OLIVER AMES

Ames, Oliver (1831-1895) — of Massachusetts. Born in North Easton, Easton, Bristol County, Mass., February 4, 1831. Son of Oakes Ames and Evelyn (Gilmore) Ames; married 1860 to Anna Ray. Republican. President, Union Pacific Railroad; member of Massachusetts state senate; elected 1880; Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 1883-87; Governor of Massachusetts, 1887-90. Died October 22, 1895.
Spouse: Anna Coffin Ray 1840–
Children
Wm H Ames 1861–
Evelena O. Ames 1863–
Anna Lee Ames 1864–
Susan E. Ames 1868–
Lillian A Ames 1869–
Oakes Ames 1874–1950

Sources:
United States Federal Census
Massachusetts Vital Records
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell