Robert Livingston

Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Peoria County, 1902
Transcribed by John Melton

LIVINGSTON, ROBERT A.; Farmer; was born in Radnor Township, November 7, 1852. His parents were Alexander Livingston, a native of Kilsythe, Scotland and Sarah (Williams), born at Lawrenceburg, Indiana. His paternal grandfather was John Livingston, who came from Scotland to Peoria County in 1832, and for several years worked for the Burkets, at Peoria. He was married in Peoria and later purchased a farm in Section 25, Radnor Township, upon which he moved in 1842, and where he spent the remainder of his life. He was School Director several terms. At the time of his death he owned about four hundred acres of land. Robert A. Livingston married Abbie E. Shaw in Radnor Township, December 25, 1877. Mrs. Livingston was born in Radnor Township, May 12, 1855, the daughter of Henry and Maria Cline Shaw, who came from Massachusetts in 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston are the parents of five children: Roy G., Ina M., Ethel M., Sumner A. and Newell H. Mr. Livingston has a good farm of one hundred and fifty acres, upon which he has lived since his marriage. He was educated in the common schools; is a Democrat; has served as School Director several terms, and also as Township Assessor. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mrs. Livingston is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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