Ames, Alfonzo, P.O. North Pembroke, N. Y., was born in the town of Byron, N. Y., July 1, 1825, a son of David and Charlotte (Bush) Ames. His father was a native of Connecticut and came to Genesee County in 1816; he died in 1856. Alfonzo Ames was educated in the common schools and then took up farming. He was trustee of the schools for twenty one years, and during his long life has enjoyed the respect and confidence of the community. Mr. Ames married Lucinda Fuller; their children are Theron, Clara, Ella and Edith.

Source: Our County and its people, a descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890