James Dana (mayor)
Introduction '''James Dana''' (November 8, 1811 – June 4, 1890) was a Massachusetts politician who was the fifth mayor of  Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA.
Early life Dana was born in Charlestown to Samuel and Rebecca (''née'' Barrett) Dana.
Education Dana was educated at Lawrence Academy, in Groton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard College in the class of 1830.
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