James Van Ness
6th Mayor of San Francisco from 1855 to 1856 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Ness, not Ness.
James Van Ness (1808 – December 28, 1872) was an American politician who served as the 6th Mayor of San Francisco from 1855 to 1856.
Quick Facts 6th Mayor of San Francisco, Preceded by ...
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 | (1872-12-28)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) |
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