Oliver Ames Jr.

Oliver Ames Jr.
Born	(1807-11-05)November 5, 1807 Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died	March 9, 1877(1877-03-09) (aged 69) North Easton, Massachusetts
Occupation(s)	Businessman, railroad executive
Years active	1844-1871
Known for	Co-owner of Ames Shovel Shop President of Union Pacific Railroad
Spouse	Sarah Lothrop
Children	Frederick Lothrop Ames Helen Angier Ames
Parents	Oliver Ames Sr. Susannah Angier
Relatives	Oakes Ames (brother) Governor Oliver Ames (nephew) Frederick Lothrop Ames Jr. (grandson) John Ames Mitchell (nephew)
Honors	Oliver 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.