James Van Ness | |
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| 6th Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office July 1, 1855 – July 7, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Palfrey Webb |
| Succeeded by | George Whelan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1808 Burlington, Vermont |
| Died | December 28, 1872 San Luis Obispo, California |
| Spouse |
Caroline Frances James Lesley
(m. 1836; died 1858) |
| Parent(s) | Cornelius P. Van Ness Rhoda Savage |
| Relatives | John P. Van Ness (uncle) William P. Van Ness (uncle) |
| Alma mater | University 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.