How to Pronounce Oliver Ames (governor)
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Feb 04, 1831 Easton, Massachusetts, United States Died on 22 Oct 1895 (aged 64)
American businessman, financier and politician from Massachusetts
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- Oliver Ames (February 4, 1831 – October 22, 1895) was an American businessman, financier and politician from Massachusetts.
- He was the son of Oakes Ames (1804–1873), a railroad baron behind the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) who was notably censured in the Credit Mobilier scandal for actions taken while a United States Congressman.
- Ames was executor of his father's estate, and took over many of his business interests.
- A Republican, he served as the 35th Governor of Massachusetts (1887–1890).
- He was a major philanthropist, especially in his hometown of Easton, which is graced by a number of architecturally significant works by H.H.
- Richardson as a result of his influence.
