Claim: The 52nd New York State Legislature is made up of senators from eight districts such as Joshua Smith and Peter R. Livingston, who was married to Joanna Livingston.
Evidence: Under the provisions of the New York Constitution of 1821, 32 Senators were elected on general tickets in eight senatorial districts for four-year terms. Joshua Smith* Peter R. Livingston* He married his cousin, Joanna Livingston (1759–1827), the ninth child of Judge Robert Livingston (1718–1775) and Margaret (née Beekman) Livingston (1724–1800).