James Livingston (American Revolution)
James Livingston (March 27, 1747 – March 9, 1832), born in New York, was an American Patriot. Livingston was living in the Province of Quebec (as it was known following the French and Indian War) when the American Revolutionary War broke out. He was responsible for raising and leading the 1st Canadian Regiment of the Patriots' Continental Army during the invasion of northeastern Canada, and continued to serve in the war until 1781. He retired to Saratoga, New York, where he served as a state legislator and raised a family of five children.
James Livingston | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from Montgomery Co. | |
| In office July 1, 1789 – June 30, 1791 | |
| In office July 1, 1783 – June 30, 1788 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1747 Albany, Province of New York |
| Died | March 9, 1832 (aged 84) Saratoga, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Simpson
(m. 1772; died 1800) |
| Relations | Livingston family |
| Parent(s) | John Livingston Catherine Ten Broeck |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1781 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Canadian Regiment |
| Commands | 1st Canadian Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution: • Siege of Fort St. Jean • Battle of Quebec • Battle of Trois-Rivières • Battles of Saratoga • Battle of Rhode Island |
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