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Herbert Thomas Ames
BornJune 7, 1844
DiedAugust 3, 1936 (aged 92)
Occupation(s)Mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania (1928-1932)
Notable workProhibition Party candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania
SpouseLizzie Wise (m. December 21, 1886)
Parent(s)Thomas W. and Mary (Card) Ames

Herbert Thomas Ames (June 7, 1844 – August 3, 1936) was the mayor of the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States, from 1928 to 1932.[1] In 1934, at the age of 90, he was the Prohibition Party's candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania.[2] Ames was born in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.[3]

He came to Williamsport in July 1869, which was then the lumber capital of Pennsylvania, and resided there until his death, August 3, 1936.[3] Mr. Ames was married, December 21, 1886, to Lizzie W., daughter of Jacob Wise, of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.[4] They had two children, Thomas W. Ames of 338 High Street, Williamsport and Mary, wife of Dr. Herbert P. Haskin, 324 High Street, Williamsport.[5] He formed a partnership with Thomas H. Hammond in 1886.The firm of Ames & Hammond was a well-known legal firm of Williamsport.[4]

He was a member of Pine Street Methodist Episcopal church, Williamsport.[4] Ames attended Mansfield Normal School, now Mansfield University. He was listed as the College's former oldest living alumnus in his August 1936 obituary.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "About Us - Lycoming Law Association".
  2. ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Ames".
  3. ^ a b Marshall R. Anspach, Esquire, ed. "Historical Sketches: Bench & Bar of Lycoming County by the Lycoming Law Association (1961)". {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b c History of Lycoming County, John F. Meginnes
  5. ^ a b Williamsport Sun Gazette
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania
1928–1932
Succeeded by