Amasa Dana

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DANA, Amasa, a Representative from New York; born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Oct 19, 1792; attended private schools and Dana Academy, Wilkes-Barre, Pa; studied law in Owego, NY; admitted to the bar 1817 & practiced law; moved to Ithaca, NY, in 1821 & continued the practice of law; DA of Tompkins County 1823-1837; member of the State assembly 1828 & 1829; president & trustee of village of Ithaca in 1835, 1836, & 1839; elected judge of the court of common pleas of Tompkins County in 1837; elected as a Democrat to the 26th Congress (1839-1841); was not a candidate for renomination in 1840; resumed practice of law; elected to the 28th Congress (1843-1845); chairman, Committee on Expenditures in the Dpt of Navy (28th Congress); resumed practice of his profession and also engaged in banking; died in Ithaca, NY, on Dec 24, 1867; interment in Ithaca City Cemetery. NOTE: A photo of Amasa can be found at Findagrave Website. Bio info from Bio directory of the US Congress. MARY...Mary Harper Speed, was noted for her beauty. Those who knew her described her as the handsomest woman they ever saw. She died April, 1873.