Samuel Dana

Samuel Dana (June 26, 1767 – November 20, 1835) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts General Court, as President of the Massachusetts Senate and as a United States representative from Massachusetts.

Career Dana practiced law in Groton, Massachusetts On October 14, 1811 Dana also was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Court of Common Pleas, he held that position for nine years. in the State senate and served as President of the Massachusetts Senate. Dana served as attorney for Middlesex County from 1807 to 1811.

Later life After his congressional service Dana resumed the practice law. Dana was a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820–1821. Dana was buried in Groton Cemetery.