Oliver Ames Sr.
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Oliver Ames Sr. was the family patriarch of the Ames family of Easton, Massachusetts. He established the family shovel business, which over generations grew to become one of the largest family fortune
Oliver Ames, Sr. 1779 1863
Oliver Ames Jr.
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Oliver Ames Jr. was president of Union Pacific Railroad when the railroad met the Central Pacific Railroad in Utah for the completion of the First transcontinental railroad in North America.
Oliver Ames Sr.
…Iron Works, but returned to his own shop in Easton, where business slowly grew. In 1844, Ames turned the business over to his sons Oakes Ames and Oliver Ames Jr., and renamed the firm Oliver Ames & Sons. Ames gave each of his sons one-quarter interest in the company, retaining a third for himself. Ames died at…
Oliver Ames, Jr. 1807 1877 from RMOF
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Oliver Ames Jr.
Oliver Ames Jr.