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 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 (1778-02-13)February 13, 1778 Claverack, New York
Died	September 6, 1826(1826-09-06) (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.