John C Ames (1852-1922) - Find a Grave Memorial

John C Ames

Birth

17 Jul 1852

LaSalle County, Illinois, USA

Death

21 Mar 1922 (aged 69)

Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, USA

Burial

Riverview Cemetery

Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA Show Map

Plot

Block 17 Lot 54

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John was Streator's 2nd mayor from 1885 to 1889, succeeding Col Ralph Plumb. He was appointed President of the Illinois Michigan Canal Commission. In 1878, he founded J.C. Ames Lumber Co. He served as President of Union National Band.
-Riverview Cemetery: A self guided tour, 2nd ed. p 9.

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Minerva Ross Ames

1853–1929

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Isaac Carlos Ames

1880–1953

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Isaac Ames

Aurelia Ann Mooar Ames

Minerva Ross Ames

Fannie Ophelia Ames Cope

Julia A. "Yolande" Ames

Elmer Elsworth Ames

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Minerva Ross Ames

Fannie Ophelia Ames Cope

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Elmer Elsworth Ames

Isaac Carlos Ames

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