Henry Livingston

A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA with the rank of PRIVATE. DAR Ancestor # A207339

Henry Livingston was first identified in the Colorain Twnshp of Bedford County, PA., where he appeared with his apparent first cousin, John Livingston [fig. 2-9]. Henry and John were on the west providence Twnshp tax list in Bedford County, PA. From this twnshp, Henry served in the Revolutionary War. In 1791, Henry Livingston migrated to Fayette County, KY, where he appeared on the tax list with John Livingston. Next, Henry moved to Clark County, KY and later appeared on the Montgomery County, KY tax list for several years. Montgomery County, KY was formed from a portion of Clark County. In 1804, on a land deed in Montgomery County, KY, Henry gave his 100 acres to his three sons: Barnet, John and Henry. Family lore states that Henry moved to Giles County, TN, where he died. Most of his children appeared there on the tax list. Some family members moved later to Jefferson County, IL.

Wright, F. Edward, comp. Bedford County 1779 Tax List and 1784 Census. [Dallas Library R929.37487, W949B 198] Colerain Twonship Tax List of 1779: pages 11-13 Henry Livingston 0 acres 1 horse 1 cattle 0 sheep

Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services shows: Vol. 7, no.5, p. no.7: Civil Court Records, July Term 1779 Cont. 34. Daniel Boyd vs. Henry Livingstone and Susannah, his wife. Capias Case.

Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services shows: Vol. 7, no. 4, p. 10: Henry Liveston[also Leviston] of Colerain Township, files his petition, 17 January 1781, to keep a tavern at the house where he dwells, upon the road leading from Bedford to the crossings of the Juniata. recommended.

Providence Township Census of 1784: pages 69-70 Henry Livingston 0 acres 0 dwelling 5 whites 0 blacks John Morehead 0 acres 0 dwelling 1 whites 0 blacks

Whisker, James Biser, Ph.D., Professor - West Virginia University. Bedford County Archives vol. 3. [Dallas library R929.37487, B411, v. 3] Providence Township 1785: page 100 Henry Livingston, no land mentioned John Moorhead, 20 acres

Egle, William Henry, M.D. Pennsylvania Archives series 3. vol. xxii. [267102 1/73] [Dallas Library R974.8, v. 22] pages 258-259 Tax List for 1783, County of Bedford, PA Providence Township: Henry Livingston 0 acres 3 horses 3 cattle 0 sheep 13.1 tax John Moorehead 0 acres 1 horses 1 cattle 0 sheep 4.0 tax John Paxton 300 acres 2 horses 3 cattle 0 sheep 6.6.0 tax

Judge John Livingston and His Roots, Written by Carl [Ray] Walker, Dallas, TX, May 29, 2002 The July 28, 1997 letter that I received from Kay Williams of the Pioneer Historical Society, 242 East John Street, Bedford, PA 15522 shows: 1786 - Providence Township - Henry Leviston -100 improced a. 2h 2c 1788 - Providence Township - Henry Levestone - 100a 1h 1c Tavern Keeper 1789 - Providence Township - Henry Levingstone - [for William Smith] 50a 1h 1c

Listed on Montgomery County, KY tax lists from 1799 through 1805. Sold property to sons Henry, Barney, and John. September 17, 1804. September 5, 1806, Deed bk 4, pg. 243, Montgomery County, KY. Transcribed 11 March 1988 From Montgomery County, KY Indenture from Henry Livingston to Barnet, Henry and John Livingston, 19 September 1804:

Between Henry Livingston of Montgomery County and Commonwealth of KY of the one part Henry John and Barnet Livingston of of the said county of Montgomery and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Henry Livingston himself and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and do have to my said children Barnet, John and Henry as for and in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents (sic) the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained sold aliened, released and confirmed and and by these have given granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed unto my said children John, Barnet and Henry and to their heirs and Apigns forever the following property to wit one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being the same I now live on containing by estimation 110 acres be the same more or less which I purchased of Ralph Morgan as by reference to the records of Montgomery Countywill and large appurtance also my hogs sheep and all my household goods kitchen furniture and farming utensils of every kind and description whatsoever together with these crops now growing on the pramises(sic) above mentioned to these------------Barnet John Henry and their Heirs Apigns forever free from the claim of all and any person or persons whatsoever claiming or to claim the farm. And I the said Henry Livingston for myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators the above incutioned tract of land and every of the appurtanences there into Belonging to the said Barnet John and Henry and their Heirs and Apigns shall and do by these presents (sic) forever warrent and defend In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written.

His HenryLivingston Mark Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of. Walker Reid D.C. M.M. Cook John Milroy

Montgomery County Clerks Office the 19 September 1804 This indenture from Henry Livingston to Barnet John and Henry Livingston was Acknowledged by the said Henry and [no mention of Henry's wife, she may have already been deceased by this time]

Judge John Livingston and His Roots, written by Carl Walker, Copywrite 2002 Henry Livingston last appeared on the 1806 Montgomery Co., Ky. tax list. The overwhelming evidence is that Henry Livingston's family migrated to Giles Co., Tn. in the early 1800s.

THE HENRY LIVINGSTON FAMILY LEGEND:

For more than four generations of oral tradition and old letters, the Henry Livingston family has believed what Henry allegedly said about his background:

"that he came from the famous Livingston family of Livingston Manor, which is located on the Hudson River in New York,

"that he fought in the Revolutionary War,

"that he was related to Philip Livingston, "The Signer" of the Declaration of Independence.

The legend says that Henry married a Pennsylvania Dutch girl and they followed Daniel Boone into Kentucky. There they raised a large family, and Henry experienced a very hard life. Near the end of his life, Henry and his family moved to Giles Co., Tn., where he died circa 1802. Henry was described as an educated gentleman of breeding, and manners.

(Walker note: the 1806 Montgomery Co., Ky. tax list included Henry Livingston.)