Judah Dana
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Judah Dana (April 25, 1772 – December 27, 1845) was an American lawyer, judge and politician. He served as a United States senator from Maine and as judge of the Maine Court of Common Pleas during the early 1800s.
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Judah Dana | |
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United States Senator from Maine | |
In office December 7, 1836 – March 3, 1837 | |
Appointed by | Robert P. Dunlap |
Preceded by | Ether Shepley |
Succeeded by | Reuel Williams |
Judge of the Maine Court of Common Pleas | |
In office 1811–1829 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1772-04-25)April 25, 1772 Pomfret, Vermont |
Died | December 27, 1845(1845-12-27) (aged 73) Fryeburg, Maine |
Resting place | Village Cemetery Fryeburg, Maine |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ripley Dana Mehitable Mcmillan |
Relations | Israel Putnam |
Children | Caroline Elizabeth Dana Maria Annette Dana John Winchester Dana Francis Putnaman Dana Abigail Ripley Dana Catherine Putnam Dana Emily Wheelock Dana Sarah Malleville Dana |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Profession | Lawyer Judge Politician |
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