• Born: 13 May 1810, Lowell MA
• Marriage (1): Ellen Hughes
• Died: 16 Feb 1883, Chicopee MA

  General notes:

Silverplater

  Events in his life were:

• Partnership: Nathan Peabody Ames, in 1829-1847, in Chicopee MA. As AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Originally founded to manufacture swords and other cutlery for military use, the firm was possibly the first to begin silverplating on a large scale in America. In addition to general goods, they made large quantities of hotel and restaurant plate. They also became the first company to do large scale bronze casting, including the doors of the Capital building. After the death of his brother, James Ames continued to run the firm until 1874.

• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Chicopee MA. Listed as a machinist.

• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Chicopee MA. Listed as an agent of the Ames Company.

• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Chicopee MA. Listed as a retired manufacturer.

James married Ellen Hughes. (Ellen Hughes was born on 18 Dec 1818 in Newburyport MA.)