Re: Richard Henry Dana Jr & Capt. William Goodwin Dana
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In reply to:
Richard Henry Dana Jr & Capt. William Goodwin Dana
Susan Gillespie 10/22/01
Susan,
Richard Henry Dana, Jr (b. Aug 1, 1815 in Cambridge, MA, d. Jan 6, 1882 in Rome, Italy) of "Two Years Before the Mast" fame is the fourth cousin of William Goodwin Dana (b. 1797 d. 1858) of Nipomo. Their common ancestors (third great grand-parents) are Richard Dana (b. Oct 31, 1617 in Manchester, England, d. Apr 2, 1690 in Cabmridge, MA) and Ann Bullard (b. Abt. 1627 in Barnham, England, d. Jul 15, 1711 in Cambridge, MA)
Hope this helps
John