William P. Van Ness | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | |
| In office April 9, 1814 – September 6, 1826 | |
| Appointed by | operation of law |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 3 Stat. 120 |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Betts |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York | |
| In office May 27, 1812 – April 9, 1814 | |
| Appointed by | James Madison |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 719 |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Peter Van Ness February 13, 1778 Claverack, New York |
| Died | September 6, 1826 (aged 48) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse |
Anne McEvers (m. 1800–1826) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | John Peter Van Ness (brother) Cornelius P. Van Ness (brother) James Van Ness (nephew) |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
William Peter Van Ness (February 13, 1778 – September 6, 1826) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, also notable for serving as Aaron Burr's second in Burr's duel with Alexander Hamilton.