Oakes Ames | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | James Buffington |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin W. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1804 Easton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1873 (aged 69) Easton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Evelina Orville Gilmore |
| Children | Oakes and Oliver |
| Relatives | Oliver Ames Sr. (father) Oliver Ames Jr. (brother) |
| Signature |  |
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. As a congressman, he is credited by many historians as being the single most important influence in the building of the Union Pacific portion of the transcontinental railroad. He is also noted for the subsequent scandal that alleged the improper sale of stock of the railroad's construction company.