Oliver Ames (1831 - 1895) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Oliver Ames

Birth:	Feb. 4, 1831 North Easton Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
Death:	Oct. 22, 1895 North Easton Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts Governor. The son of Congressman Oakes Ames, he attended Brown University before joining the family business. The successful Oakes factory was the primary supplier of shovels for American railroad construction and gold mining, enabling the family to become active in other businesses, with Oliver becoming an executive or director of several banks and railroads. He also served as an officer in the state militia. Turning to politics as a Republican, he was a State Senator and Lieutenant Governor between 1881 until 1887. He was then elected Governor, serving from 1887 to 1890. His administration was noted for defeat of a Prohibition law and advocacy of banking reforms and increased spending for public education. (bio by: Bill McKern) Family links: Parents: Oakes Ames (1804 - 1873) Eveline Orville Gilmore Ames (1809 - 1882) Spouse: Anna Coffin Ray Ames (1840 - 1917)* *Calculated relationship Search Amazon for Oliver Ames

Burial: Village Cemetery Easton Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Bill McKern Record added: Aug 11, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 15300593