Philip Livingston, New York Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Witnesses the Will of a Ship’s Captain and Merchant
An early document, signed in 1756.
Philip Livingston was a Signer of the Declaration from New York and had been a prominent figure prior to that point. He was a merchant and was elected as Alderman in 1754, a position he retained until 1763. A delegate to the Albany Congress, he joined delegates from several other colonies to...
Philip Livingston was a Signer of the Declaration from New York and had been a prominent figure prior to that point. He was a merchant and was elected as Alderman in 1754, a position he retained until 1763. A delegate to the Albany Congress, he joined delegates from several other colonies to negotiate with Indians and discuss common plans for dealing with the French and Indian War. They also developed a Plan of Union for the Colonies which was, however, rejected by King George.
Document signed, New York, October 6, 1756, attestation on the Last Will and Testament of John Chambers. "In the Name of God Amen. I John Chambers of the City of New York, Mariner, being of sound Mind and Memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, Do, therefore make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after my just Debts be paid and discharged, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Todd, of the City of New York, all my Estate Real and personal…" He goes on to name Sarah Todd the executor of the Estate. The document is signed by Livingston as witness, along with Abraham Van Dyck and John Ernest. Chambers has also signed.
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