The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume IV G Greene, Samuel Dana GREENE, Ray, senator, was born in Warwick, R.I., Feb. 2, 1765; son of Wilham and Catherine (Ray) Greene. He was graduated from Yale in 1784, was admitted to the bar, and opened an office in Providence. He was attorney-general of Rhode Island, 1794-97, and on November 22 of the latter year was elected to the U.S. senate to complete the unexpired term of William Bradford, resigned. He was reelected in 1799 for a full term but resigned on Dec. 7, 1801, to accept the post of district judge of Rhode Island, tendered him by President Adams. Some technicality in the appointment was overlooked by President Adams and President Jefferson refused to rectify the mistake, and Judge Greene retired. He married Mary, daughter of George Flagg of Charleston, S.C. He died in Warwick, R.I., Jan. 11, 1849