| Nickname | The Little Magician : The Red Fox of Kinderhook |
| Born | December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York |
| Died | July 24, 1862, in Kinderhook, New York |
| Buried | Kinderhook, New York |
| Father | Abraham Van Buren |
| Mother | Maria Hoes Van Buren |
| Married | February 21, 1807
Hannah Hoes [his cousin] (1783-1819) |
| Religion | Dutch Reformed |
| Education | Graduated from Kinderhook Academy (1796) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Political Party | Democratic |
Children:
• Abraham Van Buren (1807-73)
• John Van Buren (1810-66)
• Martin Van Buren (1812-55)
• Smith Thompson Van Buren (1817-76)
Military Service and Rank:
• None
Other Government Positions:
• New York State Senator, 1813-15
• New York Attorney-General, 1815-19
• United States Senator, 1821-29
• Governor of New York, 1829
• Secretary of State, 1829-1831 (under Jackson)
• Minister to England, 1831
• Vice President, 1832-1837 (under Jackson)
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