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Ames, Jr., William L.

House 1891-92 (District 25)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/10/1846
Birth Place: , New Jersey
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 9/29/1910
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Real Estate

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Navy (Civil War); 1859 to 1860
Military: United States Army (Civil War); 1862 to 1868
Municipal Board/Commission: St. Paul, Minnesota (Board of Public Works); 1899 to 1900

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Helen Fitzgerald
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Philander Phelps Humphrey  - Cousin-in-Law

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1852.

He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1891
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/4/1890
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/5/1891 to 1/1/1893
Oath Date: 1/6/1891
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Farmer/Real Estate
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Public Parks
  • State Public Schools
  • Ways and Means

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