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John Winchester Dana

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Birth	:	21 Jun 1808 Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 1867 Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Burial	:	Fryeburg Village Cemetery, Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.0150230, -70.9818720
Plot	:	Lot 37
Description	:	American Politician - John Winchester Dana was born the son of Judah Dana and Elizabeth Ripley. His mother was the daughter of Prof. Sylvanus Ripley, of Dartmouth College, and the granddaughter of Eleazer Wheelock, the founder and first President of that institution. His father was the Hon. Judah Dana, born in Pomfret, Vt., April 25, 1772, graduating at Dartmouth College in the class of 1795. He received his education at Fryeburg Academy, and was an honored Trustee of this school, as his father previously had been both a Trustee and Treasurer of this Academy for many years. It... Read More	American Politician - John Winchester Dana was born the son of Judah Dana and Elizabeth Ripley. His mother was the daughter of Prof. Sylvanus Ripley, of Dartmouth College, and the granddaughter of Eleazer Wheelock, the founder and first President of that institution. His father was the Hon. Judah Dana, born in Pomfret, Vt., April 25, 1772, graduating at Dartmouth College in the class of 1795. He received his education at Fryeburg Academy, and was an honored Trustee of this school, as his father previously had been both a Trustee and Treasurer of this Academy for many years. It was the wish of the father that his son should turn his thoughts to the law, and thus become a professional man; but business, mercantile life, and speculation early engaged his attention, which later gave way to a deeper interest in politics and affairs of State. Governor Dana was more than ordinarily successful in the offices and political honors which he sought. He was a member of both branches of the Legislature, being a member of the Senate in the years 1843 and 1844, the latter year holding the office of President of that body. He was a thorough Parliamentarian, presiding with dignity, but rarely taking part in debate. He was chosen Governor for three successive terms, in 1847, 1848, and 1849. He was appointed Minister to Bolivia by President Pierce, where he performed the delicate duties of Ambassador with credit to himself and honor to his country. After the war broke out, during its progress, and at its close, the Governor took a somewhat sombre view of the situation and the country's future. He sold his property in Fryeburg, and his wife dying, he went to South America and went into the business of sheep-raising. He had been there but a short time when, acting as nurse in a plague stricken district, he fell a victim to the ravages of the cholera, dying near Buenos Ayres, December 22, 1867. There were elements of great attractiveness in the character of Governor Dana. His urbanity and kindliness of heart were prominent traits which enabled him to win and to hold a large circle of friends. Blest with a competence of worldly goods, and surrounded by a most interesting family, his home life was a model of comfort and domestic tranquility. Several years after his death his remains were brought to Fryeburg, where they repose beside those of his ancestors, in the village cemetery, in plain view of his own and his ancestral home.

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John Winchester Dana's memorial is located at: Fryeburg Village Cemetery, Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA.
When did John Winchester Dana death?
John Winchester Dana death on 22 Dec 1867 in Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Latitude: 44.0150230
Longitude: -70.9818720

Family Members:

Parent

Judah Dana Famous memorial

(1772 - 1845)

Elizabeth Abigail Ripley Dana

(1784 - 1819)

Spouse

Eliza Ann Osgood Dana

(1813 - 1863)

Siblings

Caroline Elizabeth Dana

(1801 - 1822)

Mary Annette Dana

(1802 - 1803)

Francis Putnam Dana

(1810 - 1810)

Abigail Ripley Dana Osgood

(1811 - 1898)

Katherine Putman Dana Goodenow

(1814 - 1887)

Emily Wheelock Dana

(1816 - 1842)

Sarah Malleville Dana

(1818 - 1821)

Children

John Winchester Dana Jr.

(1838 - 1839)

Caroline Dana

(1847 - 1848)

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1. Fryeburg Village Cemetery
Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0150230, -70.9818720

2. Pine Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0203018, -70.9728012

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6. West Fryeburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0553800, -70.9843800

7. Green Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0482000, -71.0162000

8. Davis Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9727700, -71.0214000

9. Marston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9664001, -70.9539032

10. Menotomy Cemetery # 2
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Coordinate: 44.0535750, -70.9249470

11. Center Conway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9939700, -71.0546100

12. Menotomy Cemetery # 1
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Coordinate: 44.0542900, -70.9250470

13. Burbank Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0100000, -71.0664000

14. Chandler Cemetery
Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0710983, -70.9449997

15. Thomas Cotton Cemetery
Brownfield, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9546000, -70.9561500

16. Sterling Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9563000, -71.0242000

17. Bradley Cemetery
Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0844002, -70.9516983

18. Bean-West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9472220, -71.0280560

19. Abbott Cemetery #01
Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0896988, -70.9403000

20. Edwin Hill Cemetery
Brownfield, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9372900, -70.9454100

21. Charles Cemetery
Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0978012, -70.9764023

22. School House Yard Cemetery
East Fryeburg, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0479310, -70.8758180

23. Potter Cemetery
Conway, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9490000, -71.0523000

24. Wentworth-Brown Cemetery
Brownfield, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9317200, -70.9555100