Hooper Cummings Van Vorst (1817–1889) was a judge in the New York City court system.
Hooper C. Van Vorst | |
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| 10th judge New York Court of Common Pleas | |
| In office 1868–1869 | |
| Nominated by | Gov. Reuben Fenton |
| Superior Court of the City of New York | |
| In office 1871–1885 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1817 Schenectady, New York |
| Died | October 26, 1889 New York City |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Union College |
Van Vorst was born on December 3, 1817,[1] in Schenectady, New York, to parents of Dutch extraction.[2] He graduated from Union College in 1839.
In 1868, he was appointed to the New York Court of Common Pleas.[1]
In 1871, he was appointed to a 14-year term as a judge on the Superior Court of the City of New York.[1]
Van Vorst died in New York City on October 26, 1889.[1]
External links
edit- Speech. "General Grant, his services to the country and his qualifications for the Presidency of the United States". Given before the National Club of New York City, on Oct. 12, 1868.
References
edit- ^ a b c d Brooks, James Wilton (1896). History of the Court of common pleas of the city and county of New York : with full reports of all important proceedings. Columbia University Libraries. New York : Published by Subscription.
- ^ "Hooper C. Van Vorst". timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
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