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David Ames 1822–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 February 1822

Birth Location: Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America

Death Date: 7 February 1893

Death Location: Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Stephen Sr

Mother: Dimmis Ames

Spouse(s): Martha Castleman

Children(s): Denies Ames, Abical Ames, Faff Ames, Christopher Ames, Taffe Ames, Minda Arnes

The story of David Ames began in 1822 in Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America. In 1850, David Ames resided in Monroe, Allen, Indiana, USA. In 1870, David Ames resided in , Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA. David Ames married Martha Castleman, and had children including Abical Ames, Christopher Carson Ames, Denies Ames, Faff Ames, Minda Arnes, Taffe Ames. David Ames passed away in 1893 in Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Ames began in 1822 in Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America.
  • In 1850, David Ames resided in Monroe, Allen, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, David Ames resided in , Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA.
  • David Ames married Martha Castleman, and had children including Abical Ames, Christopher Carson Ames, Denies Ames, Faff Ames, Minda Arnes, Taffe Ames.
  • David Ames passed away in 1893 in Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Sr
1790–1877
Birth Location: Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
SS
Dimmis Ames
1796–1846
Birth Location: Monkton, Addison, Vermont, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Castleman
1827–
Birth Location: Vermont
MC

Children(s)

Denies Ames
1854–
Birth Location: Iowa
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Abical Ames
1861–
Birth Location: Nebraska
AA
Faff Ames
1862–
Birth Location: Nebraska
FA
Christopher Ames
1858–1941
Birth Location: Cedar County, Nebraska, United States of America
CA
Taffe Ames
1863–
Birth Location: Nebraska
TA
Minda Arnes
1850–
Birth Location: Indiana
MA

David Ames's Ancestors

Self
David Ames
1822–1893
Birth Place: Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Parents
Stephen Wesley Ames Sr
1790–1877
Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Dimmis Ames
1796–1846
Monkton, Addison, Vermont, United States
Grandparents
David Ferriss
1766–1849
New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Amaryllis (Amarilla Stilson Stetson) (Z-11215)W
1762–1835
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (guess)
Great-Grandparents
David Ferris
1726–1800
Abigail Comstock
1730–1797
Enoch Stilson
1736–1776
Freelove Stilson
1730–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Stilson
1705–1777
Mary Beers
1708–1766
Benjamin Stilson
1708–1776
Mehitable Fenn
1697–1776

David Ames's Descendants

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David Ames (8 February 1822–7 February 1893) m. Martha Castleman (abt 1827–)
  1. 1. Denies Ames 1854–
  2. 2. Abical Ames 1861–
  3. 3. Faff Ames 1862–
  4. 4. Christopher (Carson) Ames 1858–1941 m. Harriet (Genette) Cook 1862–1938
    1. 1. Orinda Charles 1894–1975
    2. 2. Dottie (Pearl) Harvey 1892–1964
    3. 3. Achsah (Amelia) Stauffer 1896–1967
    4. 4. Ernest Ames 1902–1985
    5. 5. Martha (Cordelia) Scott 1891–1969
    6. 6. Charles (Marvin) Ames 1905–1996 m. Essie (Dell) Stevens 1903–
      1. 1. Gayle (Lorraine) Ames 1928–1992 m. Richard (Fred) Schamber 1923–2004
    7. 7. Lottie (May Squire) Green 1886–1982
    8. 8. Jay (A.) Ames 1888–1971 m. Florence (Mabel) Worden 1892–
      1. 1. Darrell 1913–
      2. 2. Dale (Wendell) Ames 1923–1989 m. Elizabeth (Jean) Gildea 1923–1989
      3. 3. Ardis Ames 1916–
      4. 4. Ardyth (Delennah) Maw 1915–1998
    9. 9. Hugh Ames 1898–
  5. 5. Taffe Ames 1863–
  6. 6. Minda Arnes 1850–

David Ames's Timeline

5 Records

1822
8 February 1822
Birth of David Ames in Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 28
David Ames resided here in Monroe, Allen, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Allen, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
David Ames resided here in , Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA
, Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
David Ames resided here in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1893
7 February 1893
Age 71
Death of David Ames in Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America
Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 February 1822
    Event Place: Monkton, Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: 752; Page: 503c; Enumeration District: 102
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Nebraska; Roll: M593_830; Page: 228B
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Monroe, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 135; Page: 175a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Wyoming, U.S., Death Records, Wyoming State Archives; Cheyenne, WY, USA; Wyoming State Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Allen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Monroe, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 135; Page: 175a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: , Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Nebraska; Roll: M593_830; Page: 228B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: 752; Page: 503c; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1893
    Event Place: Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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