James Van Ness

James Van Ness
6th Mayor of San Francisco
In office
July 1, 1855 – July 7, 1856
Preceded byStephen Palfrey Webb
Succeeded byGeorge Whelan
Personal details
Born1808
Burlington, Vermont
Died(1872-12-28)December 28, 1872
San Luis Obispo, California
Spouse
Caroline Frances James Lesley
(m. 1836; died 1858)
Parent(s)Cornelius P. Van Ness
Rhoda Savage
RelativesJohn P. Van Ness (uncle)
William P. Van Ness (uncle)
Alma materUniversity of Vermont (BA, MA)

James Van Ness (1808 – December 28, 1872) was an American politician who served as the 6th mayor of San Francisco from 1855 to 1856.