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Stephen Wesley Ames 1833–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1833

Birth Location: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 29 February 1912

Death Location: Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Stephen Sr

Mother: Dimmis Ames

Spouse(s): Delilah Casselman

Children(s): Martha Ames, Lousia Ames, Emma Ames, James Ames

In 1833, Stephen Wesley Ames entered the world in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Stephen Wesley Ames Sr And Dimmis Ames. In 1850, Stephen Wesley Ames resided in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Stephen Wesley Ames resided in St James, Cedar, Nebraska Territory, USA. Stephen Wesley Ames married Delilah Casselman, and had children including Emma Ames, James Wallace Ames, Lousia Ames, Martha Ames. Stephen Wesley Ames passed away in 1912 in Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Stephen Wesley Ames entered the world in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Stephen Wesley Ames Sr And Dimmis Ames.
  • In 1850, Stephen Wesley Ames resided in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Stephen Wesley Ames resided in St James, Cedar, Nebraska Territory, USA.
  • Stephen Wesley Ames married Delilah Casselman, and had children including Emma Ames, James Wallace Ames, Lousia Ames, Martha Ames.
  • Stephen Wesley Ames passed away in 1912 in Cody, Cherry 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
DA

Spouses(s)

Delilah Casselman
1829–
Birth Location: Ohio
DC

Children(s)

Martha Ames
1862–
Birth Location: Nebraska
MA
Lousia Ames
1858–
Birth Location: Nebraska
LA
Emma Ames
1865–
Birth Location: Iowa
EA
James Ames
1869–1935
Birth Location: Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America
JA

Stephen Ames's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Ames
1833–1912
Birth Place: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 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

Stephen Ames's Descendants

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Stephen (Wesley) Ames (16 February 1833–29 February 1912) m. Delilah Casselman (1829–)
  1. 1. Martha Ames 1862–
  2. 2. Lousia Ames 1858–
  3. 3. Emma Ames 1865–
  4. 4. James (Wallace) Ames 1869–1935 m. Violet (Minona) Ames 1872–1913 m. Bertha (Dell) Ames 1890–1971
    1. 1. Ethel (M) Ames 1893–1899
    2. 2. Lloyd Ames 1910–1910
    3. 3. Inez Ames 1898–
    4. 4. Ruth Ames 1904–1991 m. Francis White 1902–
      1. 1. Bruce (Charles) White 1938–2019
    5. 5. Howard (Paul) Ames 1906–

Stephen Ames's Timeline

7 Records

1833
16 February 1833
Birth of Stephen Wesley Ames in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 17
Stephen Wesley Ames resided here in Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Stephen Wesley Ames resided here in St James, Cedar, Nebraska Territory, USA
St James, Cedar, Nebraska Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Stephen Wesley Ames resided here in , Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA
, Columbus, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1880
14 Jun 1880
Age 47
Stephen Wesley Ames resided here in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 77
Stephen Wesley Ames resided here in Cody, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Cody, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1912
29 February 1912
Age 79
Death of Stephen Wesley Ames in Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1833
    Event Place: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Nebraska; Roll: M593_830; Page: 228B
    [2] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Cedar, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 907; Family History Library Film
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cody, Cherry, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374853
    [4] 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: Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 672; Page: 325b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio, 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: Newburg, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 672; Page: 325b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St James, Cedar, Nebraska Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Cedar, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 907; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Non-population Census Schedules for Nebraska, 1860-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cody, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cody, Cherry, Nebraska; Roll: T624_840; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374853

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 February 1912
    Event Place: Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cody, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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