Julia Livingston Delafield

Julia Livingston Delafield (September 10, 1837 – November 10, 1914) was an American philanthropist, historian, and clubwoman. A relative of the prominent Livingston family, she grew up in high society New York and was active in various charitable causes including the Children's Aid Society. Delafield was a member of the Colonial Dames of America and served as the organization's historian.

Early life and family Delafield was born on September 10, 1837 in at her grandfather's house, 72 Leonard Street, in New York City to Major Joseph Delafield and Julia Livingston. She was also a descendent of Edward I and Margaret of France. Delafield grew up at Fieldston, her family's estate in The Bronx.

Adult life Delafield was active in charitable causes throughout her life and was particularly devoted to the Pike School of the Children's Aid Society. Delafield served as the Historian for the Colonial Dames of America. In 1904, she wrote a history of the founding of the Colonial Dames.

Delafield was painted by portraitist Daniel Huntington in 1873.

Death She died in 1914 at Fieldston, which was then owned by her brother, Maturin Livingston Delafield.