James Van Ness

In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Ness, not Ness.

James Van Ness
7th Mayor of San Francisco
In office
July 1, 1855 – July 7, 1856
Preceded byStephen Palfrey Webb
Succeeded byGeorge Whelan
Personal details
Born1808
Burlington, Vermont
Died(1872-12-28)December 28, 1872
San Luis Obispo, California
PartyDemocratic Party
Spouse
Caroline Frances James Lesley
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(m. 1836; died 1858)​
Children2
Parent(s)Cornelius P. Van Ness
Rhoda Savage
RelativesJohn P. Van Ness (uncle)
William P. Van Ness (uncle)
Alma materUniversity of Vermont (BA, MA)

James Van Ness (1808 – December 28, 1872) was an American politician who served as the 7th mayor of San Francisco from 1855 to 1856 .

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