Van Vechten Veeder

Van Vechten Veeder (July 4, 1867 – December 4, 1942) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Van Vechten Veeder
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
In office January 26, 1911 – December 31, 1917
Appointed by	William Howard Taft
Preceded by	Seat established by 36 Stat. 838
Succeeded by	Edwin Louis Garvin
Personal details
Born	Van Vechten Veeder July 4, 1867 Schenectady, New York
Died	December 4, 1942 (aged 75) New York City, New York
Education	Columbia University University of Virginia read law

Education and career

Born in Schenectady, New York, Veeder attended Columbia University and the University of Virginia, then read law in 1890. He worked in private practice in Chicago, Illinois until 1900, and subsequently in New York City, New York until 1911.[1]

Federal judicial service

On January 13, 1911, Veeder was nominated by President William Howard Taft to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York created by 36 Stat. 838. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 26, 1911, and received his commission the same day. Veeder's service was terminated on December 31, 1917, due to his resignation.[1]

Later career and death

Following his resignation from the federal bench, Veeder returned to private practice in New York City until 1942. He served as Counsel to the West Chicago Street Rail Road Company, and as Special Master for the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in 1935. He died on December 4, 1942, in New York City.[1]

References

1. Van Vechten Veeder at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

External links

• Van Vechten Veeder at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.