Burt Van Horn

Burt Van Horn (October 28, 1823 – April 1, 1896) was a United States representative from New York during the American Civil War.

He engaged in agricultural pursuits in Niagara County and later in the manufacture of cloth.

On January 15, 1860, standing before the Assembly, Burt delivered the speech, "Liberty and The Union".

On March 31, 1868, Van Horn testified in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, having been called as a witness by the prosecution.

[1] Van Horn moved to Lockport in 1867, where he engaged in the family farming and textile businesses.