Ira Jim AMES 1836–1912
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ira AMES in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Ira Jim AMES began in 1836 in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, United States. Ira Jim AMES married mary elizabeth walton, and had children including charity francis walton, charles winslow ames, clarissa rebecca forman, daniel carter ames, emily forman, hannah elizabeth ransom, ira henry ames, ithamer ames, mary louisa ransom, sarah isabell ransom. Ira Jim AMES passed away in 1912 in Thatcher, Bannock, Idaho, United States.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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6Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Record Ancestral File (TM)
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9Record Idaho Death Index, 1911-51
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ira AMES
This ancestor line traces from Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States (1738) to Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, United States (1836) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ira AMES (1836–1912) was born in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, United States and died in Thatcher, Bannock, Idaho, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ira in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Ira AMES's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record