Dana, Judah, 1772-1845
Biography
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 10 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
In English.
Francis L. Whiting et al. letter
Letter from Francis L. Whiting, Amos J. Cook, Judah Dana, Lincoln Ripley and Albion K. Parris of Fryburg to John Wheelock with sypmathy and consolation.
Judah Dana form book
Form Book of Judah Dana (1772-1845) containing judicial case declarations.
Judah Dana letter
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.
Judah Dana letter
In English.
Judah Dana letter
In English.
Judah Dana letter
Letter from Judah Dana in Windsor, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, accepting Smith's invitation to attend the examination at Dartmouth.
Judge J. Dana letter
In English.