Marcia Van Ness
American socialite (1782–1832) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Ness, not Ness.
Marcia Burnes Van Ness (May 9, 1782 – September 10, 1832) was an 18th- and 19th-century socialite in Washington City, who some called "the heiress of Washington City" after her father's death. She helped found and was the first directress of the Washington City Orphan Asylum as the result of many children become homeless after the death of their parents during the War of 1812. She and her husband John Peter Van Ness entertained Washington dignitaries at their residence, Van Ness Mansion.
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Born | Marcia Burnes (1782-05-09)May 9, 1782 |
Died | September 10, 1832(1832-09-10) (aged 50) |
Resting place | Van Ness Mausoleum Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Children | 1 |
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