Oliver Ames Jr.
Oliver Ames Jr. | |
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| Born | November 5, 1807 |
| Died | March 9, 1877 (aged 69) |
| 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 |
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| 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.