Captain John Ames | |
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| Born | April 7, 1738 |
| Died | June 17, 1805 (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Known for | Ames Manufacturing Company founder |
| Spouse | Susannah Howard |
| Children | Oliver Ames Sr. David Ames |
| Relatives | Oliver Ames Jr. (grandson) Oakes Ames (grandson) |
Capt. John Ames (April 7, 1738 – June 17, 1805) was a patriot, Captain in the American Revolutionary War, gunsmith, shovel maker, and ancestor of the Ames family of Easton, Massachusetts.