Claim: The 52nd New York State Legislature is made up of senators from more than 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).