William Livingston
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William Livingston was an American politician and lawyer who served as the first governor of New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. As a New Jersey representative in the Continental Congres
Portrait by John Wollaston, c. 1750.
A March 23, 1778, letter from Governor Livingston to Israel Shreve
William Franklin
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William Franklin was an American-born attorney, soldier, politician, and colonial administrator. He was the acknowledged extra-marital son of Benjamin Franklin. William Franklin was the last colonial
William Livingston
…William Livingston Portrait by John Wollaston, c. 1750. 1st Governor of New Jersey In office August 31, 1776 – July 25, 1790 Preceded by William Franklin as Royal Governor Succeeded by Elisha Lawrence Acting Governor Member of the New York General Assembly In office 1759–1761 Preceded by Robert Livingston…
A portrait of William Franklin, c. 1790
Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, where Franklin lived as governor