Oliver Ames Sr.
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This article is about the family patriarch and shovel maker. For other people named Oliver Ames, see Oliver Ames (disambiguation).
Oliver Ames Sr. (April 11, 1779 – September 11, 1863) was the family patriarch of the Ames family of Easton, Massachusetts. He established the family shovel business, which over generations grew to become one of the largest family fortunes in New England.
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Born | (1779-04-11)April 11, 1779 |
Died | September 11, 1863(1863-09-11) (aged 84) |
Other names | Old Oliver[1] |
Known for | Ames Shovel Works |
Spouse | Susannah Angier |
Children | Oakes Ames Oliver Ames Jr. |
Parent(s) | Capt. John Ames Susannah Howard |
Relatives | Frederick Lothrop Ames (grandson) Governor Oliver Ames (grandson) John Ames Mitchell (grandson) |
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