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Oakes Ames (January 10, 1804 – May 8, 1873) was an American businessman, investor, and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.
Oakes Ames (born Jan. 10, 1804, Easton, Mass., U.S.—died May 8, 1873, Easton) was a leading figure in the Crédit Mobilier scandal following the U.S. Civil War. Ames left school at age 16 to enter his father’s shovel company, Oliver Ames & Sons.
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Oakes Ames (/ eɪ m z /; September 26, 1874 – April 28, 1950) was an American biologist specializing in orchids. His estate is now the Borderland State Park in Massachusetts. He was the son of Governor of Massachusetts Oliver Ames and grandson of Congressman Oakes Ames.
"King of Spades" Oakes Ames, a Massachusetts businessman and politician, made his money as part of of Ames & Sons, a shovelworks founded by his father and administered by brother Oliver....
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Learn about Oakes Ames, a prominent American capitalist and politician who helped construct the transcontinental railroad. Find out his biography, achievements, legacy, and connection to the Oakes Ames Hall in North Easton, Massachusetts.
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Feb 15, 2019 · Oakes Ames was a nuclear physicist and a leader of the College from 1974 to 1988. He oversaw the construction of several buildings, expanded the endowment, and promoted science education and environmental conservation.
Feb 18, 2019 · Oakes Ames was a former president of Connecticut College and a professor of physics. He died of Parkinson's disease in 2019 and was survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren.
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