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Walter Ames 1773–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1773

Birth Location: W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1841

Death Location: Salina, MI

Father: Ebenezer Ames

Mother: Jane Howard

Spouse(s): Mehitable Packard

Children(s): Cyrus Ames, Fanny Ames, Ambrose* Ames

The story of Walter Ames began in 1773 in W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA. Walter Ames married Mehitable Packard, and had children including Ambrose Ames, Cyrus Ames, Fanny Ames. Walter Ames passed away in 1841 in Salina, MI.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Ames began in 1773 in W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA.
  • Walter Ames married Mehitable Packard, and had children including Ambrose Ames, Cyrus Ames, Fanny Ames.
  • Walter Ames passed away in 1841 in Salina, MI.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Ames's Ancestors

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Walter Ames
1773–1841
Birth Place: W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
Parents
Ebenezer Ames
1739–1779
Bridgewater, Plymouth Co, MA
Jane Howard
1742–
Bridgewater, Plymouth Co, MA
Grandparents
Abiel Howard
1704–
Bridgewater, Plymouth Co, MA
Silence Washburn
1713–
Bridgewater, Plymouth Co, MA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Howard
1664–1739
Sarah Dean
1678–1747
Nehemiah Washburn
1686–
Jane Howard
1689–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Howard
1622–1701
Martha Hayward
1631–1693
Ephraim Howard
1666–1750
Mary Keith
1664–1760

Walter Ames's Descendants

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Walter Ames (19 Apr 1773–12 Sep 1841) m. Mehitable Packard (24 Aug 1774–21 Mar 1872)
  1. 1. Cyrus Ames 1798–
  2. 2. Fanny Ames 1800–1882 m. Lyman Martin 1793–1873
    1. 1. Benjamin Martin 1834–1906 m. Lydia Hinchman 1845–
      1. 1. Fannie (A.) Martin 1869–
  3. 3. Ambrose* Ames 1797–1797

Walter Ames's Timeline

3 Records

1773
19 Apr 1773
Birth of Walter Ames in W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
1773
16 May 1773
Walter Ames was baptized
None
1841
12 Sep 1841
Age 68
Death of Walter Ames in Salina, MI
Salina, MI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1773
    Event Place: W. Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ames Family Chart
    [2] History of North Bridgewater, Family Register

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1841
    Event Place: Salina, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] Packard's Progress
    [2] John S. Ames
    [3] Ames Family Chart

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 May 1773
    Record Source: History of North Bridgewater, Family Register

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