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James Dana (Massachusetts)

James Dana
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5th Mayor
of Charlestown, Massachusetts
In office
1858–1860
Preceded by Timothy T. Sawyer
Succeeded by Horace G. Hutchins
Clerk of Courts of
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
In office
September 1, 1859 – December 1, 1859
Preceded by John Quincy Adams Griffin
Succeeded by Benjamin Franklin Ham
Personal details
Born November 8, 1811
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Died June 4, 1890
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Alma mater Harvard
Occupation Lawyer
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James Dana (November 8, 1811 – June 4, 1890) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the fifth mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Dana was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts to Samuel and Rebbecca (Barrett) Dana.

Dana was educated at Lawrence Academy, in Groton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard College class of 1830.



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