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Brockholst Livingston Born November 25, 1757, New York, NY
Served January 20, 1807 – March 18, 1823 (16 years, 1 month) Appointed by (Jeffersonian Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 2 Predecessor William Paterson Successor Smith Thompson Appointment record November 10, 1806 Recess appointment December 13, 1806 Nominated December 17, 1806 Confirmed (voice vote) January 16, 1807 Commissioned January 20, 1807 Judicial oath March 18, 1823 Died in office