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Silas Ames 1849–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 NOV 1849

Birth Location: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 2 NOV 1935

Death Location: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Dickerman Ames

Mother: Rebecca Perdue

Spouse(s): Mary Miller, Sarah Haines

Children(s):

In 1849, Silas Ames entered the world in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Dickerman Chamberlain Ames And Rebecca Perdue. In 1850, Silas Ames resided in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States. In 1860, Silas Ames resided in Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, United States. Silas Ames married Mary Matilda Miller, Sarah A Haines. Silas Ames passed away in 1935 in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Silas Ames entered the world in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Dickerman Chamberlain Ames And Rebecca Perdue.
  • In 1850, Silas Ames resided in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1860, Silas Ames resided in Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, United States.
  • Silas Ames married Mary Matilda Miller, Sarah A Haines.
  • Silas Ames passed away in 1935 in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Silas Ames's Ancestors

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Silas Ames
1849–1935
Birth Place: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
Dickerman Chamberlain Ames
1817–1884
Seneca, Wheatland, New York, USA
Rebecca Perdue
1822–1884
Ohio, United States
Grandparents
James Perdue
1794–1858
Maryland, United States
Sarah Luman
1806–1875
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Pardue
1761–1846
Nancy Key
1772–1852
George Lewman
1760–1828
Rebecca
1762–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Pardue
1733–1790
Frances Patram
1739–1788
Luke Key
1747–1805
Winnifred Kimball
1765–1819
Moses Lewman
1740–1808
Sarah Varnum
1743–1824

Silas Ames's Timeline

9 Records

1849
11 NOV 1849
Birth of Silas Ames in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 1
Silas Ames resided here in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
1860
1860
Age 11
Silas Ames resided here in Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 21
Silas Ames resided here in Ohio, United States
Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
Silas Ames resided here in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
1900
1900
Age 51
Silas Ames resided here in ED 100 Port Lawrence Township, Precinct C Toledo city Ward 13, Lucas, Ohio, United States
ED 100 Port Lawrence Township, Precinct C Toledo city Ward 13, Lucas, Ohio, United States
1930
1930
Age 81
Silas Ames resided here in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio
Harris, Ottawa, Ohio
1935
2 NOV 1935
Age 86
Silas Ames resided here in Elmore, Ohio
Elmore, Ohio
1935
2 NOV 1935
Age 86
Death of Silas Ames in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 NOV 1849
    Event Place: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 June 2019), Luas Ames in entry for Biekerman C Ames, 1870.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 April 2016), Silas Ames in household of Dickerman Ames, Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States; citing family 80, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Silas Ames, 02 Nov 1935; citing Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, reference fn 68504; FHL microfilm 2,022,569.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Silas Ames, 1935; Burial, Elmore, Ottawa, Ohio, United States of America, Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery; citing record ID 36360081, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 20 July 2019), Silas Ames, Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 13, sheet 6B, line 56, family 136, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1860; FHL microfilm 2,341,594.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 20 July 2019), Silas Ames, Port Lawrence Township, Precinct C Toledo city Ward 13, Lucas, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 100, sheet 1B, family 13, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,298.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2017), Silas Ames in entry for D C Ames, 1860.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 August 2017), Silas Ames in entry for D C Ames, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 66, sheet 365C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 1056; FHL microfilm 1,255,056.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Silas Ames, 02 Nov 1935; citing Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, reference fn 68504; FHL microfilm 2,022,569.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 NOV 1935
    Event Place: Elmore, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 NOV 1935
    Event Place: Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Silas Ames, 02 Nov 1935; citing Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, reference fn 68504; FHL microfilm 2,022,569.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Silas Ames, 1935; Burial, Elmore, Ottawa, Ohio, United States of America, Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery; citing record ID 36360081, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harris Township, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: ED 100 Port Lawrence Township, Precinct C Toledo city Ward 13, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harris, Ottawa, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 June 2016, 23:35), entry for Silas Ames(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9S6D-F7X
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Mary M. Miller, 01 Feb 1882; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Silas Ames in entry for Nellie Odell Ames, 27 Feb 1872; citing OTTAWA,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 February 2018), Silas Ames and Sarah A. Haines, 26 Jan 1871; citing Ottawa,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0475913 V. A-B.

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