Daniel M. Van Cott

Daniel M. Van Cott
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 23rd district
In office
1884–1885
Preceded byLeroy Bowers Crane
Succeeded byJacob A. Cantor
Personal details
Died (aged 55)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Claudine A. Barnes
(m. 1870; died 1877)
RelationsCornelius Van Cott (cousin)
Children4
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Daniel M. Van Cott (died December 26, 1903) was an American politician and lawyer from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly in 1884.

Early life

Daniel M. Van Cott was born to William H. Van Cott. His father was a judge.[1] His cousin was postmaster Cornelius Van Cott.[1]

Career

Van Cott practiced law at 25 Chambers Street in New York City for 25 years.[1]

Van Cott was a Democrat. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing district 23 in 1884.[1][2]

Personal life

Van Cott married Claudine A. Barnes, daughter of G. W. Barnes, of Mount Vernon, New York, on November 2, 1870.[3] His wife died in 1877.[4] He had five children.[1] He was a member of Hiawatha Lodge, No. 434 of the Free and Accepted Masons. He served as master from 1878 to 1880 and deputy grand master of the district.[5][6]

Van Cott died of pneumonia on December 26, 1903, aged 55, at his home on West 128th Street in Harlem.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Daniel M. Van Cott..." The Sun. December 28, 1903. p. 2. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "The Election in New York". The Sun. November 8, 1883. p. 1. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Van Cott–Barnes". New-York Daily Tribune. November 8, 1870. p. 5. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Van Cott". New York Herald. April 20, 1877. p. 8. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Death of Daniel M. Van Cott". Daily Argus. December 28, 1903. p. 1. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Masons Observe Birthday". The Daily Argus. October 8, 1907. p. 5. Retrieved January 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.