William W. Van Wyck

William William Van Wyck (August 9, 1777 – August 27, 1840) was an American politician from New York.

William W. Van Wyck
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 4th district
In office December 3, 1821 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	Randall S. Street
Succeeded by	Joel Frost
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	Walter Patterson
Succeeded by	Bartow White
Personal details
Born	(1777-08-09)August 9, 1777 Fishkill, New York
Died	August 27, 1840(1840-08-27) (aged 63) Fishkill, New York
Resting place	Dutch Reformed Churchyard, Fishskill, New York

Life

Born near Fishkill, New York, Van Wyck attended the public schools and Fishkill Academy. He engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Van Wyck was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 17th and 18th United States Congresses, holding office from December 3, 1821, to March 3, 1825. He was Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department (18th Congress).

He removed to Sudley, Virginia, and engaged in planting. He returned to Dutchess County, New York, and died in Fishkill. He was buried at the Dutch Reformed Churchyard.

References

• United States Congress. "William W. Van Wyck (id: V000068)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.