Peter R. Livingston

Peter Robert Livingston (October 3, 1766 – January 19, 1847) was an American politician who served as the acting lieutenant governor of New York from February to October 1828.

Early life Peter Robert Livingston was born on October 3, 1766, in New York City. He was the son of Robert James Livingston (1725–1771) and Susanna (née Smith) Livingston (1729–1791), daughter of Chief Justice William Smith (1728–1793). His brothers were Col. William Smith Livingston (1755–1795) and Judge Maturin Livingston (1769–1847).

Career Livingston practiced law. His nephew, Francis Armstrong Livingston (1795–1830), lived with him in Rhinebeck, where Francis had a law office, and until Francis' wedding to Emma Charlotte Kissam in 1817. He succeeded Nathan Sanford in this seat. He succeeded Pitcher as acting lieutenant governor and was succeeded by Charles Dayan.

He was a delegate to the Whig National Convention from New York in 1839 where he served as Convention Vice-president.

He was originally buried at the Dutch Reformed Church in Rhinebeck, but later reinterred at an unknown location.