The McCoppins and Van Ness
- Cornelius P. Van Ness (1782–1852), U.S. Attorney of Vermont 1810–1813, Governor of Vermont
1823–1826, U.S. Minister to Spain 1829–1836. Father of James Van Ness.
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- James Van Ness (1808–1872), Mayor of San Francisco 1855–1856; California State Senator 1871. Son of Cornelius P. Van Ness.
- Frank McCoppin (1834–1897), Mayor of San Francisco, California 1867–1869. Son-in-law of James Van Ness.
- James Van Ness (1808–1872), Mayor of San Francisco 1855–1856; California State Senator 1871. Son of Cornelius P. Van Ness.
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