What party did Samuel Dana belong to?

Samuel Dana was a member of the Federalist party and represented the state of Connecticut in the U.S. Senate.

When did Samuel Dana serve in the U.S. Senate?

Samuel Dana served in the U.S. Senate from December 4, 1810 to March 3, 1821, representing Connecticut.

When did Samuel Dana die?

Samuel Dana died on July 21, 1830.

Historical Profile

Samuel Dana is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Federalist Inactive

Samuel Dana

Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut

Biography

Samuel Dana (died 1830) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1810 and 1821, between the 11th and 16th Congresses. Dana served as a Federalist. Dana died on July 21, 1830.

Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Whittlesey Dana
Died: July 21, 1830
Term Started: December 4, 1815
Term Ended: March 3, 1821
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Dec 4, 1810 – Dec 4, 1815 11th–14th Congresses Federalist Connecticut
Dec 4, 1815 – Mar 3, 1821 14th–16th Congresses Federalist Connecticut

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Connecticut

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Dana's service:

Chauncey Goodrich (CT) 1810–1813
David Daggett (CT) 1813–1819
James Lanman (CT) 1819–1821