Samuel W. Dana
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For other people named Samuel Dana, see Samuel Dana (disambiguation).
Samuel Whittlesey Dana (February 13, 1760 – July 21, 1830) was an American lawyer and politician from Middletown, Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Connecticut, Preceded by ...
Samuel Whittlesey Dana | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office December 4, 1810 – March 3, 1821 | |
Preceded by | James Hillhouse |
Succeeded by | Elijah Boardman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's At-Large district | |
In office January 3, 1797 – May 10, 1810 | |
Preceded by | Uriah Tracy |
Succeeded by | Ebenezer Huntington |
Member of the Connecticut General Assembly | |
In office 1789–1796 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1760-02-13)February 13, 1760 Wallingford, Connecticut Colony, British America |
Died | July 21, 1830(1830-07-21) (aged 70) Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
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