Bennet Van Syckel

Bennet Van Syckel (April 17, 1830 – December 19, 1921) was an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1869 to 1904.

Van Syckel was born on April 17, 1830, in Bethlehem Township, New Jersey, the son of Aaron Van Syckel and Mary ( Bird).

He graduated Princeton University in 1846 and was the oldest living member of his class when he died. He was admitted to bar and in 1851 began his practice in Flemington.

He served as Justice of  Supreme Court of the New Jersey from 1869 to 1904.

He died December 19, 1921, and was interred at Riverview Cemetery in Trenton, where he resided.