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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.
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.
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.
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.