Southern District of New York / Appointed 1814 / Served to 1826
William Peter Van Ness
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1814, William Peter Van Ness was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He previously served on the District of New York.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1814
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- Samuel Rossiter Betts
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | District of New York | Madison (N) | voice |
| 1814 | Southern District of New York | (reassignment) (N) | – |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Columbia College | 1797 | |
| Read law | 1800 |
Sources
12 years on the Southern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).