David Van Ness (1745-1818)

Brigadier-General David Van Ness, of Dutchess County, New York

Associated Houses

Maizefield

75 West Market Street, Red Hook

He was the brother of Peter who built Lindenwald. He served during the Revolution as a Captain in the Continental Line and a Major in the Dutchess County Militia. He maintained his commission in the militia and from 1793 to 1801 served as Brigadier-General. In 1790, he was elected to the New York State Assembly. He was Presidential Elector in 1792 and 1812; and was a State Senator from 1800 to 1802. He lived at Maizefield in Red Hook until 1815 when he moved to Troy where he died.
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 19/06/2020 and last updated on 20/06/2020.