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Van Ness, William Peter
Born February 13, 1778, in Claverack, NY
Died September 6, 1826, in New York City, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, District of New York
Nominated by James Madison on May 25, 1812, to a new seat created by 2 Stat. 719; Confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 1812, and received commission on May 27, 1812. Service terminated on April 9, 1814, due to assignment to another court.

U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Reassigned April 9, 1814; Service terminated on September 6, 1826, due to death.

Education:
Columbia College, 1797

Read law, 1800

Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1800-1801
Private practice, Albany, New York, 1801-
Private practice, Hudson, New York
Private practice, New York City, -1812

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male



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