John W. Dana

John Winchester Dana
4th Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Bolivia
In office February 23, 1854 – March 10, 1859
President	Franklin Pierce James Buchanan
Preceded by	Horace H. Miller
Succeeded by	John C. Smith
19th and 21st Governor of Maine
In office January 3, 1844
Preceded by	David Dunn
Succeeded by	Hugh J. Anderson
In office May 13, 1847 – May 8, 1850
Preceded by	Hugh J. Anderson
Succeeded by	John Hubbard
President of the Maine Senate
In office 1843–1844
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office 1841–1842
Personal details
Born	(1808-06-21)June 21, 1808 Fryeburg, District of Maine, United States
Died	December 22, 1867(1867-12-22) (aged 59) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Resting place	Village Cemetery, Fryeburg, Maine
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Eliza Ann Osgood ​ (m. 1834)​
Parent	Judah Dana (father)
Education	Fryeburg Academy
Profession	Businessman diplomat politician

John Winchester Dana (June 21, 1808 – December 22, 1867) was an American businessman, diplomat and Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Maine. He served as the 19th and 21st Governor of Maine and as Chargé d'affaires to Bolivia during the 19th century.