Mary Shreve (Ames) Frothingham | |
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| Born | February 1, 1867 |
| Died | May 5, 1955 (aged 88) |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Lothrop Ames, Rebecca C. Blair |
| Relatives | Oliver Ames, Sr. great-grandfather Frederick Lothrop Ames Jr. brother Oakes Ames great-uncle |
Mary Shreve (Ames) Frothingham (February 1, 1867 - May 5, 1955) was born into the prominent Ames family of Easton, Massachusetts. She held crucial roles in the development of many local and nationally recognized organizations through leadership and financial contributions. She assumed modesty in her personal life so as to give generously to others. Her legacy in her hometown can still be enjoyed by many at the Ames Free Library, Unity Church, Frothingham Hall, Frothingham Park and her home ‘Wayside’.