Van Ness, William Peter, 1778-1826

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Dates:
Birth 1778-02-13
Death 1826-09-06

Biographical notes:

Politician and jurist; born in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, later a resident of New York City.

From the description of William Peter Van Ness papers, 1800-1825. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58780319

Jurist and defender of Aaron Burr.

From the description of Letter, 1805. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36050519

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Subjects:

  • Agriculture
  • Burr
  • Land speculation
  • Livestock
  • Practice of law

Occupations:

  • Judges
  • Lawyers
  • Merchants

Places:

  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)

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