About Herbert T. Ames
Lived 1844 – 1936 (aged 92). Herbert T. Ames was an American lawyer and politician.
Herbert Thomas Ames (June 7, 1844 – August 3, 1936) was the mayor of the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States, from 1928 to 1932. In 1934, at the age of 90, he was the Prohibition Party's candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania. Ames was born in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
He came to Williamsport in July 1869, which was then the lumber capital of Pennsylvania, and resided there until his death, August 3, 1936. They had two children, Thomas W. Ames of 338 High Street, Williamsport and Mary, wife of Dr. Herbert P. Haskin, 324 High Street, Williamsport.
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Who was Herbert T. Ames?
American politician (1844-1936)
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Herbert T. Ames was born on 7 June 1844 in Tioga County.
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Herbert T. Ames died on 3 August 1936 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Herbert T. Ames was a lawyer and politician.
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