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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 for the 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 for the 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, -1812
Private practice, Albany, New York, 1801-
Private practice, Hudson, New York