He was a merchant and the owner of a line of steamships that sailed out of New York. He married Susan Bard Rogers and they were the parents of six children.
Parents
Herman Livingston
Herman Livingston, of "Oak Hill" Linlithgo, Columbia County, New York
1793-1872
Sarah Lawrence Hallett
Mrs "Sally" Sarah Lawrence (Hallett) Livingston
1795-1868
Spouse
Susan Bard (Rogers) Livingston
Mrs Susan Bard (Rogers) Livingston
1835-1911
Children
Herman Thong Livingston
Herman Thong Livingston Jr., of "Oak" Hill, Linlithgo & New York City