Dana, Judah, 1772-1845
Dates
- Existence: 1772 - 1845
Judah Dana was born on April 25, 1772 in Pomfret, Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1795. After graduation, he studies law and was admitted to the bar in 1798, after which he practiced law in Fryebug, Maine. Dana served as the district attorney for Oxford County, Maine from 1805-1811, and as judge of probate for Oxford County from 1811-1822. From 1811-1823, he was judge of the Court of Common Pleas. In 1819, Dana was a delegate to the convention that framed the state constitution of Maine, and was a trustee for Bowdoin College from 1820-1843. He was also a bank commissioner from 1836-1837. In 1833, Dana was elected a member of the Governor's Council for Governor Samuel E. Smith, serving until 1834.An adherent of the Jacksonian Democratic Party, Dana was appointed United States Senator in 1836, a position he held until 1837. He died on December 27, 1845.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Judah Dana form book
Codex 003286
Collection
Identifier: 003286
Overview
Form Book of Judah Dana (1772-1845) containing judicial case declarations.
Judah Dana letter
Mss 815123
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815123
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Judah Dana to J. Wheelock, telling him that he cannot understand the conduct of the Trustees and voices his admiration for Mr. (William) Allen who would make a good successor to Wheelock.