Member of the New York State Assembly from Montgomery Co.
1747 CE
to 1832 CE
James Livingston (March 27, 1747 – March 9, 1832) born in New York, is living in Quebec (as Canada is known following the French and Indian War) when the American Revolutionary War breaks out.
He is responsible for raising and leading the 1st Canadian Regiment of the Continental Army during the invasion of Canada, and continues to serve in the war until 1781.
He retires to Saratoga, New York, where he serves as a state legislator and raises a family of five children.