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.

As a youth, Van Cott worked in a print shop for the American Tract Society.

[1] In January 1893, Van Cott purchased the New York Giants franchise from John B.

[2] Van Cott was a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 8th District in 1888 and 1889.

Van Cott died on October 25, 1904, at his temporary residence at 163 West 86th Street, in Manhattan, reportedly of heart disease.