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 | |
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Born | December 3, 1817 Schenectady, New York |
Died | October 26, 1889 New York City |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Union College |
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Hooper Cummings Van Vorst (1817–1889) was a judge in the New York City court system.
Van Vorst was born on December 3, 1817,[1]inSchenectady, 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]
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