Daniel W. Ames (17 June 1830 – 22 Feb 1911[1]) was an American politician from Maine. Ames, a Republican, represented Portland in the Maine House of Representatives from 1883 to 1886.[2]

He was originally from Norridgewock and married Sarah E. Wing there on September 19, 1851. His wife died two years later of consumption.[3] In 1855, he was a postmaster and justice of the peace in Norridgewock.[4] During the American Civil War, he was a member of the 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.

References

  1. ↑ "Daniel W. Ames (1830-1911)". Find A Grave. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ Maine State Year-book, and Legislative Manual, for the Year ... Hoyt & Fogg. 1885. p. 147.
  3. ↑ The Owl. Kewaunee, Wisconsin: The Wing Family of America Incorporated. 1916. p. 1847.
  4. ↑ The Maine Register for the Year ... George Adams. 1855. p. 209.


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