AMES, Albert Alonzo was born at Garden Prairie, Boone county, Illinois, January 18th, 1842. At ten years of age he moved with his parents to Minneapolis, graduated from the high school at sixteen, and at once commenced the study of medicine with his father. Graduated at the Rush Medical College, of Chicago, February 5th, 1862. Married, April 21st, 1862, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Capt. Richard Strout, of Minneapolis.
In August 1862, Dr. Ames, in company with others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in the service on the frontier, participating in all the battles of his regiment against the Indians. In the fall of 1863, accompanied his regiment south, and was in active service until the close of the war.
His experience in surgery, gained during his time of service, was of great value to him. In July 1864, he was commissioned surgeon, and served in that capacity until mustered out, August 18th, 1865. Returned to Minneapolis, and engaged in the practice of his profession with his father.
In November, 1866, he was elected to the state legislature from Hennepin county. In 1868, went to California, and engaged in the newspaper business until 1874, when he returned to Minneapolis, where he has since remained. After the death of his father, in September, 1874, he took his practice, and has continued it since.
Has held, several offices of prominence, and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1876. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Odd Follows, Druids, and Knights of Pythias. Has three children living: Charlie C., Effie F., and Frankie E.
It is believed the body was donated to science and the remains cremated--Connally Undertakers handled the arangements ashes were picked up by a 'J. Windrum' according to Lakewood Cemetery records: not sure if J. Windrum was a relative or worked for Connally undertakers and later they turned the ashes over to family.
glenn kiecker
Note on J Windrum: Mr. Windrum was a Minneapolis business man (d. 1930) and was a pallbearer at Dr. Ames funeral. See 19 Nov 1991, p11 obituary in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune.
a findagrave patron sent what follows below on 31 May 2012
In August 1862, after graduating with his M.D, Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames returned to Minneapolis to start practicing medicine. However, this aim was cut short due to rising Indian troubles on the frontier. The new doctor was not able to settle down for long with his degree. In August 1862, Dr Ames, along with a few others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and became involved in the Dakota War of 1862.
This small war erupted between the white settlers of Minnesota and the local Dakota population. Dr. Ames was appointed orderly sergeant and was ordered to gather up the men for active duty. During this spur of enlistments, the men of the 9th regiment were allowed fifteen days of leave in order to gather their things and settle their affairs before each was rushed to the front lines where the Indian's were rapidly advancing on Minneapolis.
In the fall of 1863, Dr. Ames accompanied his regiment south to Fort Rigdely in Minnesota, a key position during the Indian uprising. Luckily, during his participation with Company B, Ames gained experience in surgery which helped advance his talent and studies. A few days later, Ames was commissioned assistant surgeon to the Seventh Minnesota Regiment Infantry Volunteers. After witnessing combat at the Battle of Acton in 1863, Ames was shipped south to provide medical services during the American Civil War. He served with this regiment for three years, eventually being promoted to the rank of Surgeon Major in July 1864. He returned to Minneapolis when combat ceased on August 18, 1865 and was discharged.
Following the war, Albert Alonzo Ames briefly returned to Minnesota to engage in the medical field with his father. Though his intentions in Minnesota might have not been those of a political endeavor, his popularity with the soldiers was such that he received recognition and appointment to the state legislature. In November 1866, Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature, on a soldiers' ticket, as a representative from Hennepin County; however, two years later, he took a leap and traveled west to California.
Here he joined the newspaper business, becoming managing editor of the Alta California—the leading newspaper on the pacific coast. Albert Alonzo Ames maintained his residence out west from 1868 until 1874, the year his father became terminally ill. After his father's death, he was persuaded by relatives to take over his father's medical practice. For the next 25 years, "Doc" Ames continued to live in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Cremated
Cremation ashes were returned to the family.
In August 1862, Dr. Ames, in company with others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in the service on the frontier, participating in all the battles of his regiment against the Indians. In the fall of 1863, accompanied his regiment south, and was in active service until the close of the war.
His experience in surgery, gained during his time of service, was of great value to him. In July 1864, he was commissioned surgeon, and served in that capacity until mustered out, August 18th, 1865. Returned to Minneapolis, and engaged in the practice of his profession with his father.
In November, 1866, he was elected to the state legislature from Hennepin county. In 1868, went to California, and engaged in the newspaper business until 1874, when he returned to Minneapolis, where he has since remained. After the death of his father, in September, 1874, he took his practice, and has continued it since.
Has held, several offices of prominence, and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1876. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Odd Follows, Druids, and Knights of Pythias. Has three children living: Charlie C., Effie F., and Frankie E.
It is believed the body was donated to science and the remains cremated--Connally Undertakers handled the arangements ashes were picked up by a 'J. Windrum' according to Lakewood Cemetery records: not sure if J. Windrum was a relative or worked for Connally undertakers and later they turned the ashes over to family.
glenn kiecker
Note on J Windrum: Mr. Windrum was a Minneapolis business man (d. 1930) and was a pallbearer at Dr. Ames funeral. See 19 Nov 1991, p11 obituary in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune.
a findagrave patron sent what follows below on 31 May 2012
In August 1862, after graduating with his M.D, Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames returned to Minneapolis to start practicing medicine. However, this aim was cut short due to rising Indian troubles on the frontier. The new doctor was not able to settle down for long with his degree. In August 1862, Dr Ames, along with a few others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and became involved in the Dakota War of 1862.
This small war erupted between the white settlers of Minnesota and the local Dakota population. Dr. Ames was appointed orderly sergeant and was ordered to gather up the men for active duty. During this spur of enlistments, the men of the 9th regiment were allowed fifteen days of leave in order to gather their things and settle their affairs before each was rushed to the front lines where the Indian's were rapidly advancing on Minneapolis.
In the fall of 1863, Dr. Ames accompanied his regiment south to Fort Rigdely in Minnesota, a key position during the Indian uprising. Luckily, during his participation with Company B, Ames gained experience in surgery which helped advance his talent and studies. A few days later, Ames was commissioned assistant surgeon to the Seventh Minnesota Regiment Infantry Volunteers. After witnessing combat at the Battle of Acton in 1863, Ames was shipped south to provide medical services during the American Civil War. He served with this regiment for three years, eventually being promoted to the rank of Surgeon Major in July 1864. He returned to Minneapolis when combat ceased on August 18, 1865 and was discharged.
Following the war, Albert Alonzo Ames briefly returned to Minnesota to engage in the medical field with his father. Though his intentions in Minnesota might have not been those of a political endeavor, his popularity with the soldiers was such that he received recognition and appointment to the state legislature. In November 1866, Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature, on a soldiers' ticket, as a representative from Hennepin County; however, two years later, he took a leap and traveled west to California.
Here he joined the newspaper business, becoming managing editor of the Alta California—the leading newspaper on the pacific coast. Albert Alonzo Ames maintained his residence out west from 1868 until 1874, the year his father became terminally ill. After his father's death, he was persuaded by relatives to take over his father's medical practice. For the next 25 years, "Doc" Ames continued to live in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Cremated
Cremation ashes were returned to the family.
AMES, Albert Alonzo was born at Garden Prairie, Boone county, Illinois, January 18th, 1842. At ten years of age he moved with his parents to Minneapolis, graduated from the high school at sixteen, and at once commenced the study of medicine with his father. Graduated at the Rush Medical College, of Chicago, February 5th, 1862. Married, April 21st, 1862, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Capt. Richard Strout, of Minneapolis.
In August 1862, Dr. Ames, in company with others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in the service on the frontier, participating in all the battles of his regiment against the Indians. In the fall of 1863, accompanied his regiment south, and was in active service until the close of the war.
His experience in surgery, gained during his time of service, was of great value to him. In July 1864, he was commissioned surgeon, and served in that capacity until mustered out, August 18th, 1865. Returned to Minneapolis, and engaged in the practice of his profession with his father.
In November, 1866, he was elected to the state legislature from Hennepin county. In 1868, went to California, and engaged in the newspaper business until 1874, when he returned to Minneapolis, where he has since remained. After the death of his father, in September, 1874, he took his practice, and has continued it since.
Has held, several offices of prominence, and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1876. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Odd Follows, Druids, and Knights of Pythias. Has three children living: Charlie C., Effie F., and Frankie E.
It is believed the body was donated to science and the remains cremated--Connally Undertakers handled the arangements ashes were picked up by a 'J. Windrum' according to Lakewood Cemetery records: not sure if J. Windrum was a relative or worked for Connally undertakers and later they turned the ashes over to family.
glenn kiecker
Note on J Windrum: Mr. Windrum was a Minneapolis business man (d. 1930) and was a pallbearer at Dr. Ames funeral. See 19 Nov 1991, p11 obituary in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune.
a findagrave patron sent what follows below on 31 May 2012
In August 1862, after graduating with his M.D, Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames returned to Minneapolis to start practicing medicine. However, this aim was cut short due to rising Indian troubles on the frontier. The new doctor was not able to settle down for long with his degree. In August 1862, Dr Ames, along with a few others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and became involved in the Dakota War of 1862.
This small war erupted between the white settlers of Minnesota and the local Dakota population. Dr. Ames was appointed orderly sergeant and was ordered to gather up the men for active duty. During this spur of enlistments, the men of the 9th regiment were allowed fifteen days of leave in order to gather their things and settle their affairs before each was rushed to the front lines where the Indian's were rapidly advancing on Minneapolis.
In the fall of 1863, Dr. Ames accompanied his regiment south to Fort Rigdely in Minnesota, a key position during the Indian uprising. Luckily, during his participation with Company B, Ames gained experience in surgery which helped advance his talent and studies. A few days later, Ames was commissioned assistant surgeon to the Seventh Minnesota Regiment Infantry Volunteers. After witnessing combat at the Battle of Acton in 1863, Ames was shipped south to provide medical services during the American Civil War. He served with this regiment for three years, eventually being promoted to the rank of Surgeon Major in July 1864. He returned to Minneapolis when combat ceased on August 18, 1865 and was discharged.
Following the war, Albert Alonzo Ames briefly returned to Minnesota to engage in the medical field with his father. Though his intentions in Minnesota might have not been those of a political endeavor, his popularity with the soldiers was such that he received recognition and appointment to the state legislature. In November 1866, Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature, on a soldiers' ticket, as a representative from Hennepin County; however, two years later, he took a leap and traveled west to California.
Here he joined the newspaper business, becoming managing editor of the Alta California—the leading newspaper on the pacific coast. Albert Alonzo Ames maintained his residence out west from 1868 until 1874, the year his father became terminally ill. After his father's death, he was persuaded by relatives to take over his father's medical practice. For the next 25 years, "Doc" Ames continued to live in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Cremated
Cremation ashes were returned to the family.
In August 1862, Dr. Ames, in company with others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in the service on the frontier, participating in all the battles of his regiment against the Indians. In the fall of 1863, accompanied his regiment south, and was in active service until the close of the war.
His experience in surgery, gained during his time of service, was of great value to him. In July 1864, he was commissioned surgeon, and served in that capacity until mustered out, August 18th, 1865. Returned to Minneapolis, and engaged in the practice of his profession with his father.
In November, 1866, he was elected to the state legislature from Hennepin county. In 1868, went to California, and engaged in the newspaper business until 1874, when he returned to Minneapolis, where he has since remained. After the death of his father, in September, 1874, he took his practice, and has continued it since.
Has held, several offices of prominence, and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1876. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Odd Follows, Druids, and Knights of Pythias. Has three children living: Charlie C., Effie F., and Frankie E.
It is believed the body was donated to science and the remains cremated--Connally Undertakers handled the arangements ashes were picked up by a 'J. Windrum' according to Lakewood Cemetery records: not sure if J. Windrum was a relative or worked for Connally undertakers and later they turned the ashes over to family.
glenn kiecker
Note on J Windrum: Mr. Windrum was a Minneapolis business man (d. 1930) and was a pallbearer at Dr. Ames funeral. See 19 Nov 1991, p11 obituary in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune.
a findagrave patron sent what follows below on 31 May 2012
In August 1862, after graduating with his M.D, Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames returned to Minneapolis to start practicing medicine. However, this aim was cut short due to rising Indian troubles on the frontier. The new doctor was not able to settle down for long with his degree. In August 1862, Dr Ames, along with a few others, raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and became involved in the Dakota War of 1862.
This small war erupted between the white settlers of Minnesota and the local Dakota population. Dr. Ames was appointed orderly sergeant and was ordered to gather up the men for active duty. During this spur of enlistments, the men of the 9th regiment were allowed fifteen days of leave in order to gather their things and settle their affairs before each was rushed to the front lines where the Indian's were rapidly advancing on Minneapolis.
In the fall of 1863, Dr. Ames accompanied his regiment south to Fort Rigdely in Minnesota, a key position during the Indian uprising. Luckily, during his participation with Company B, Ames gained experience in surgery which helped advance his talent and studies. A few days later, Ames was commissioned assistant surgeon to the Seventh Minnesota Regiment Infantry Volunteers. After witnessing combat at the Battle of Acton in 1863, Ames was shipped south to provide medical services during the American Civil War. He served with this regiment for three years, eventually being promoted to the rank of Surgeon Major in July 1864. He returned to Minneapolis when combat ceased on August 18, 1865 and was discharged.
Following the war, Albert Alonzo Ames briefly returned to Minnesota to engage in the medical field with his father. Though his intentions in Minnesota might have not been those of a political endeavor, his popularity with the soldiers was such that he received recognition and appointment to the state legislature. In November 1866, Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature, on a soldiers' ticket, as a representative from Hennepin County; however, two years later, he took a leap and traveled west to California.
Here he joined the newspaper business, becoming managing editor of the Alta California—the leading newspaper on the pacific coast. Albert Alonzo Ames maintained his residence out west from 1868 until 1874, the year his father became terminally ill. After his father's death, he was persuaded by relatives to take over his father's medical practice. For the next 25 years, "Doc" Ames continued to live in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Cremated
Cremation ashes were returned to the family.
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