Oakes Ames

Oakes Ames
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	James Buffington
Succeeded by	Benjamin W. Harris
Personal details
Born	(1804-01-10)January 10, 1804 Easton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 8, 1873(1873-05-08) (aged 69) Easton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Evelina Orville Gilmore
Children	Oakes and Oliver
Relatives	Oliver Ames Sr. (father) Oliver Ames Jr. (brother)
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Oakes Ames (January 10, 1804 – May 8, 1873) was an American businessman, investor, and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. As a congressman, he is credited by many historians as being the single most important influence in the building of the Union Pacific portion of the transcontinental railroad. He is also noted for the subsequent scandal that alleged the improper sale of stock of the railroad's construction company.