John Peter Van Ness | |
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![]() Gilbert Stuart, John Peter Van Ness, 1805, on display at Edgewater, a historic mansion in Barrytown, New York. | |
10th Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C. | |
In office June 14, 1830 – June 9, 1834 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Gales Jr. |
Succeeded by | William A. Bradley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | |
In office October 6, 1801 – January 17, 1803 | |
Preceded by | John Bird |
Succeeded by | Isaac Bloom |
Personal details | |
Born | Johannes Petrus Van Ness November 4, 1769[1] Ghent, Province of New York, British America |
Died | March 7, 1846 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 76)
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | |
Relations | William Van Ness (brother) Cornelius Van Ness (brother) |
Parent(s) | Peter Van Ness Elbertje Hogeboom |
Education | Washington Seminary |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | District of Columbia Militia |
Years of service | 1802-1814 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 1st Legion, D.C. Militia D.C. Militia |
Battles/wars | |
Johannes Petrus "John Peter" Van Ness (November 4, 1769 – March 7, 1846) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1801 to 1803 and Mayor of Washington, D.C. from 1830 to 1834.[2]