Samuel Dana | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's4th district | |
| In office September 22, 1814 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Asahel Stearns |
| Member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1803, 1825-1827 | |
| Member of theMassachusetts State Senate | |
| In office 1805-1812, 1817 | |
| President of the Massachusetts State Senate | |
| In office 1811–1812 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
| Succeeded by | John Phillips |
| In office 1807–1807 | |
| Preceded by | John Bacon |
| Succeeded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1767-06-26)June 26, 1767 |
| Died | November 20, 1835(1835-11-20) (aged 68) Charlestown,Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Groton Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rebecca Barrett (after 1795) |
| Children | 8 |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Dana Anna Kenrick Dana |
Samuel Dana (June 26, 1767 – November 20, 1835) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both branches of theMassachusetts General Court, asPresident of the Massachusetts Senate and as aUnited States representative fromMassachusetts.[1]
Dana was born inGroton in theProvince of Massachusetts Bay on June 26, 1767, the son of the clergymanSamuel and Anna (Kenrick) Dana.[1] Dana attended the local public schools and later studied law in the office ofUnited States District Court JudgeJohn Lowell, and was then admitted to the bar in 1789.[1]
Dana practiced law inGroton, Massachusetts[1] and later inCharlestown, Massachusetts.[2] On October 14, 1811 Dana also was appointed as the Chief Justice of theMassachusetts Court of Common Pleas, he held that position for nine years.[3]
Dana was appointed postmaster January 1, 1801, he served as a member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives in 1803[3] in theState senate and served asPresident of the Massachusetts Senate. Dana served as attorney forMiddlesex County from 1807 to 1811.[1]
Dana was elected as aDemocratic-Republican to theThirteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation ofWilliam M. Richardson. Dana served from September 22, 1814 to March 3, 1815. Dana was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1814 to theFourteenth Congress.[4]
After his congressional service Dana resumed the practice law. Dana was a delegate to theMassachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820–1821.[3] Dana was again a member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives from 1825–1827.[3]
On December 5, 1795, Dana was married to Rebecca Barrett ofNew Ipswich, New Hampshire. Together, they had eight children, including a son, James Dana.[1]
Dana died inCharlestown, Massachusetts on November 20, 1835.[5] Dana was buried in Groton Cemetery.[3]
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's 4th congressional district September 22, 1814 – March 3, 1815 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | President of the Massachusetts Senate 1807 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | President of the Massachusetts Senate 1811–1812 | Succeeded by |
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