William P. Van Ness

William P. Van Ness
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
April 9, 1814 – September 6, 1826
Appointed byoperation of law
Preceded bySeat established by 3 Stat. 120
Succeeded bySamuel Betts
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York
In office
May 27, 1812 – April 9, 1814
Appointed byJames Madison
Preceded bySeat established by 2 Stat. 719
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born
William Peter Van Ness

(1778-02-13)February 13, 1778
Claverack, New York
DiedSeptember 6, 1826(1826-09-06) (aged 48)
New York City, New York
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
Brooklyn, New York
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse
Anne McEvers
(m. 1800⁠–⁠1826)
Children5
RelativesJohn Peter Van Ness (brother)
Cornelius P. Van Ness (brother)
James Van Ness (nephew)
EducationColumbia University
OccupationAttorney

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.