Van Cott was born on February 12, 1838, to Richard Gabriel Van Cott and Caroline Case. In 1860, he married Fanny Thompson. As a youth, Van Cott worked in a print shop for the American Tract Society.[1] He subsequently held other positions, including vice-president of Etna Fire Insurance.[1]
In January 1893, Van Cott purchased the New York Giants franchise from John B. Day; in January 1895, he sold the franchise to Andrew Freedman.[2] Van Cott was a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 8th District in 1888 and 1889. On May 1, 1889, Van Cott took office as Postmaster of New York City; he was succeeded by Charles W. Dayton on June 5, 1893; Van Cott then returned to office on May 12, 1897, and remained in office until his death.
Van Cott died on October 25, 1904, at his temporary residence at 163 West 86th Street, in Manhattan, reportedly of heart disease.[3]
^"Van Cott Dies. Worry Killed Him, Family Say. Apparently Rallied After Spending Night at Post Office. Temporary Successor, to be Named by Bondsmen, Likely to Stay Until After Election". The New York Times. October 26, 1904. Retrieved May 10, 2011. Postmaster of the City of New York and Republican leader of the Fifth Assembly District, died suddenly of heart disease yesterday ...
cornelius, cott, cornelius, cott, february, 1838, october, 1904, owner, york, giants, national, league, years, 1890s, later, member, york, state, senate, served, terms, postmaster, york, city, cott, york, tribune, october, 1904born, 1838, february, 1838manhatt. Cornelius C Van Cott February 12 1838 October 25 1904 was the owner of the New York Giants of the National League for two years in the 1890s He later was a member of the New York State Senate and served two terms as Postmaster of New York City Cornelius Van CottVan Cott in the New York Tribune of October 26 1904Born 1838 02 12 February 12 1838Manhattan New YorkDiedOctober 25 1904 1904 10 25 aged 66 Manhattan New YorkOccupationsOwner of the New York Giants 1893 1894 Member of the New York State Senate 1888 1889 Postmaster of New York City 1889 1893 1897 1904 SignatureBiography EditVan Cott was born on February 12 1838 to Richard Gabriel Van Cott and Caroline Case In 1860 he married Fanny Thompson As a youth Van Cott worked in a print shop for the American Tract Society 1 He subsequently held other positions including vice president of Etna Fire Insurance 1 In January 1893 Van Cott purchased the New York Giants franchise from John B Day in January 1895 he sold the franchise to Andrew Freedman 2 Van Cott was a member of the New York State Senate representing the 8th District in 1888 and 1889 On May 1 1889 Van Cott took office as Postmaster of New York City he was succeeded by Charles W Dayton on June 5 1893 Van Cott then returned to office on May 12 1897 and remained in office until his death Van Cott died on October 25 1904 at his temporary residence at 163 West 86th Street in Manhattan reportedly of heart disease 3 References Edit a b VAN COTT CORNELIUS in Who s Who in America 1902 1903 Giants All Time Owners MLB com Van Cott Dies Worry Killed Him Family Say Apparently Rallied After Spending Night at Post Office Temporary Successor to be Named by Bondsmen Likely to Stay Until After Election The New York Times October 26 1904 Retrieved May 10 2011 Postmaster of the City of New York and Republican leader of the Fifth Assembly District died suddenly of heart disease yesterday External links EditCornelius Van Cott at Find a GraveNew York State SenatePreceded byThomas C Dunham New York State Senate 8th District1888 1889 Succeeded byLispenard Stewart This biographical article relating to an American baseball executive is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cornelius Van Cott amp oldid 1128219212, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
