Henry Brockholst Livingston

Henry Brockholst Livingston

Prior offices

Supreme Court of the United States

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Education

Bachelor's

College of New Jersey, 1774

Law

Read law, 1783

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

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Henry Brockholst Livingston was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1807 following a nomination from President Thomas Jefferson. He served until his death on March 18, 1823. Prior to joining the court, Livingston was an associate justice for the Supreme Court of Judicature of New York.

Livingston was one of three justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Jefferson. Livingston served during The Marshall Court.

Education

Livingston received his undergraduate degree from the College of New Jersey in 1774. He received his legal training by reading law.

Military service

• Continental Army Lieutenant Colonel, Staff of General Philip Schuyler, 1775-1777

Professional career

• 1802-1807: Associate justice, Supreme Court of Judicature of New York
• 1783-1802: Attorney in private practice, New York City
• 1779-1782: Private secretary to John Jay, United States Minister to Spain

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Livingston was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on December 15, 1806. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1806, and received commission on January 16, 1807. He served until his death on March 18, 1823. He was succeeded to this post by Justice Smith Thompson.

See also

• Supreme Court of the United States

External links

• Law Library - American Law and Legal Information, "Henry Brockholst Livingston"
• Biography of Justice H. Brockholst Livingston from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: William Paterson	Supreme Court 1807–1823 Seat #2	Succeeded by: Smith Thompson