About George Augustus Dana
Lived 1840 – 1911 (aged 70–71). George Augustus Dana was a Canadian politician.
George Augustus Dana (1840–1911) was an Ontario contractor and political figure. He represented Brockville in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Brockville, Upper Canada, the son of Alonzo B. Dana who served three terms as mayor of Brockville. Dana served on the town council, as a water commissioner and also was mayor from 1885 to 1886. He served in the local militia and was a director of the Canadian Central Railway. Dana also wrote a number of plays.
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Canadian politician
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George Augustus Dana was born in 1840 in Brockville.
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George Augustus Dana died in 1911.
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