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(1748-1828) Poet. Henry Livingston Jr. is now believed to be the author of the famous Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” There was some controversy over its authorship (Clement Clarke Moore was earlier given credit for writing the poem). Mr. Livingston lived near Poughkeepsie, New York.

Full Name

Henry Livingston Jr.

Locations

Dutchess

Author's Timeline

Unknown

RESIDENCE

Mr. Livingston lived near Poughkeepsie, New York.

1748

BIRTH

Henry Livingston Jr. was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 13, 1748.

1823

LITWORK

A Visit from St. Nicholas
Troy Sentinel.

Poem.

1828

DEATH

Henry Livingston Jr. died on February 29, 1828.

1828

INTERMENT

Henry Livingston Jr. was interred in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, New York.

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