Oliver Ames Jr.

Oliver Ames Jr.
Born(1807-11-05)November 5, 1807
DiedMarch 9, 1877(1877-03-09) (aged 69)
Occupation(s)Businessman, railroad executive
Years active1844-1871
Known forCo-owner of Ames Shovel Shop
President of Union Pacific Railroad
SpouseSarah Lothrop
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HonorsOliver and Oakes Ames Monument, near Laramie, Wyoming
Ames Free Library
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Oliver Ames Jr. (November 5, 1807 – March 9, 1877) was president of Union Pacific Railroad when the railroad met the Central Pacific Railroad in Utah for the completion of the First transcontinental railroad in North America.