Americus Ames (1844 - 1907)

Born 20 May 1844 in Isabel Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 21 Apr 1907 at age 62 in Eldorado, Jackson, Oklahoma, United States

Biography

Americus Ames was born on May 20, 1844 in Isabel Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States.^[1] His parents were Jonathan Ames and Hepzebeth Hendee.^[2]

He is enumerated on the 1850 United States Federal Census in Fulton, Illinois, United States^[3]; the 1860 United States Federal Census in Isabel Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States^[4]; the 1870 United States Federal Census in Isabel Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States^[5]; the 1880 United States Federal Census in Pleasant Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States^[6]; and the 1900 United States Federal Census in Isabel Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States^[7]

He married Ann Fish on 22 Nov 1865 in Fulton, Illinois, United states^[8][9]. To this union were at least 3 children:

1. Mariah J. Ames
2. Orison Ames
3. Fredrick Ames^[10]

Private Americus Ames served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 15, 1862
Mustered out: Jun 21, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company G, 103rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry

Military Life

Americus enlisted in the Civil War on 15 Aug 1862^[12][13][14] in Lewistown, Illinois, United States. He enlisted on the Union Side, 103rd Infantry, Company G. He was injured in the line of duty. According to his enlistment records, he was of fair complexion, had hazel eyes, light hair and was 5'7" tall.

Sources

1. ↑ Citation Needed (1)
2. ↑ Citation Needed (2)
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M855-74B : 20 December 2020), Americus Pehens in household of John Feuit, Fulton, Illinois, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXC8-CBM : 18 February 2021), America Ames in entry for Johnathan P Ames, 1860.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M671-3BQ : 28 May 2021), Americus Ames in entry for Annie Fish, 1870.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXJJ-1KG : 13 January 2022), Americus Ames, Pleasant Township, Fulton, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWS-9XN : 25 January 2022), Americus Ames in entry for H J Ames, 1900.
8. ↑ "Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920"
   Ancestry Record 60984 #72853 (accessed 16 April 2022)
   Americus Ames marriage to Ann Fish on 22 Nov 1865 in Fulton, Illinois, USA.
9. ↑ "Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900" Ancestry Record 7857 #8897 (accessed 16 April 2022) Americus Ames marriage to Ann Fish on 22 Nov 1865.
10. ↑ Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
    Ancestry Record 60901 #11225979 (accessed 16 April 2022)
    Name: Fred Ames; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 13 Jan 1875; Birth Place: Isabel Twp F, Illinois; Father: Americanus Ames; Mother: Ann Fish; Notes: May 1939: Name listed as FRED AMES.
11. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 16 April 2022), memorial page for Americus Ames (20 May 1844–21 Apr 1907), Find A Grave: Memorial #23672799, citing Eldorado Cemetery, Eldorado, Jackson County, Oklahoma, USA ; Maintained by Marianne Dial Deadmon (contributor 16544398).
12. ↑ "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
    Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    Ancestry Record 1555 #3352777 (accessed 16 April 2022)
    Name: Americus Ames; Enlistment Age: 19; Birth Date: 20 May 1844; Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862; Enlistment Place: Lewistown, Illinois; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 2 Oct 1862; Muster Place: Illinois; Muster Company: G; Muster Regiment: 103rd Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Transfer date: 2 Oct 1862; Transfer From Unit: G; Transfer To Unit: I; Muster Out Date: 21 Jun 1865; Muster Out Place: Louisville, Kentucky; Muster Out Information: Mustered Out; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Injured in Line of Duty?: Yes; Complexion: Fair; Eye Color: Hazel; Hair Color: Light; Height: 5 ft, 7 inches; Residence Place: Bushnell, Illinois; Last Known Residence Place: Jackson County, Oklahoma; Death Date: 21 Apr 1907; Burial Place: Jackson County, Oklahoma; Cemetery: El Dorado Cemetery; Title: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men; National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records; Illinois State Archives @ http://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilmustersrch.jsp; SUVCW Database: http://www.suvcwdb.org/.
13. ↑ "Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995"
    Ancestry Record 9759 #87413 (accessed 16 April 2022)
    Name: Americus Amos; Rank: Private; Company: G; Unit: 103rd Illinois Infantry; Birth Date: Abt 1843; War: Civil War; War Years: 1861-1865; Service Entry Age: 19; Service Entry Date: 15 Aug 1862; Service Entry Place: Lewistown, IL; Joined By Whom: CHARLES WILLS; Period: 3 YRS; Muster In Date: 2 Oct 1862; Muster In Place: Peoria, IL; Remarks: TRANS TO CO I OCT 2, 1862; Residence Place: Bushnell, McDonough CO, IL; Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls; URL: http://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilMusterSearch.do?key=4015.
14. ↑ "Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995"
    Ancestry Record 9759 #87294 (accessed 16 April 2022)
    Name: Americus Ames; Rank: Private; Company: I; Unit: 103rd Illinois Infantry; Height: 5' 7; Hair: LIGHT; Eyes: HAZEL; Complexion: FAIR; Marital Status: Single; Occupation: Farmer; Birth Date: Abt 1847; Birth Place: Isabel, Fulton CO, IL; War: Civil War; War Years: 1861-1865; Muster Out Age: 18; Muster Out Date: 21 Jun 1865; Muster Out Place: Louisville, KY; Muster Out By Whom: MAJ DICKEY; Remarks: ABSENT WOUNDED; Residence Place: Bernadotte, Fulton CO, IL; Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls; URL: http://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilMusterSearch.do?key=3896.

Acknowledgements

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 18 March 2022, 19:30), entry for Americus Ames (FamilySearch Person: LZ5S-MT6); contributed by various users.