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Alfred James Livingston

Birth	:	1 Nov 1852 Council Hill, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 1936 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Plot	:	Block:5 Lot:35 Space:8
Description	:	HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY, IOWA FROM ITS EARLIEST SETTLEMENT TO l909 BY Samuel Gillespie and James E. Steele ALFRED JAMES LIVINGSTON. From the rich farming district of Iowa there have come many men who have won success in agricultural lines and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor. To this class belong Alfred James Livingston, and as he is widely and favorably known in this part of the state, his record cannot fail to prove of interest to many of our readers. He is yet in the prime of life and his well directed energy in former years... Read More	HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY, IOWA FROM ITS EARLIEST SETTLEMENT TO l909 BY Samuel Gillespie and James E. Steele ALFRED JAMES LIVINGSTON. From the rich farming district of Iowa there have come many men who have won success in agricultural lines and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor. To this class belong Alfred James Livingston, and as he is widely and favorably known in this part of the state, his record cannot fail to prove of interest to many of our readers. He is yet in the prime of life and his well directed energy in former years has brought to him a competence that supplies him with all the necessities and many of the comforts of living, without recourse to other labor. He was born in Council Hill, Jo Daviess county, Illinois, November 1, 1852, and is of Irish descent, his parents, William and Jane (McKnight) Livingston, having both been natives of County Monahan, Ireland. The grandfather, Alexander Livingston, spent his entire life on the Emerald Isle, and there married, and reared his family of three children, William, Henry and Margaret, all of whom came to the United States. William Livingston was reared to the occupation of farming and when he became convinced in his own mind that he would have better advantages in the United States, he bade adieu to friends and native country and sailed for New York. Continuing his journey into the interior of the country, he settled first at Council Hill, Illinois, where he followed teaming for a time, and when his capital permitted, took up the occupation of farming. For a long period he resided in that state, but in the spring of 1892 came to Iowa, spending his last days in Spencer, where he passed away April 13, 1904. Had he lived a day longer he would have reached the age of ninety years. For only a year had he survived his wife, who died On the 6th of April, 1903, a devoted member of the Methodist church, to which Mr. Livingston also belonged. While in Jo Daviess county, Illinois, he held various township offices and at all times his cooperation could be counted upon to further progressive public improvement. This worthy couple were the parents of three sons and three daughters, of whom four are living, as follows: Eliza Jane, the wife of W. W. Claypool, of Spencer, Iowa; Margaret, widow of Henry Thuirer, of Summit township; Alfred J., of this review; and Mary Ann, wife of Edward Claypool, of Sioux township. Farm work in all of its various phases early became familiar to Alfred J. Livingston, as his youthful days were passed on his father's farm in Jo Daviess county, where he soon came to understand the best times for planting his fields and the best methods of caring for his crops. His intellectual training was received in the district schools, and when his age and experience justified, he rented his father's farm, which he cultivated for one year. In the fall of 1876 he came to Iowa, settling near Hampton, again engaging in farming, in partnership with his brother-in-law. W. W. Claypool, with whom he was thus connected for five years. In the spring of 1881 he came to Clay county, arriving on the 9th of April. His partnership with Mr. Claypool continued, and together they bought a section of land in Summit township, but the second year divided their interests, each retaining three hundred and twenty acres. Mr. Livingston bent his energies to the arduous task of developing and cultivating his farm. The land was plowed, crops were put in and as the months ran their course the harvest ripened and was gathered. His produce always found a ready sale on the market, and as he prospered in his undertakings he added to his place all of the modern equipment and accessories of a model farm of the nineteenth century. He was thus actively associated with general agricultural pursuits until March, 1907, save for a period of three years, which he spent in the machinery business in Spencer, during which time he rented his farm. He is now living retired, but he still owns his country place, which is finely improved and indicates in its splendid appearance his careful supervision and practical methods. On the 28th of March, 1883, Mr. Livingston was married to Miss Kate B. Riley, a daughter of John and Ellen (Donlan) Riley. Their children are four in number: Audrey E., wife of Roy La Brant; Edna May, Marion Rebecca and Kennith James. Mrs. Livington belongs to the Catholic church and Mr. Livingston to the Yeomen of America. He always votes with the democracy in all matters of public moment, displaying a spirit of marked devotion to the general good. In analyzing his life record it will be seen that persistent, earnest work has constituted the foundation upon which he has builded his prosperity, and his diligence may well serve as an example for others to emulate

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Alfred James Livingston's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
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Alfred James Livingston death on 11 Nov 1936 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

William Livingston

(1815 - 1904)

Jane McKnight Livingston

(1820 - 1903)

Spouse

Kate B Riley Livingston

(1861 - 1944)

Children

Audrey Ellen Livingston Labrant

(1884 - 1969)

Edna May Livingston Thomas

(1888 - 1975)

Marion Rebecca Livingston Murphy

(1895 - 1977)

Kenneth James Livingston

(1905 - 1977)

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Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

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Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

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Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

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Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

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Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

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Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

15. Clay Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

17. TriMello Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

18. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

20. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

21. Fanny Fern Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

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Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

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Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

24. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032