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John Leighton Ames 1873–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1873

Birth Location: Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 19 Dec 1962

Death Location: San Joaquin

Father: Nathaniel Ames

Mother: Catharine Dunn

Spouse(s): Grace Dobbins

Children(s): John Jr., Grace Ames

In 1873, John Leighton Ames entered the world in Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA, born to Nathaniel Smith Ames And Catharine Dunn. In 1880, John Leighton Ames resided in Napa, Napa, California, USA. In 1894, John Leighton Ames resided in Napa, California, United States. John Leighton Ames married Grace Elizabeth Dobbins, and had children including Grace Eloise Ames, John Leighton Ames Jr. John Leighton Ames passed away in 1962 in San Joaquin.

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Biography

  • In 1873, John Leighton Ames entered the world in Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA, born to Nathaniel Smith Ames And Catharine Dunn.
  • In 1880, John Leighton Ames resided in Napa, Napa, California, USA.
  • In 1894, John Leighton Ames resided in Napa, California, United States.
  • John Leighton Ames married Grace Elizabeth Dobbins, and had children including Grace Eloise Ames, John Leighton Ames Jr.
  • John Leighton Ames passed away in 1962 in San Joaquin.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Ames
1832–1883
Birth Location: Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Catharine Dunn
1834–1893
Birth Location: Killarney, Wexford County, Ireland
CD

Spouses(s)

Grace Dobbins
1875–1955
Birth Location: Watsonville, California
GD

Children(s)

John Jr.
1906–1976
Birth Location: Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States
JJ
Grace Ames
1907–2004
Birth Location: Sacramento, California
GA

John Ames's Ancestors

Self
John Ames
1873–1962
Birth Place: Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Smith Ames
1832–1883
Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, USA
Catharine Dunn
1834–1893
Killarney, Wexford County, Ireland
Grandparents
Samuel Ames
1794–1876
Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont, USA
Nancy Sheldon
1792–1825
Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Mary Coleman
1799–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Ames
1774–1869
Sally Smith
1774–1851
Phineas Sheldon
1748–1815
Eleanor Smith
1751–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ames
1738–1831
Elizabeth Parker
1739–1804
Rebecca Goodrich
–1826
Phineas Sheldon
1717–1807
Deborah Hathaway
1722–1753
Martin Smith
1729–1808

John Ames's Descendants

1.
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John (Leighton) Ames (13 Sep 1873–19 Dec 1962) m. Grace (Elizabeth) Dobbins (22 May 1875–8 Apr 1955)
  1. 1. John (Leighton Ames) Jr. 1906–1976 m. Mary (Catherine) Stevens 1908–1990
    1. 1. Elizabeth Ames 1932–1932
    2. 2. John (Leighton 'Skip' Ames) 3rd 1936–1962
    3. 3. Rosemary (Eloise) Ames 1939–2011
  2. 2. Grace (Eloise) Ames 1907–2004

John Ames's Timeline

11 Records

1873
13 Sep 1873
Birth of John Leighton Ames in Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA
Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
John Leighton Ames resided here in Napa, Napa, California, USA
Napa, Napa, California, USA
1894
1894
Age 21
John Leighton Ames resided here in Napa, California, United States
Napa, California, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
John Leighton Ames resided here in Napa, Napa, California, USA
Napa, Napa, California, USA
1918
12 Sept 1918
Age 45
John Leighton Ames resided here in Sutter, California, USA
Sutter, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
John Leighton Ames resided here in Butte, Sutter, California, USA
Butte, Sutter, California, USA
1929
1929
Age 56
John Leighton Ames resided here in Yuba, Sutter, California, USA
Yuba, Sutter, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
John Leighton Ames resided here in Butte, Sutter, California, USA
Butte, Sutter, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
John Leighton Ames resided here in Butte, Sutter, California
Butte, Sutter, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
John Leighton Ames resided here in Butte, Sutter, California, USA
Butte, Sutter, California, USA
1962
19 Dec 1962
Age 89
Death of John Leighton Ames in San Joaquin
San Joaquin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Humboldt, Humboldt, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 29; FHL Roll Number: 977081
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: T627_354; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 51-1
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1962-12-19
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 169
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: 224; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339959
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Sutter; Roll: 1544428
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 69; Family History Film: 1254069; Page: 331C; Enumeration District: 072; Image: 0663
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 95; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240095

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Napa, Napa, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 69; Family History Film: 1254069; Page: 331C; Enumeration District: 072; Image: 0663

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Napa, California, United States
    Record Source: California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 29; FHL Roll Number: 977081

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Napa, Napa, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 95; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sept 1918
    Event Place: Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Sutter; Roll: 1544428

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butte, Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 169

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Yuba, Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Butte, Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: 224; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339959

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Butte, Sutter, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: T627_354; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Butte, Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: T627_354; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 51-1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sutter, CA
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1962
    Event Place: San Joaquin
    Record Source: California, Death Index, Date: 1962-12-19
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