Robert Livingston the Younger
Robert Livingston the Younger (
1663 - April
1725), son of James Livingston, and nephew of
Robert Livingston the Elder. He emigrated to America in 1687 and married Margareta Schuyler, the daughter of the mayor of
Albany in 1697. He managed his uncle's Albany enterprises, becoming, serially, city clerk, county clerk alderman and deputy mayor, while simultaneoulsy becoming a prominent merchant. He served as mayor of Albany from 1710-1719.