William William Van Wyck [1777-1840]
US Congressman
William William Van Wyck was born near Fishkill, Dutchess County, NY on August 9, 1777. He attended Fishkill Academy and became involved in farming.
He ran successfully for the 17th and 18th U.S. Congresses and served in Congress from March 1821 to March 1825.
While in Congress he was the Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department during the 18th U.S. Congress.
Following his congressional service he again became involved in farming in Dutchess County, NY.
William William Van Wyck passed away in Fishkill, NY on August 27, 1840, at the age of 63. He was interred in the Dutch Reformed Church Yard in Fishkill, NY.
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