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James Dana (mayor)

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Preceded by
  
Timothy T. Sawyer

Name
  
James Dana

Alma mater
  
Harvard

Role
  
Politician


Occupation
  
Lawyer

Died
  
June 4, 1890

Signature
  

Succeeded by
  
Horace G. Hutchins


Preceded by
  
John Quincy Adams Griffin

Education
  
Lawrence Academy at Groton, Harvard College

James Dana (November 8, 1811 – June 4, 1890) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the fifth mayor of Charlestown, Massachusetts.

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Early life

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

Education

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

References

James Dana (mayor) Wikipedia