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Augustus Ames
1839–1928 · Male · died at 88
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Overview
Augustus Ames1839–1928Eliza Ann (Annie) Bragg1849–1934WifeEliza Ann (Annie) Bragg Amesborn c. 1850Wife
Family
Parents
- Father: Nathaniel Phineas Ames 1800–1882
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The Book of Dow records Nathaniel P. Ames of Canaan as Hannah E. Dow's husband and Augustus, born 1839, as their son. Part of one compound descent from Henry Dow (HL-C03): the 1893 Hampton history and the 1929 Book of Dow agree on the earlier generations, the later ones rest on the Book of Dow alone, and every date the family tree gives for the line matches the print.
Records:
- Robert Piercy Dow, The Book of Dow: Genealogical Memoirs of the Descendants of Henry Dow 1637, Thomas Dow 1639 and Others (Rutland, Vt., 1929). Joseph Dow and Mary Sanborn; Ebenezer's family (pp. 231-232); Jonathan (p. 247); David and Hannah E. (pp. 256-257) (view at Internet Archive)
Review: assessed 09-25-2026.
Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
- Mother: Hannah E Amos Dow 1806–1881
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Why: The Book of Dow records Hannah E. Dow's marriage to Nathaniel P. Ames of Canaan and their son Augustus, born 1839. Part of one compound descent from Henry Dow (HL-C03): the 1893 Hampton history and the 1929 Book of Dow agree on the earlier generations, the later ones rest on the Book of Dow alone, and every date the family tree gives for the line matches the print.
Records:
- Robert Piercy Dow, The Book of Dow: Genealogical Memoirs of the Descendants of Henry Dow 1637, Thomas Dow 1639 and Others (Rutland, Vt., 1929). Joseph Dow and Mary Sanborn; Ebenezer's family (pp. 231-232); Jonathan (p. 247); David and Hannah E. (pp. 256-257) (view at Internet Archive)
Review: assessed 09-25-2026.
Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
Wife: Eliza Ann (Annie) Bragg 1849–1934 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Son: Ervin Maitland Ames 1871–1948
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- Daughter: Lillace Alma Ames (Russell, Libbey) c. 1879–1947
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- Daughter: Stella Belle Ames 1874–1960
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- Son: Ames born c. 1872
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- Daughter: Helen A Ames 1893–1979
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Wife: Eliza Ann (Annie) Bragg Ames born c. 1850 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Son: Ervin Maitland Ames born 1871
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- Daughter: Stella B Wither c. 1874–c. 1960
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- Son: Lorenzo W Ames 1883–1962
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Life events
| Born | 25 OCT 1839, Canaan, Somerset, Maine Likely evidence: show whyWhy: His obituary says he was born in Canaan in 1839, son of Nathaniel and Hannah (Dow) Ames; the Eames-Ames Genealogy gives Oct. 25, '1839-40', and the 1900 census Oct. 1839. The day rests on the family history alone. Records:
Review: assessed 10-28-2026; evidence: Image examined; Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. |
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| Died | 15 Aug 1928, East Madison, Somerset, Maine, USA Likely evidence: show whyWhy: The family history gives Aug. 15, 1928, a Wednesday, and his obituary says he died suddenly 'on Wednesday night as he was retiring', at the East Madison farm where he and Annie had lived for years; his stone gives 1928. Skowhegan was his burial place, and Find a Grave's Waterville has no source. Records:
Review: assessed 10-28-2026; evidence: Image examined; Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. |
| Also recorded as | Augustus Aemes |
| Residence | 1850, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | Marital Status: Unmarried, 1 JUL 1863, Skowhegan, Maine, USA |
| Marriage | 26 JUN 1868, Cornville, Somerset Co., Maine, with Eliza Ann (Annie) Bragg 1849–1934 |
| Marriage | 1870, with Eliza Ann (Annie) Bragg Ames born c. 1850 |
| Residence | Occupation: House Carpenter, 1870, Canaan, Canaan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | 1880, Canaan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | 30 SEP 1897, Skowhegan, Maine, USA |
| Residence | Occupation: Carpenter; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | Occupation: Farmer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1910, Madison, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | Occupation: Farmer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1920, Madison, Somerset, Maine, USA |
Newspapers
2 newspaper clippings to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
Bangor Daily News obituary of Mrs. Lillace A. Libby, 67, who died at a Waterville hospital; she was born at Canaan, daughter of Augustus Ames and Annie (Bragg) Ames, and the notice lists her surviving daughters, brother Lorenzo Ames and sisters.Feb 1947 · obituary column
Augustus Ames's obituary
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- Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
- U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Record images
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1850 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine (NARA M432, roll 268, page 60a): the page the family tree attaches to Augustus Ames, Nathaniel Phineas Ames, Hannah E Dow.1850 · NARA M432, roll 268, page 60a
A page of the Consolidated Enrollment Lists of Civil War draft registrations (Record Group 110), attached in the family tree to Augustus Ames.1863-1865 · enrollment list page
1870 U.S. census, Canaan, Somerset County, Maine (NARA M593, roll 558, page 90A): the page the family tree attaches to Augustus Ames.1870 · NARA M593, roll 558, page 90A
Maine State Archives 'Record of a Birth' (copied from old records): the child's father is Augustus Ames and the birth date is April 6; the family tree attaches it to Augustus Ames and his daughter Stella Belle Ames.1873-74 · delayed return (Pre-1892 Delayed Returns, roll 2)
1880 U.S. census, Canaan village, Somerset County, Maine, ED 157, page 18B, lines 12-16 (dwelling 246): Augustus Ames household with an infant 'Aug' (crop).1880 · p. 18B
Maine State Archives record of a marriage: Perley F. Withee and Stella B. Ames, married 23 May 1896 at Skowhegan; the family tree attaches it to Stella Belle Ames and her parents Augustus Ames and Annie (Bragg) Ames.23 May 1896 · 1892-1907 Vital Records, roll 62
1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan village, Somerset County, Maine, ED 164, sheet 37A: Augustus Ames household (Lillie A.).1900 · sheet 37A
1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine (NARA roll 600, page 37, ED 164): the page the family tree attaches to Augustus Ames, Helen A Ames, Lorenzo W Ames, Lillace Alma Ames (Russell, Libbey), Elizabeth Ames.1900 · NARA roll 600, page 37, ED 164
1920 U.S. census, Madison, Somerset County, Maine (NARA T625, roll 648, page 7B, ED 110): the page the family tree attaches to Augustus Ames, Lorenzo W Ames, Elizabeth Ames.1920 · NARA T625, roll 648, page 7B, ED 110
The Book of Dow (1929), p. 257: Hannah E. Dow married Nathaniel P. Ames, a shoemaker of Canaan, Maine; their children include Frances (b. March 1827), David (b. 1829) and Augustus (b. 1839).1929 · p. 257
1880 U.S. census, Canaan, Somerset County, Maine (roll 487, page 257b, ED 157): the page the family tree attaches to the household of Augustus Ames and his wife Annie.
1910 U.S. census, Madison, Somerset County, Maine (roll T624_546, page 14b, ED 229): the page the family tree attaches to the Russell household and Lillace (Ames) Russell.
Ames family monument, Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan, Maine (Augustus and Annie E. Ames)
Sources
- Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree - U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 Military Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registra… - U.S., Family History Books Family histories and trees Scan: family sign-in Birth, Death, Marriage
Eames-Ames Genealogy: Descendants of Robert of Woburn and Thomas of Framingham, Massachusetts, 1634-1931 - 1850 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Num… - 1870 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1870; Census Place: Canaan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_558; Page: 90A - Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in Birth
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Re… - Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Rec… - 1880 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth
- 1880 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Residence
- 1880 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1880; Census Place: Canaan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 487; Page: 257b; Enumeration District: 157 - Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Somerset Reporter; Publication Date: 30 Sep 1897; Publication Place: Skowhegan, Maine, USA; URL: https:/… - 1900 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage, Residence
Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 37; Enumeration District: 0164 - 1910 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T624_546; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0229; F… - 1920 United States Federal Census Census Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T625_648; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 110 - U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Viewable scan
The Bangor Daily News; Publication Date: 17 Feb 1947; Publication Place: Bangor, Maine, USA; URL: https://ww… - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
Research sources
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine: Augustus Ames, born Oct. 1839, age 60, with wife Annie E. (born Sept. 1849) Other documents
- Gravestone of Augustus Ames ('1839-1928') and Annie E., his wife ('1849-1934'), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan (Find a Grave memorials 140178173 and 140178172, photographs) Other documents view at research
- Obituary 'Augustus Ames', August 1928 (clipping on Find a Grave memorial 140178173; paper and date not shown): 'died very suddenly on Wednesday night as he was retiring'; 'born in Canaan in 1839 the son of Nathanial and Hannah Dowe Ames'; married Miss Annie Bragg of Cornville in 1868; lived at Canaan, Skowhegan, then on a farm at East Madison Other documents view at research
- Robert Piercy Dow, The Book of Dow: Genealogical Memoirs of the Descendants of Henry Dow 1637, Thomas Dow 1639 and Others (Rutland, Vt., 1929) Family histories and trees view at Internet Archive
- The Eames-Ames Genealogy, p. 125: Augustus Ames, 'Born Oct. 25, 1839-40', married June 26, 1868, Anna E. Bragg; died Aug. 15, 1928 Other documents
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