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Livingston, Abraham

LIVINGSTON, ABRAHAM. (1753–1802). Continental officer. Canada. A brother of Richard and James Livingston, he became captain in the latter's regiment 18 December 1775, serving mostly as a commissary of stores. He resigned his commission 1 January 1781 and served subsequently as captain of New York Levies.

SEE ALSO Canadian Regiment (First); Livingston, James; Livingston, Richard.

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