The Doctors that treated her were all Alexandria, Minnesota doctors.
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, December 24, 1885, page 5, col. 2.
Mrs. A. J. Ames is failing rapidly and is now quite low.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 8, 1886, page 4, col. 3.
Death of Mrs. A. J. Ames.
Phoebe A. Ames, wife of A. J. Ames of this city, departed this life at 10:30 o'clock last Monday morning, aged nearly fifty years. Mrs. Ames has resided in this community since the summer of 1867, and by her amiable traits of character has attracted to herself many friends. She was formerly a resident of Fostoria, O., where she joined the United Bretheren Church. On arriving at Alexandria, she united with the M.E. Church, in which she continued an honored and faithful member up to the time of her death, being highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, a true wife, an affectionate mother, a consistent and faithful Christian, and her death will sadden many hearts in this community. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son, all of whom have our warmest sympathy in their sad affliction. Rev. S. D. Kemerer conducted the funeral services at the residence Wednesday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery.
Mrs. Ames has been sick since July, and during the last three or four weeks of her illness suffered intensely. At the autopsy held Monday the doctors decided that death resulted from a disease of the stomach, but did not agree as to the name of the disease. Drs. Vivian and McEwan called it scirrhus cancer while Dr. Ward termed it malignant inflammation and ulceration of the stomach, with thickening of the walls.
AMES, Phoebe A. (Mrs. A. J.) (c. 1837-1886)
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, January 7, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
OBITUARY.
PHOEBE A. AMES.
It is with sincere sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Phoebe A. Ames, wife of Mr. A. J. Ames of this place, which occurred at the family residence on Monday morning. Mrs. Ames had been in failing health the past eight months, but would not admit to her friends until very recently that she was seriously ill. Until a few weeks before her death she had met her domestic and social obligations with a spirit and cheerfulness worthy of one far stronger than she. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, as revealed by a post mortem held Monday afternoon by Drs.Vivian, McEwan, Ward and Long. She was in her fiftieth year at the time of her death.
The deceased was born in Chautauqua county, New York, and was married to Mr. Ames in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21st, 1864. She was a member of the United Brethren church from 1865 to 1869, since which time she has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was of a lovable disposition, as her large circle of sincere friends will attest. More delicately regardful of the comfort and happiness of others than of her own convenience she was recognized as a true type of womanly goodness. Her death will be sincerely mourned.
The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. S. D. Kemerer officiating.
The cause of death was probably cancer, perhaps of the stomach. A long and nasty exchange in the newspaper after her death occurred between her attending physicians.
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Census records for the family from familysearch.org
1875 census:
Pheobe H Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1875
Name Pheobe H Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age 38
Birth Year (Estimated) 1837
Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
GS Film number 0565718
A J Ames M New York
Pheobe H Ames F New York
H E Ames M Minnesota
Ida Berg F Ohio
1880 census:
Phebe A Ames
United States Census, 1880
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Type Census
Event Year 1880
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, United States
Gender Female
Age 44
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation Housekeeping
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Wife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York, United States
Father's Birthplace Connecticut, United States
Mother's Birthplace New York, United States
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T9
Affiliate Film Number 0618
Andrew J Ames Self M 42 New York, United States
Phebe A Ames Wife F 44 New York, United States
Sven D Johnson Son-in-law M 33 Sweden
Ida A Johnson Daughter F 23 Ohio, United States
Anne L Johnson Other F 24 Sweden
1885 census
Phebe A Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1885
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age (Expanded) 49 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
Volume Douglas
Page 7
A J Ames M 47y New York
Phebe A Ames F 49y New York
Mary J Ames F 4y Minnesota
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Saturday, May 2, 1874, page 4, col. 2.
Mr. A. J. Ames received a telegram from Rev. Mr. Hilton on Tuesday last announcing the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Shaw, on April 25th, at New Auburn, Sibley County.
But here is a good match for the marriage of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg? Perhaps she was married before, and Shaw was her maiden name, Burg her 1st marriage?
Andrew J. Ames
mentioned in the record of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg
Name Andrew J. Ames
Spouse's Name Phebe A. Burg
Event Date 21 Sep 1864
Event Place Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
A marriage in Douglas County of Ida Burg, the daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames (Phoebe or Phebe) seems to confirm that Phoebe was married before.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, April 4, 1879, page 4, col. 3.
Married.
At the residence of A. J. Ames Esq., in Alexandria, Sunday evening March 30th 1879, by Rev. S. M. Bronson, Swan D. Johnson to Miss Ida Burg, daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames, all of Alexandria. (Sven D. Johnson?)
Then Andrew J. Ames moves on from Alexandria. Which may explain why his wife has no gravestone at Kinkead?
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 22, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
A. J. Ames is selling his household furniture, and, we are informed, expects soon to remove to Fargo, where three of his brothers reside.
This death comes in 1877, a year after the death of the two young Ames children, Eugenia and Eugene
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, March 9, 1877, page 4, col. 3.
DEATHS.
AMES.—Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ames, died of the Scarlet Fever after an illness of only thirty-six hours, Tuesday night March 6th, aged seven years.
Owing to the dangerous and contagious form of this disease, the funeral was private and at the house; services by Rev. G. N. Dorsey.
This little boy was Mr. Ames's only child. He was known by all throughout the village, and was a scholar in Miss Cowing's school and a member of the S. S. He was, in every way, a good and pleasant child. Young as he was, he had already shown some of the elements of character which would have made him friends and brought him honor in later years. Among his playmates, his generosity and unselfishness were especially commendable. His kindness and good temper made him everywhere agreeable and welcome. But, in life's early morning, the Good Shepherd has taken him, and he will never know how rude and harsh the tempests do sometimes blow on earth. All whose lives are innocent and pure as was Irvin's will surely meet him in the Better Land.
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, December 24, 1885, page 5, col. 2.
Mrs. A. J. Ames is failing rapidly and is now quite low.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 8, 1886, page 4, col. 3.
Death of Mrs. A. J. Ames.
Phoebe A. Ames, wife of A. J. Ames of this city, departed this life at 10:30 o'clock last Monday morning, aged nearly fifty years. Mrs. Ames has resided in this community since the summer of 1867, and by her amiable traits of character has attracted to herself many friends. She was formerly a resident of Fostoria, O., where she joined the United Bretheren Church. On arriving at Alexandria, she united with the M.E. Church, in which she continued an honored and faithful member up to the time of her death, being highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, a true wife, an affectionate mother, a consistent and faithful Christian, and her death will sadden many hearts in this community. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son, all of whom have our warmest sympathy in their sad affliction. Rev. S. D. Kemerer conducted the funeral services at the residence Wednesday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery.
Mrs. Ames has been sick since July, and during the last three or four weeks of her illness suffered intensely. At the autopsy held Monday the doctors decided that death resulted from a disease of the stomach, but did not agree as to the name of the disease. Drs. Vivian and McEwan called it scirrhus cancer while Dr. Ward termed it malignant inflammation and ulceration of the stomach, with thickening of the walls.
AMES, Phoebe A. (Mrs. A. J.) (c. 1837-1886)
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, January 7, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
OBITUARY.
PHOEBE A. AMES.
It is with sincere sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Phoebe A. Ames, wife of Mr. A. J. Ames of this place, which occurred at the family residence on Monday morning. Mrs. Ames had been in failing health the past eight months, but would not admit to her friends until very recently that she was seriously ill. Until a few weeks before her death she had met her domestic and social obligations with a spirit and cheerfulness worthy of one far stronger than she. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, as revealed by a post mortem held Monday afternoon by Drs.Vivian, McEwan, Ward and Long. She was in her fiftieth year at the time of her death.
The deceased was born in Chautauqua county, New York, and was married to Mr. Ames in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21st, 1864. She was a member of the United Brethren church from 1865 to 1869, since which time she has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was of a lovable disposition, as her large circle of sincere friends will attest. More delicately regardful of the comfort and happiness of others than of her own convenience she was recognized as a true type of womanly goodness. Her death will be sincerely mourned.
The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. S. D. Kemerer officiating.
The cause of death was probably cancer, perhaps of the stomach. A long and nasty exchange in the newspaper after her death occurred between her attending physicians.
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Census records for the family from familysearch.org
1875 census:
Pheobe H Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1875
Name Pheobe H Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age 38
Birth Year (Estimated) 1837
Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
GS Film number 0565718
A J Ames M New York
Pheobe H Ames F New York
H E Ames M Minnesota
Ida Berg F Ohio
1880 census:
Phebe A Ames
United States Census, 1880
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Type Census
Event Year 1880
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, United States
Gender Female
Age 44
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation Housekeeping
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Wife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York, United States
Father's Birthplace Connecticut, United States
Mother's Birthplace New York, United States
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T9
Affiliate Film Number 0618
Andrew J Ames Self M 42 New York, United States
Phebe A Ames Wife F 44 New York, United States
Sven D Johnson Son-in-law M 33 Sweden
Ida A Johnson Daughter F 23 Ohio, United States
Anne L Johnson Other F 24 Sweden
1885 census
Phebe A Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1885
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age (Expanded) 49 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
Volume Douglas
Page 7
A J Ames M 47y New York
Phebe A Ames F 49y New York
Mary J Ames F 4y Minnesota
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Saturday, May 2, 1874, page 4, col. 2.
Mr. A. J. Ames received a telegram from Rev. Mr. Hilton on Tuesday last announcing the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Shaw, on April 25th, at New Auburn, Sibley County.
But here is a good match for the marriage of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg? Perhaps she was married before, and Shaw was her maiden name, Burg her 1st marriage?
Andrew J. Ames
mentioned in the record of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg
Name Andrew J. Ames
Spouse's Name Phebe A. Burg
Event Date 21 Sep 1864
Event Place Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
A marriage in Douglas County of Ida Burg, the daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames (Phoebe or Phebe) seems to confirm that Phoebe was married before.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, April 4, 1879, page 4, col. 3.
Married.
At the residence of A. J. Ames Esq., in Alexandria, Sunday evening March 30th 1879, by Rev. S. M. Bronson, Swan D. Johnson to Miss Ida Burg, daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames, all of Alexandria. (Sven D. Johnson?)
Then Andrew J. Ames moves on from Alexandria. Which may explain why his wife has no gravestone at Kinkead?
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 22, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
A. J. Ames is selling his household furniture, and, we are informed, expects soon to remove to Fargo, where three of his brothers reside.
This death comes in 1877, a year after the death of the two young Ames children, Eugenia and Eugene
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, March 9, 1877, page 4, col. 3.
DEATHS.
AMES.—Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ames, died of the Scarlet Fever after an illness of only thirty-six hours, Tuesday night March 6th, aged seven years.
Owing to the dangerous and contagious form of this disease, the funeral was private and at the house; services by Rev. G. N. Dorsey.
This little boy was Mr. Ames's only child. He was known by all throughout the village, and was a scholar in Miss Cowing's school and a member of the S. S. He was, in every way, a good and pleasant child. Young as he was, he had already shown some of the elements of character which would have made him friends and brought him honor in later years. Among his playmates, his generosity and unselfishness were especially commendable. His kindness and good temper made him everywhere agreeable and welcome. But, in life's early morning, the Good Shepherd has taken him, and he will never know how rude and harsh the tempests do sometimes blow on earth. All whose lives are innocent and pure as was Irvin's will surely meet him in the Better Land.
The Doctors that treated her were all Alexandria, Minnesota doctors.
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, December 24, 1885, page 5, col. 2.
Mrs. A. J. Ames is failing rapidly and is now quite low.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 8, 1886, page 4, col. 3.
Death of Mrs. A. J. Ames.
Phoebe A. Ames, wife of A. J. Ames of this city, departed this life at 10:30 o'clock last Monday morning, aged nearly fifty years. Mrs. Ames has resided in this community since the summer of 1867, and by her amiable traits of character has attracted to herself many friends. She was formerly a resident of Fostoria, O., where she joined the United Bretheren Church. On arriving at Alexandria, she united with the M.E. Church, in which she continued an honored and faithful member up to the time of her death, being highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, a true wife, an affectionate mother, a consistent and faithful Christian, and her death will sadden many hearts in this community. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son, all of whom have our warmest sympathy in their sad affliction. Rev. S. D. Kemerer conducted the funeral services at the residence Wednesday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery.
Mrs. Ames has been sick since July, and during the last three or four weeks of her illness suffered intensely. At the autopsy held Monday the doctors decided that death resulted from a disease of the stomach, but did not agree as to the name of the disease. Drs. Vivian and McEwan called it scirrhus cancer while Dr. Ward termed it malignant inflammation and ulceration of the stomach, with thickening of the walls.
AMES, Phoebe A. (Mrs. A. J.) (c. 1837-1886)
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, January 7, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
OBITUARY.
PHOEBE A. AMES.
It is with sincere sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Phoebe A. Ames, wife of Mr. A. J. Ames of this place, which occurred at the family residence on Monday morning. Mrs. Ames had been in failing health the past eight months, but would not admit to her friends until very recently that she was seriously ill. Until a few weeks before her death she had met her domestic and social obligations with a spirit and cheerfulness worthy of one far stronger than she. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, as revealed by a post mortem held Monday afternoon by Drs.Vivian, McEwan, Ward and Long. She was in her fiftieth year at the time of her death.
The deceased was born in Chautauqua county, New York, and was married to Mr. Ames in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21st, 1864. She was a member of the United Brethren church from 1865 to 1869, since which time she has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was of a lovable disposition, as her large circle of sincere friends will attest. More delicately regardful of the comfort and happiness of others than of her own convenience she was recognized as a true type of womanly goodness. Her death will be sincerely mourned.
The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. S. D. Kemerer officiating.
The cause of death was probably cancer, perhaps of the stomach. A long and nasty exchange in the newspaper after her death occurred between her attending physicians.
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.douglas/689/mb.ashx
Census records for the family from familysearch.org
1875 census:
Pheobe H Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1875
Name Pheobe H Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age 38
Birth Year (Estimated) 1837
Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
GS Film number 0565718
A J Ames M New York
Pheobe H Ames F New York
H E Ames M Minnesota
Ida Berg F Ohio
1880 census:
Phebe A Ames
United States Census, 1880
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Type Census
Event Year 1880
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, United States
Gender Female
Age 44
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation Housekeeping
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Wife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York, United States
Father's Birthplace Connecticut, United States
Mother's Birthplace New York, United States
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T9
Affiliate Film Number 0618
Andrew J Ames Self M 42 New York, United States
Phebe A Ames Wife F 44 New York, United States
Sven D Johnson Son-in-law M 33 Sweden
Ida A Johnson Daughter F 23 Ohio, United States
Anne L Johnson Other F 24 Sweden
1885 census
Phebe A Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1885
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age (Expanded) 49 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
Volume Douglas
Page 7
A J Ames M 47y New York
Phebe A Ames F 49y New York
Mary J Ames F 4y Minnesota
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Saturday, May 2, 1874, page 4, col. 2.
Mr. A. J. Ames received a telegram from Rev. Mr. Hilton on Tuesday last announcing the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Shaw, on April 25th, at New Auburn, Sibley County.
But here is a good match for the marriage of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg? Perhaps she was married before, and Shaw was her maiden name, Burg her 1st marriage?
Andrew J. Ames
mentioned in the record of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg
Name Andrew J. Ames
Spouse's Name Phebe A. Burg
Event Date 21 Sep 1864
Event Place Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
A marriage in Douglas County of Ida Burg, the daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames (Phoebe or Phebe) seems to confirm that Phoebe was married before.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, April 4, 1879, page 4, col. 3.
Married.
At the residence of A. J. Ames Esq., in Alexandria, Sunday evening March 30th 1879, by Rev. S. M. Bronson, Swan D. Johnson to Miss Ida Burg, daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames, all of Alexandria. (Sven D. Johnson?)
Then Andrew J. Ames moves on from Alexandria. Which may explain why his wife has no gravestone at Kinkead?
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 22, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
A. J. Ames is selling his household furniture, and, we are informed, expects soon to remove to Fargo, where three of his brothers reside.
This death comes in 1877, a year after the death of the two young Ames children, Eugenia and Eugene
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, March 9, 1877, page 4, col. 3.
DEATHS.
AMES.—Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ames, died of the Scarlet Fever after an illness of only thirty-six hours, Tuesday night March 6th, aged seven years.
Owing to the dangerous and contagious form of this disease, the funeral was private and at the house; services by Rev. G. N. Dorsey.
This little boy was Mr. Ames's only child. He was known by all throughout the village, and was a scholar in Miss Cowing's school and a member of the S. S. He was, in every way, a good and pleasant child. Young as he was, he had already shown some of the elements of character which would have made him friends and brought him honor in later years. Among his playmates, his generosity and unselfishness were especially commendable. His kindness and good temper made him everywhere agreeable and welcome. But, in life's early morning, the Good Shepherd has taken him, and he will never know how rude and harsh the tempests do sometimes blow on earth. All whose lives are innocent and pure as was Irvin's will surely meet him in the Better Land.
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, December 24, 1885, page 5, col. 2.
Mrs. A. J. Ames is failing rapidly and is now quite low.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 8, 1886, page 4, col. 3.
Death of Mrs. A. J. Ames.
Phoebe A. Ames, wife of A. J. Ames of this city, departed this life at 10:30 o'clock last Monday morning, aged nearly fifty years. Mrs. Ames has resided in this community since the summer of 1867, and by her amiable traits of character has attracted to herself many friends. She was formerly a resident of Fostoria, O., where she joined the United Bretheren Church. On arriving at Alexandria, she united with the M.E. Church, in which she continued an honored and faithful member up to the time of her death, being highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, a true wife, an affectionate mother, a consistent and faithful Christian, and her death will sadden many hearts in this community. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a son, all of whom have our warmest sympathy in their sad affliction. Rev. S. D. Kemerer conducted the funeral services at the residence Wednesday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery.
Mrs. Ames has been sick since July, and during the last three or four weeks of her illness suffered intensely. At the autopsy held Monday the doctors decided that death resulted from a disease of the stomach, but did not agree as to the name of the disease. Drs. Vivian and McEwan called it scirrhus cancer while Dr. Ward termed it malignant inflammation and ulceration of the stomach, with thickening of the walls.
AMES, Phoebe A. (Mrs. A. J.) (c. 1837-1886)
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota,
Thursday, January 7, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
OBITUARY.
PHOEBE A. AMES.
It is with sincere sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Phoebe A. Ames, wife of Mr. A. J. Ames of this place, which occurred at the family residence on Monday morning. Mrs. Ames had been in failing health the past eight months, but would not admit to her friends until very recently that she was seriously ill. Until a few weeks before her death she had met her domestic and social obligations with a spirit and cheerfulness worthy of one far stronger than she. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, as revealed by a post mortem held Monday afternoon by Drs.Vivian, McEwan, Ward and Long. She was in her fiftieth year at the time of her death.
The deceased was born in Chautauqua county, New York, and was married to Mr. Ames in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 21st, 1864. She was a member of the United Brethren church from 1865 to 1869, since which time she has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was of a lovable disposition, as her large circle of sincere friends will attest. More delicately regardful of the comfort and happiness of others than of her own convenience she was recognized as a true type of womanly goodness. Her death will be sincerely mourned.
The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. S. D. Kemerer officiating.
The cause of death was probably cancer, perhaps of the stomach. A long and nasty exchange in the newspaper after her death occurred between her attending physicians.
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.douglas/689/mb.ashx
Census records for the family from familysearch.org
1875 census:
Pheobe H Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1875
Name Pheobe H Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age 38
Birth Year (Estimated) 1837
Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
GS Film number 0565718
A J Ames M New York
Pheobe H Ames F New York
H E Ames M Minnesota
Ida Berg F Ohio
1880 census:
Phebe A Ames
United States Census, 1880
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Type Census
Event Year 1880
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, United States
Gender Female
Age 44
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Occupation Housekeeping
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Wife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York, United States
Father's Birthplace Connecticut, United States
Mother's Birthplace New York, United States
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T9
Affiliate Film Number 0618
Andrew J Ames Self M 42 New York, United States
Phebe A Ames Wife F 44 New York, United States
Sven D Johnson Son-in-law M 33 Sweden
Ida A Johnson Daughter F 23 Ohio, United States
Anne L Johnson Other F 24 Sweden
1885 census
Phebe A Ames
Minnesota State Census, 1885
Name Phebe A Ames
Event Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota
Age (Expanded) 49 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York
Race White
Gender Female
Volume Douglas
Page 7
A J Ames M 47y New York
Phebe A Ames F 49y New York
Mary J Ames F 4y Minnesota
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Saturday, May 2, 1874, page 4, col. 2.
Mr. A. J. Ames received a telegram from Rev. Mr. Hilton on Tuesday last announcing the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Shaw, on April 25th, at New Auburn, Sibley County.
But here is a good match for the marriage of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg? Perhaps she was married before, and Shaw was her maiden name, Burg her 1st marriage?
Andrew J. Ames
mentioned in the record of Andrew J. Ames and Phebe A. Burg
Name Andrew J. Ames
Spouse's Name Phebe A. Burg
Event Date 21 Sep 1864
Event Place Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
A marriage in Douglas County of Ida Burg, the daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames (Phoebe or Phebe) seems to confirm that Phoebe was married before.
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, April 4, 1879, page 4, col. 3.
Married.
At the residence of A. J. Ames Esq., in Alexandria, Sunday evening March 30th 1879, by Rev. S. M. Bronson, Swan D. Johnson to Miss Ida Burg, daughter of Mrs. A. J. Ames, all of Alexandria. (Sven D. Johnson?)
Then Andrew J. Ames moves on from Alexandria. Which may explain why his wife has no gravestone at Kinkead?
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, January 22, 1886, page 4, col. 2.
A. J. Ames is selling his household furniture, and, we are informed, expects soon to remove to Fargo, where three of his brothers reside.
This death comes in 1877, a year after the death of the two young Ames children, Eugenia and Eugene
The Alexandria Post, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Friday, March 9, 1877, page 4, col. 3.
DEATHS.
AMES.—Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ames, died of the Scarlet Fever after an illness of only thirty-six hours, Tuesday night March 6th, aged seven years.
Owing to the dangerous and contagious form of this disease, the funeral was private and at the house; services by Rev. G. N. Dorsey.
This little boy was Mr. Ames's only child. He was known by all throughout the village, and was a scholar in Miss Cowing's school and a member of the S. S. He was, in every way, a good and pleasant child. Young as he was, he had already shown some of the elements of character which would have made him friends and brought him honor in later years. Among his playmates, his generosity and unselfishness were especially commendable. His kindness and good temper made him everywhere agreeable and welcome. But, in life's early morning, the Good Shepherd has taken him, and he will never know how rude and harsh the tempests do sometimes blow on earth. All whose lives are innocent and pure as was Irvin's will surely meet him in the Better Land.
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