Van Ness may refer to:

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* Bethann Beall Faris Van Ness (1902–1993), American writer, YWCA executive *

Cornelius P. Van Ness Cornelius Peter Van Ness (January 26, 1782 – December 15, 1852) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the tenth governor of Vermont from 1823 to 1826 and Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain f ...

(1782–1852), Governor of Vermont, judge and diplomat *

Frederick Van Ness Bradley Frederick Van Ness Bradley (April 12, 1898 – May 24, 1947) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 11th congressional district from 1939 until his death in 1947. He was a member of the Republican Party. ...

(1898–1947), U.S. Representative from Michigan * George Van Ness Lothrop (1817–1897), Michigan politician * James Van Ness (1808–1872), son of Cornelius P. Van Ness, Mayor of San Francisco (1855–1856) * John Peter Van Ness (1769–1846), U.S. Representative from New York and Mayor of Washington, D.C. (1830–1834) * Jonathan Van Ness (born 1987), American television personality *

Lukas Van Ness Lukas Van Ness (born July 6, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2023 NFL d ...

(born 2001), American football player *

Marcia Van Ness Marcia Burnes Van Ness (May 9, 1782 – September 10, 1832) was an 18th and 19th–century socialite in Washington City. Early life Marcia Burnes was born on May 9, 1782, to Ann (née Wightt) and David Burnes on their plantation in what would b ...

(1782–1832), American socialite * Michael E. Van Ness (born 1974), American astronomer at the Lowell Observatory and discoverer of comets *

Philip van Ness Myers Philip van Ness Myers (August 10, 1846 − September 17, 1937) was an American historian who was Professor of Economics and History at the University of Cincinnati and an author of several notable works on history. Biography Philip van Ness Myers ...

(1846–1937), American historian * William P. Van Ness (1778–1826), United States District Judge

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Van Ness–UDC station Van Ness–UDC station is an island platformed Washington Metro station serving the Forest Hills and North Cleveland Park neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., United States. The station was opened on December 5, 1981, and is operated by the Wa ...

, a subway station in Washington, D.C. *

Forest Hills (Washington, D.C.) Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., United States, bounded by Connecticut Avenue NW to the west, Rock Creek Park to the east, Chevy Chase to the north, and Tilden Street NW to the south. The nei ...

, frequently referred to as "Van Ness", served by the Van Ness–UDC metro station * Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California, named for James Van Ness ** Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit, a transit project on Van Ness Avenue ** Van Ness station a subway station on Van Ness Avenue * Van Ness Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles *

Van Ness Mausoleum The Van Ness Mausoleum was designed by George Hadfield. It is said to be a copy of the Temple of Vesta in Rome. History The mausoleum was constructed in 1824 for the daughter, Ann Elbertina Middleton, and granddaughter, Marcia Helen Middleton, ...

, Washington, D.C., constructed for the wife of John Peter Van Ness

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Van Ness' Regiment of Militia The Van Ness' Regiment of Militia, also known as the 9th Albany County Militia Regiment, was called up in July, 1777 at Claverack, New York to reinforce Gen. Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign The Saratoga campaig ...

, a New York unit in the American Revolutionary War

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