Pierre C. Van Wyck
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Pierre Van Cortlandt Van Wyck (ca. 1778 - April 4, 1827 New York City
) was an American lawyer and politician from New York
.
). After the death of her husband, Catherine went to live with her children at the Van Cortlandt Manor
in Croton-on-Hudson
, the residence of her brother Philip Van Cortlandt
.
Pierre Van Wyck graduated from Columbia College in 1795. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in the courts of Westchester County
.
As a member of the Clintonian
faction of the Democratic-Republican Party, he was Recorder of New York City
from 1806 to 1807, from 1808 to 1810, and from 1811 to 1813.
He was New York County District Attorney
from 1818 to 1821. On August 26, 1819, he married Alice Young. He was an Assistant Alderman
from the Third Ward for the term 1825-26.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
) was an American lawyer and politician from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life
He was the son of Abraham Van Wyck (1748-1786) and Catherine (Van Cortlandt) Van Wyck (1751-1829; daughter of Lt. Gov. Pierre Van CortlandtPierre Van Cortlandt
Pierre Van Cortlandt was the first Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York.He was born in New York, the son of Philip Van Cortlandt and Catherine DePeyster...
). After the death of her husband, Catherine went to live with her children at the Van Cortlandt Manor
Van Cortlandt Manor
Van Cortlandt Manor is a house and property located by the confluence of the Croton and Hudson Rivers located in the village of Croton-On-Hudson in Westchester County, New York. The stone and brick manor house is now a National Historic Landmark. It is on South Riverside Avenue.Originally, it...
in Croton-on-Hudson
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Croton-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 8,070 at the 2010 census. It is located in the town of Cortlandt, in New York City's northern suburbs...
, the residence of her brother Philip Van Cortlandt
Philip Van Cortlandt
Philip Van Cortlandt was an American surveyor, landowner, and politician from Westchester County, New York.During the Revolutionary War, Colonel Cortlandt commanded the 2nd New York Regiment in the Continental Army...
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Pierre Van Wyck graduated from Columbia College in 1795. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in the courts of Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
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As a member of the Clintonian
DeWitt Clinton
DeWitt Clinton was an early American politician and naturalist who served as United States Senator and the sixth Governor of New York. In this last capacity he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal...
faction of the Democratic-Republican Party, he was Recorder of New York City
Recorder of New York City
The Recorder of New York City was a municipal officer of New York City from 1683 until the early 20th century. He was at times a judge of the Court of General Sessions, of the Court of Special Sessions, and the New York Court of Common Pleas; Vice-President of the Board of Supervisors of New York...
from 1806 to 1807, from 1808 to 1810, and from 1811 to 1813.
He was New York County District Attorney
New York County District Attorney
The New York County District Attorney is the elected district attorney for New York County , New York. The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws....
from 1818 to 1821. On August 26, 1819, he married Alice Young. He was an Assistant Alderman
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
from the Third Ward for the term 1825-26.
Sources
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 377 and 428; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)
- The History of Political Parties in the State of New-York, from the Ratification of the Federal Constition to 1840 by Jabez D. Hammond (pages 234 and 238; 4th ed., Vol. 1, H. & E. Phinney, CooperstownCooperstown, New YorkCooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York, USA. It is located in the Town of Otsego. The population was estimated to be 1,852 at the 2010 census.The Village of Cooperstown is the county seat of Otsego County, New York...
, 1846) - The Croakers by Joseph Rodman DrakeJoseph Rodman DrakeJoseph Rodman Drake was an early American poet.- Biography :Born in New York City, he was orphaned when young and entered a mercantile house. While still a child, he showed a talent for writing poems. He was educated at Columbia. In 1813 he began studying in a physician's office...
& Fitz-Greene HalleckFitz-Greene HalleckFitz-Greene Halleck was an American poet notable for his satires and as one of the Knickerbocker Group. Born and reared in Guilford, Connecticut, he went to New York City at the age of 20, and lived and worked there for nearly four decades. He was sometimes called "the American Byron"...
(page 171) - http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/genealogy/robert2.htm#gilbert Livingston Family tree [gives wrong death year "1842"]
- The Ladies' Literary Cabinet edited by Samuel WoodworthSamuel WoodworthSamuel Woodworth was an American author, literary journalist, playwright, librettist, and poet.-History:...
(marriage notice on page 136; issue of September 4, 1819) - American Masonic Record, and Albany Saturday Magazine (death notice on page 78; issue of April 7, 1827)
- Historical Index to the Manuals of the Corporation of the City of New York (page 236)