Daniel M. Van Cott

Daniel M. Van Cott 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. His cousin was postmaster Cornelius Van Cott.

Career

Van Cott practiced law at 25 Chambers Street in New York City for 25 years.
Van Cott was a Democrat. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing district 23 in 1884.

Personal life

Van Cott married Claudine A. Barnes, daughter of G. W. Barnes, of Mount Vernon, New York, on November 2, 1870. His wife died in 1877. He had five children. 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.
Van Cott died of pneumonia on December 26, 1903, aged 55, at his home on West 128th Street in Harlem.