 – July 25, 1790) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the first governor of New Jersey (1776–1790) during the American Revolutionary War. As a New Jersey representative in the Continental Congress, he signed the Continental Association and the United States Constitution. He is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a Founding Father of New Jersey.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Governor of New Jersey, Preceded by ...
William Livingston | |
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1st Governor of New Jersey | |
In office August 31, 1776 – July 25, 1790 | |
Preceded by | William Franklin as Royal Governor |
Succeeded by | Elisha Lawrence Acting Governor |
Member of the New York General Assembly | |
In office 1759–1761 | |
Preceded by | Robert Livingston |
Succeeded by | Peter R. Livingston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1723-11-30)November 30, 1723 Albany, Province of New York, British America |
Died | July 25, 1790(1790-07-25) (aged 66) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse |
Susannah French
(m. 1745; died 1789) |
Children | 13, including Sarah, Brockholst |
Parent(s) | Philip Livingston Catherine Van Brugh |
Relatives | See Livingston family |
Alma mater | Yale College |
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