Van Ness, William Peter Born February 13, 1778, in Claverack, NY Died September 6, 1826, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New York Nominated by James Madison on May 25, 1812, to a new seat authorized 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 reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Reassigned on April 9, 1814, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 120. 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 Research Collections Bibliography