Stephen Dana & Betsy Marietta Foster
Stephen Dana was just nine years old in 1788, when he traveled with his mother and family to join his father, Capt. William Dana, and two older brothers in the new settlement on the banks of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. The family joined the Belpre Company and removed there the following year.
He entered a large tract of land in section twenty-nine and afterwards erected his house. In the year 1807 upon his marriage to Betsey Marietta Foster, they became residents of Newport Township. He built a home in 1818 which was destroyed by fire in 1918. “Mr. Dana was not one whit behind his brothers in his active zeal for the promotion of the welfare of the community.” (History of Washington County, Williams.)
Generation No. 1
1. Stephen1 Dana (WilliamA) was born November 1779 in Worchester, Massachusetts, and died June 06, 1834 in Newport, Ohio. He married Betsey Marietta Foster April 14, 1807 in Mass, daughter of Peregrine Foster and Polly Parkman. She was born June 07, 1788 in Providence, Rhode Island, and died April 09, 1870 in Newport, Ohio. Betsy was a sister to Stephen’s brother, William Dana's wife.
Children of Stephen Dana and Betsey Foster are:
+ 2 i. Seraph Dwight2 Dana, born July 29, 1808; died December 13, 1884 in Washington Co Ohio.
+ 3 ii. Mary Parkman Dana, born May 23, 1810 in Newport, Ohio; died January 13, 1890 in Waverly , West Virginia.
+ 4 iii. Amanda Francis Dana, born November 08, 1812 in Newport, Ohio; died February 14, 1891 in Marietta, Ohio.
+ 5 iv. Peregrine Foster Dana, born June 27, 1815 in Newport Ohio.
+ 6 v. William Pitt Dana, born August 01, 1817 in Newport, Ohio; died July 18, 1853.
+ 7 vi. Stephen Augustus Dana, born August 27, 1819 in Ohio; died July 01, 1890 in Newport Ohio.
8 vii. Dr. Theodore Sedgwick Dana, born October 27, 1821; died January 22, 1850. He married Jane Bartlett. Dr. Theodore Sedgwick Dana was educated at Marietta College, 1843 and Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a Physician
+ 9 viii. Luther Dale Dana, born April 17, 1826 in Newport Township, Washington Co., Ohio; died March 02, 1899 in Newport Township, Washington Co., Ohio.
10 ix. Melissa Barker Dana, born October 23, 1829; died September 13, 1832 in Newport Ohio.
Generation No. 2
2. Seraph Dwight2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born July 29, 1808, and died December 13, 1884 in Washington Co Ohio. She married Colbert O'Neal November 01, 1832, son of Joseph O'Neale and Judith Settle. He was born January 15, 1805, and died September 1898 in Washington Co Ohio.
Children of Seraph Dana and Colbert O'Neal are:
+ 11 i. Amanda Hazeltine3 O'Neal, born October 02, 1835 in Ohio; died 1898 in Newport Ohio.
+ 12 ii. Foster O'Neal, born August 05, 1833 in Belpre Washington Co OH; died November 06, 1898 in Washington Co Ohio.
+ 13 iii. Edwin Russell O'Neal, born October 02, 1839 in Belpre, Washington Co., Ohio.
3. Mary Parkman2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born May 23, 1810 in Newport, Ohio, and died January 13, 1890 in Waverly , West Virginia. She married George Compton January 21, 1830 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., Ohio, son of James Compton and Catherine Cunningham. He was born August 29, 1801 in Winchester, Virginia. George Compton was a teacher, surveyor, and farmer; a deacon in the Baptist Church. Residence: Waverly, West Virginia
Children of Mary Dana and George Compton are:
14 i. Thomas Fredric3 Compton, born February 15, 1831.
+ 15 ii. Stephen Dana Compton, born February 27, 1833; died February 10, 1921 in Williamstown, West Virginia.
16 iii. James Parkman Compton, born July 14, 1835; died September 14, 1838.
17 iv. Luther Barker Compton, born October 04, 1837; died December 21, 1854.
18 v. William Henry Compton, born February 29, 1840.
19 vi. Marietta Adela Compton, born April 27, 1842; died July 23, 1845.
20 vii. Melissa Jane Compton, born July 04, 1844; died August 20, 1845.
21 viii. Helen Mary Compton, born November 18, 1847; died April 14, 1868.
22 ix. Theodore Foster Compton, born April 27, 1850; died August 26, 1872.
4. Amanda Francis2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born November 08, 1812 in Newport, Ohio, and died February 14, 1891 in Marietta, Ohio. She married (1) Seth Bannister Newell July 23, 1839. He was born May 06, 1811, and died January 29, 1841. She married (2) Rev. Hervey Smith Dale September 1842. He was born August 13, 1812 in Danvers, and died May 27, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rev. Hervey Smith Dale was educated at Brown University, 1834; Union Theological Seminary; Fairmont Theological Seminary, 1841. Occupation was Prof. of Theology, Fairmont Theological Seminary; Residences: Newport, Lebanon, Cincinnati, Ohio
Children of Amanda Dana and Hervey Dale are:
+ 23 i. Edward Richardson3 Dale, born May 31, 1844 in Newport, Ohio; died August 12, 1899 in Marietta, Ohio.
24 ii. Theodore Dana Dale, born June 23, 1846; died September 19, 1918. He married Sophia Byington Dana; born January 28, 1853. Theodore Dana Dale: Civil War
25 iii. Hervey Ewart Dale, born October 09, 1848; died October 29, 1849.
+ 26 iv. Julia Theodosia Dale, born May 05, 1851.
27 v. Frances Amanda Dale, born August 28, 1853; died 1918 in Marietta, Ohio.
5. Peregrine Foster2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born June 27, 1815 in Newport Ohio. He married (1) Sarah Elizabeth Greene February 09, 1837 in Newport, OH, daughter of John Greene and Mary Hill. She was born July 24, 1818 in Newport, OH, and died March 21, 1857 in Newport Ohio. He married (2) Catherine Plummer Tinkham April 28, 1857. Peregrine Foster Dana: was a farmer; res., Newport, Ohio, Kirkville, Iowa, and after 1858 Ottumwa, Iowa
Marietta Intellingencer April 8, 1857
In Newport, on the 21st of March, Mrs. Sarah E. Dana, wife of P. F. Dana, and only daughter of John Green, deceased. Sarah Elizabeth Greene Burial: Newport Ohio
Children of Peregrine Dana and Sarah Greene are:
28 i. Mary Elizabeth3 Dana, born March 21, 1838 in Newport, OH; died June 10, 1852. Burial: Newport Cemetery, Washington Co, Newport, OH
29 ii. Sarah Melissa Dana, born February 07, 1840 in Newport, OH; died April 07, 1857 in Newport Ohio. Burial: Newport Ohio
+ 30 iii. Newell Bannister Dana, born February 10, 1842 in Newport, Ohio; died April 16, 1870.
+ 31 iv. Julia Battelle Dana, born February 23, 1844 in Newport, OH.
+ 32 v. Daniel Greene Dana, born December 07, 1845 in Newport, Ohio.
+ 33 vi. John Greene Dana, born June 02, 1848 in Newport, Ohio.
34 vii. Nancy Anne Dana, born January 08, 1852 in Newport, OH; died June 30, 1852. Burial: Newport Cemetery, Washington Co, Newport, OH
+ 35 viii. Pufus Peregrine Dana, born October 08, 1853.
36 ix. Agustus George Dana, born January 29, 1856 in Newport, OH; died April 22, 1857. Burial: Newport Ohio
6. William Pitt2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born August 01, 1817 in Newport, Ohio, and died July 18, 1853. He married (1) Susan Edgerton Shipman April 24, 1841, daughter of William Shipman and Mary Edgerton. She was born December 14, 1821, and died December 24, 1849 in Marietta, Ohio. He married (2) Anne Elizabeth Shipman April 24, 1851 in Washington Co OH, daughter of William Shipman and Mary Edgerton. She was born September 08, 1826. William Pitt Dana was a devoted Christian. His occupation: Merchant in Marietta, Ohio
Children of William Dana and Susan Shipman are:
+ 37 i. Mary Elizabeth3 Dana, born November 21, 1843.
+ 38 ii. Charles Luther Dana, born May 26, 1845 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio; died July 20, 1905 in Newport Ohio.
+ 39 iii. Anna Marie Dana, born April 19, 1847.
40 iv. Frances Gage Dana, born May 27, 1848; died July 03, 1848.
41 v. William Shipman Dana, born December 24, 1848; died February 18, 1850.
Child of William Dana and Anne Shipman is:
42 i. Susan Shipman3 Dana, born March 23, 1852.
7. Stephen Augustus2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born August 27, 1819 in Ohio, and died July 01, 1890 in Newport Ohio. He married Jane Nathie/Nashy Little October 05, 1841 in Newport Washington Co OH, daughter of Charles Little and Mary Frazier. She was born April 05, 1822 in Ohio, and died 1896 in Newport Ohio. Stephen Augustus Dana was a farmer in Newport; deacon in the Baptist Church. He inherited his father’s home and land which consisted of 433 acres in 1880. He was a prominent and highly respected citizen. Burial: Newport Ohio
Children of Stephen Dana and Jane Little are:
+ 43 i. Pamelia Little3 Dana, born July 02, 1842 in Newport, Ohio; died December 13, 1916 in Newport, Ohio.
+ 44 ii. Fredrick Foster Dana, born November 30, 1843 in Newport, Ohio; died May 21, 1924 in Newport, Ohio.
45 iii. Prescott Dana, born September 26, 1845 in Newport Ohio; died June 30, 1846 in Newport Ohio.
Burial: Newport Ohio
9. Luther Dale2 Dana (Stephen1, WilliamA) was born April 17, 1826 in Newport Township, Washington Co., Ohio, and died March 02, 1899 in Newport Township, Washington Co., Ohio. He married (1) Nancy Ismond Baldwin August 14, 1848 in Marietta, OH, adopted daughter of Amos Adkins and Mary Carr. She was born January 06, 1826 in Grimsby, Ontario Canada, and died December 18, 1851 in Marietta, Ohio. He married (2) Susan Rebecca Greene January 13, 1853 in Newport, OH, daughter of Richard Greene and Rebecca Lawton. She was born October 28, 1825 in Newport, OH, and died March 16, 1913 in Newport Cemetery, Washington Co, Newport, OH. Res. Marietta; removed. to Columbus Kansas about 1880, and to Chicago and died in Western Springs IL, March 16, 1913. Both are buried in Mound Cemetery, Marietta, OH. Occupation: Wholesale furniture.
Nancy Ismond Baldwin is the daughter of Jesse and Catherine Baldwin of Grimsby, Upper Canada. She is buried in Mound Cemetery
Children of Luther Dana and Nancy Baldwin are:
46 i. Laura Marietta3 Dana, born January 21, 1851; died April 24, 1881.
47 ii. Theodore Parkman Dana, born June 05, 1849; died January 14, 1850.
Children of Luther Dana and Susan Greene are:
48 i. Ella Maria3 Dana, born April 02, 1854; died August 24, 1854 in Marietta Ohio.
49 ii. Hervey Dale Dana, born July 06, 1857; died in Of Tampa Fla. He married Hillie Rains November 29, 1899.
+ 50 iii. Luther Greene Dana, born November 15, 1858 in Marietta, Ohio; died April 30, 1946 in Western Springs, Cook Co., Illinois.
+ 51 iv. Bessie Rebecca Dana, born August 09, 1860.
52 v. Arthur Dwight Dana, born July 23, 1861.
+ 53 vi. Caroline Melissa Dana, born January 16, 1863 in Columbus KS.
54 vii. Mabel Foster Dana, born August 23, 1865; died October 22, 1865.
Generation No. 3
11. Amanda Hazeltine3 O'Neal (Seraph Dwight2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born October 02, 1835 in Ohio, and died 1898 in Newport Ohio. She married Thomas Rowland April 25, 1860 in Washington Co OH, son of William Rowland and Ann Clark. He was born December 06, 1823 in Newport, Washington Co Ohio, and died 1907 in Newport Ohio. Burial: Newport Ohio
Children of Amanda O'Neal and Thomas Rowland are:
55 i. Dora4 Rowland, born January 02, 1861.
56 ii. Nellie Rowland, born February 18, 1862.
57 iii. Laura Rowland, born August 08, 1863. She married Manuel M Kiggins October 31, 1883 in Washington Co OH.
58 iv. Amanda Rowland, born March 30, 1865.
59 v. Rufus Sherman Rowland, born March 30, 1865 in Ohio; died 1944. He married Anna Bond December 07, 1892; born 1872 in West Virginia; died 1912.
60 vi. George Colbert Rowland, born August 12, 1867.
61 vii. Dwight William Rowland, born August 12, 1872. He married Anna Louise Dauber November 01, 1903 in Washington Co OH; born December 25, 1875 in Lawrence Co OH.
12. Foster3 O'Neal (Seraph Dwight2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born August 05, 1833 in Belpre Washington Co OH, and died November 06, 1898 in Washington Co Ohio. He married Emily Rarrick April 29, 1867 in Belpre Washington Co OH. She was born 1846 in Belpre Washington Co OH.
Children of Foster O'Neal and Emily Rarrick are:
62 i. Frank4 O'Neal, born February 27, 1868.
63 ii. Fannie O'Neal, born December 05, 1872.
64 iii. Frederic O'Neal, born July 02, 1869.
13. Edwin Russell3 O'Neal (Seraph Dwight2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born October 02, 1839 in Belpre Washington Co OH. He married Nancy Jane Scott September 17, 1863 in Belpre Washington Co OH, daughter of William Scott and Mary Halliday. She was born 1842 in Belpre Washington Co OH.
Children of Edwin O'Neal and Nancy Scott are:
65 i. William Russell4 O'Neal, born June 04, 1864; died December 04, 1901 in Washington Co Ohio.
66 ii. Joanna Dwight O'Neal, born November 30, 1869.
15. Stephen Dana3 Compton (Mary Parkman2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born February 27, 1833, and died February 10, 1921 in Williamstown, West Virginia. He married Mary Elizabeth Sharp, daughter of John Sharp and Zidana Prince. She was born March 13, 1846 in Waverly , West Virginia, and died December 05, 1916 in Williamstown, West Virginia.
Children of Stephen Compton and Mary Sharp are:
67 i. George4 Compton, born September 29, 1874; died January 03, 1875.
68 ii. Bessie Dana Compton, born January 15, 1877; died March 15, 1884.
69 iii. Edward Compton, born June 15, 1881. He married Elizabeth E. Henderson.
70 iv. John Sharp Compton, born March 02, 1879.
71 v. Mary Grace Compton, born January 21, 1885.
72 vi. Stephen Virgil Compton, born August 08, 1887.
23. Edward Richardson3 Dale (Amanda Francis2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born May 31, 1844 in Newport, Ohio, and died August 12, 1899 in Marietta, Ohio. He married Sarah Vandiver Rolston September 14, 1871, daughter of William Rolston and Sarah Ward. Edward Richardson Dale was a Quartermaster Sergeant, 77th Ohio Reg. Civil War. Occupation: Cashier First National Bank, Marietta, Ohio
Child of Edward Dale and Sarah Rolston is:
73 i. Catherine Ralston4 Dale, born June 27, 1872.
26. Julia Theodosia3 Dale (Amanda Francis2 Dana, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born May 05, 1851. She married David Dye Johnson. He was born August 22, 1843. David Dye Johnson: Education: Marietta College; Occupation: Lawyer
Children of Julia Dale and David Johnson are:
74 i. Newell Dale4 Johnson, born June 12, 1864; died July 09, 1864.
75 ii. David Dale Johnson, born October 22, 1875. He married Jane Plummer August 10, 1909.
76 iii. Edward Dale Johnson, born June 15, 1879. He married Grace Nichol December 22, 1908.
77 iv. Francis Dwight Johnson, born November 25, 1881.
78 v. Theodore S. Johnson, born July 28, 1885.
30. Newell Bannister3 Dana (Peregrine Foster2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born February 10, 1842 in Newport, Ohio, and died April 16, 1870. He married Mary Rudd December 27, 1867 in Wapello, Iowa. She was born March 27, 1846 in Wapello, Iowa.
Child of Newell Dana and Mary Rudd is:
79 i. Albert Currier4 Dana, born May 03, 1869; died July 23, 1869 in Wapello, IA.
31. Julia Battelle3 Dana (Peregrine Foster2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born February 23, 1844 in Newport, OH. She married William Wallace Cole August 01, 1899 in Newport, OH. He was born September 17, 1839 in Kirkville, IA. William Wallace Cole Residence Chetopa, Kan., 1888
Children of Julia Dana and William Cole are:
80 i. Don J4 Cole, born February 24, 1877 in Chetopa, KS.
81 ii. Charles D Cole, born April 14, 1868 in Chetopa, KS.
32. Daniel Greene3 Dana (Peregrine Foster2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born December 07, 1845 in Newport, Ohio. He married (1) Mary Ann Hardesty August 07, 1867 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She died January 01, 1896 in Fairfield, Iowa. He married (2) Margaret Ellen Taylor April 27, 1897 in Fairfield, Iowa.
Children of Daniel Dana and Mary Hardesty are:
82 i. Thomas Peregrine4 Dana, born August 20, 1870 in Ottumwa, Iowa; died November 17, 1892.
83 ii. Samuel Luther Dana, born January 16, 1877, Residence: 1917, Panama
84 iii. Frederick Grant Dana, born May 05, 1883.
33. John Greene3 Dana (Peregrine Foster2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born June 02, 1848 in Newport, Ohio. He married Henrietta Slutz December 26, 1871 in Kirkville, Iowa. Residence: Imogene, Fremont Co., Iowa
Children of John Dana and Henrietta Slutz are:
85 i. Blanche M4 Dana, born November 28, 1874.
86 ii. John Newell Dana, born December 01, 1885 in Imogene, IA; died June 19, 1938 in Custer Creek, MT. He married Eva Mabel Holmes September 15, 1914 in Northfield, MN. Burial: Evergreen Cem. Everett, WA
35. Pufus Peregrine3 Dana (Peregrine Foster2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born October 08, 1853. He married Sarah Dutton May 27, 1880. Residence: Ottumwa, Iowa
Children of Pufus Dana and Sarah Dutton are:
87 i. Pearl Elizabeth4 Dana, born July 06, 1884 in Ottumwa, IA.
88 ii. Grace Dana, born July 08, 1882; died October 1882.
37. Mary Elizabeth3 Dana (William Pitt2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born November 21, 1843. She married Charles Humphrey Newton November 06, 1865. He was born July 13, 1842. Charles Humphrey Newton: Civil War 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Ohio Heavy Art. Education: 1860, Marietta College
Occupation: Merchant in Marietta, Ohio
Children of Mary Dana and Charles Newton are:
89 i. Stephen Dana4 Newton, born September 10, 1866; died September 08, 1869.
90 ii. William Newton Newton, born November 29, 1867.
38. Charles Luther3 Dana (William Pitt2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born May 26, 1845 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, and died July 20, 1905 in Newport Ohio. He married Mary Racer November 05, 1868 in Newport Ohio, daughter of David Racer and Ann Corner. She was born September 12, 1842 in Newport Ohio, and died 1927.
Marietta Times, July 20, 1905
Sudden Death - Charles L Dana of Lower Newport, Expires in Bed this morning.
Mr Charles Luther Dana of Lower Newport, died very suddenly at home between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning. The attributed cause being heart trouble. He had been as well as usual of late, although his health had not been good for a number of years. He expired in his bed.
Mr. Dana was one of the older and most highly esteemed residents of Washington County. He had lived during most of this life within two miles of the place where he died and was a well known man. His sudden death will cause many friends to mourn.
He was sixty years of age in the spring. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, who is Mrs. Joseph Thornily, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles H. Newton, of this city and Mrs. Samuel D. Smith.
Mr. Dana had been a member of the Baptist Church for many years and had long acted as a deacon of the Valley Church. He was a God-fearing man and one who was active in Christian work.
He enlisted in Company A, 148th O.V. I. during the Civil War and was a member of the Buell Post. G. A. R. of this city.
Mr. Dana was at one time a resident of Marietta, having been connected with the Buell drug store a number of years ago.
The funeral will take place from the Valley Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in the cemetery there.
Children of Charles Dana and Mary Racer are:
91 i. Maria Corner4 Dana, born October 25, 1869.
92 ii. Julia Dale Dana, born November 03, 1871 in Marietta OH; died July 07, 1957 in Marietta OH. She married Edgar Joseph Thornily November 17, 1896 in Washington Co OH; born October 26, 1860 in Marietta OH; died November 14, 1931 in Marietta OH. Burial: Barker Cemetery
39. Anna Marie3 Dana (William Pitt2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born April 19, 1847. She married Samuel Dorman Smith, son of Stephen Smith and Susan Racer. He was born 1843.
Child of Anna Dana and Samuel Smith is:
93 i. Maria Shipman4 Smith, born September 19, 1871.
43. Pamelia Little3 Dana (Stephen Augustus2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born July 02, 1842 in Newport, Ohio, and died December 13, 1916 in Newport, Ohio. She married Albert Wilber Delancy Kraft November 04, 1865 in Newport, Washington Co., Ohio, son of John Kraft and Caroline Klevies. He was born September 27, 1838 in Wheeling, (West) Virginia, and died November 07, 1877 in Weston, West Virginia. Albert Wilber Delancy Kraft: Civil War: 1st Va. Regt. second man to enlist in W.Va. later served as an assistant surgeon. Occupation: Pharmacist, Dealer, Oil Refiner, Residence: Newport, Ohio; Parkersburg, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Children of Pamelia Dana and Albert Kraft are:
94 i. Frederick Dana4 Kraft, born September 13, 1866 in Newport, Ohio. He married Ida D. Arnold.
Residence: Byesville, Ohio
95 ii. Homer Livinstone Kraft, born July 29, 1868 in Newport, Ohio; died in Chicago, Illinois. He married Susie May Hickok.
96 iii. Jane Estella Kraft, born December 13, 1869 in Marietta, Ohio. She married Harmon E. Bevan. Residence: Newport, Ohio
97 iv. Cora Lavina Kraft, born October 13, 1874 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Residence: Newport, Ohio
44. Fredrick Foster3 Dana (Stephen Augustus2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born November 30, 1843 in Newport, Ohio, and died May 21, 1924 in Newport, Ohio. He married Mary Ellen West November 19, 1872 in Newport, Washington Co., Ohio, daughter of John West and Mary Alexander. She was born April 10, 1848 in Moundsville, (West) Virginia, and died February 15, 1935 in Newport, Ohio. Burial: Newport, Ohio
Fredrick Foster Dana enlisted Aug. 31, 1862, in the 7th Ohio Cav., and served through the war; was in Sherman's march to the sea; was sent to search for Jefferson Davis, and was one of the guards appointed to conduct Jefferson Davis to Atlanta; never off duty nor in hospital during his three years' service. He was county Treasurer, 1902-1906 and during those years res. Marietta, Ohio. Farmer and landowner at Newport.
Unknown Marietta Newspaper May 22, 1924
Death takes F. F. Dana of Newport
Fredrick F. Dana of Newport former county treasurer and one of the prominent men of Washington County died this morning at 5:30 o'clock. He had been ill for several years but the immediate cause of his death was pneumonia.
Mr. Dana was a son of the late Stephen A. and Jane Little Dana. He was born in Newport of November 30, 1843. His early life was spent in Newport. He enlisted in Company H, 7th O. V. C., at the formation of the regiment until the close of the war.
For a few years after the close of the Civil War he was associated with the late David M. Edgerton, formerly of this county, in the cattle business in Colorado, when Pueblo was but a trading station. Later he returned to the home farm in Newport, where with his father he remained until elected to the office of county treasurer in 1902, which office he filed for two terms, after, which he returned to the farm. On November 19, 1872, he was united in marriage to Mary E. West, who survives him, together with three sons, S. A. of Marietta, Dale of Robinson, Ill., and Dwight, of Newport. His only daughter Grace, died in 1904.
In early manhood he united with the First Baptist Church of Newport, and he retained his membership there during his life time.
Funeral services will be held from the home on Thursday, May 23, at 2:30 p. m., with burial in Newport cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Notes for Mary Ellen West:
Unknown Marietta Ohio Newspaper
Feb 15, 1935
Mrs. Mary West Dana aged 86, widow of Frederick F. Dana married November 19, 1972, daughter of Rev. J. B. and Mary A West. She was born in Moundsville, W. Va. April 10, 1848. Mrs. Dana Spent a part of her girlhood in Marietta where she attended school. Her parents moved to Newport where she spent practically the remainder of her life. Mr. and Mrs. Dana and their family lived in Marietta from 1902 to 1906, during the years when Mr. Dana served as county treasurer. The family lived on Front Street and the daughter of the home, Miss. Grace Dana died there in the spring of 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Dana returned to their home at Newport, and Mr. Dana died there in 1924. They were members of the Methodist Church. Three sons survive. S.A. Dana, E. D. Dana, Dwight Dana.
Children of Fredrick Dana and Mary West are:
98 i. Stephen Augustus4 Dana, born February 15, 1874 in Washington Co Ohio; died 1958. He married Harriet Rebecca Greene September 20, 1899 in Washington Co OH; born October 01, 1871 in Newport Township, Washington Co., Ohio; died 1965. Lived in Newport for thirteen year then removed to Marietta, Ohio Burial: Newport Cemetery
99 ii. Grace Bancroft Dana, born September 03, 1883 in Newport, Ohio; died March 11, 1904 in Marietta, Ohio.
100 iii. Edward Dale Dana, born December 23, 1882 in Newport, Ohio. He married Lela Erwin. Residence: Robinson, Illinois
101 iv. William Dwight Dana, born October 11, 1887 in ,Newport Ohio. He married Mary McConnell.
Residence: Newport, Ohio
50. Luther Greene3 Dana (Luther Dale2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born November 15, 1858 in Marietta, Ohio, and died April 30, 1946 in Western Springs, Cook Co., Illinois. He married Laura Wellman March 02, 1882 in Iowa, daughter of Alva Wellman and Emily Gates. She was born October 22, 1859 in Wapello, Iowa.
Children of Luther Dana and Laura Wellman are:
102 i. Julia Ethel4 Dana, born June 13, 1883.
103 ii. Walter Dwight Dana, born December 29, 1886 in Columbus, Chreokee, KA. He married Marion Elnora Stocker September 04, 1912 in Western Springs, Cook Co IL; born May 02, 1891 in Chicago, Cook Co IL.
104 iii. Mildred Dana, born January 01, 1889.
51. Bessie Rebecca3 Dana (Luther Dale2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born August 09, 1860. She married Franklin Householder June 18, 1884 in Columbus Kan. Res. Columbus, KS; Guthrie, OK; and Muskogee, OK.
Children of Bessie Dana and Franklin Householder are:
105 i. Glenn Dana4 Householder, born June 25, 1885 in Columbus KS.
106 ii. Hazel Householder, born March 28, 1887 in Columbus KS.
107 iii. Susie Marie Householder, born March 13, 1889 in Columbus KS.
108 iv. Luther Dale Householder, born October 09, 1891 in Guthrie Okla.
109 v. Rachel Householder, born May 17, 1897 in Guthrie Okla.
53. Caroline Melissa3 Dana (Luther Dale2, Stephen1, WilliamA) was born January 16, 1863 in Columbus KS. She married George Elwood Harland October 28, 1886 in Columbus KS. He was born April 30, 1855 in Vermont ILL.
Children of Caroline Dana and George Harland are:
110 i. Margaret4 Harland, born July 29, 1892 in Western Springs IL; died August 25, 1903 in Austin IL.
111 ii. Hervery Dana Harland, born May 02, 1897 in Western Springs IL. He married Mary Foster September 10, 1921 in Oak Park IL.
112 iii. Rebecca Harland, born November 08, 1899 in Austin IL. She married George Wilson Jr Morgan May 27, 1923 in Western Springs, Cook Co IL.
113 iv. Lewis Elwood Harland, born January 08, 1905 in Western Springs IL.
