Janet Livingston

Biography

Janet Livingston (1743–1828), laid to rest in St. Paul's Chapel, lived through a remarkable era that witnessed America’s founding and first decades of independence. As a member of a family whose name endures in the annals of American history, her life would have reflected both personal fortitude and a commitment to family and community amid unsettled times.

Her gravestone in the chapel’s tranquil grounds allows visitors to remember a woman who stood steadfast beside loved ones, contributing strength and continuity to the generations that followed.