CHARLES D AMES

ANNIS 
DAVIS 
STEVENS

Charles D. AMES, a well known and prominent citizen of Kaneville, is a native of Vermont, born at Clarendon Springs, in Rutland co. on the 26th of Aug. 1857.  The birth of his father, Avery AMES, also occured in that county, July 6, 1827, and there he continued to reside for many years, his labors being devoted to farming.  In 1859, however, he removed to Oswego Co., NY where he made his home until 1865, and then came with his family to this county,  taking up his abode in Kaneville and living htere until called to his final rest in 1906.  During the Civil war he manifested his loyalty to the Union by 2 years service with the boys in blue.  In 1849  he was united in marriage to Miss Esther DAVIS and they became the parents of the following:  Fred A., who is now in the employ of the telephone company at Aurora;  Edwin L., a farmer living near Sioux Falls,  So. Dakota;  Eleanor, deceased;  Jeanette, also deceased;  Hiram, a farmer living near Plato, Illinois;  Katy, the wife of P. STEVENS, a farmer of Ellensburg, Washington; and Charles D. of this review.
	
The subject of this sketch was only 2 years old when his parents left Vermont and moved to NY, and at the age of 8 he became a resident of Kane. Co.   His education was mainly acquired in the district schools of Kaneville township,  and as soon as old enough to be of any assistance he began to aid in the operation of the home farm.  Leaving the parental roof at the age of 23,  he accepted a position as driver of a stage coach in this county, and was thus employed for 2 years, since which time he has followed farming uninterruptedly, owning a good place of 160 acres in Kaneville township, and also a hotel in the village, where he has made his home.  Like most of the farmers of this county,  he gives considerable attention to the dairy business, which he finds quite profitable.  
	
On the 11 Feb., 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. AMES and Miss Lucy E. ANNIS, and to them were born 3 children:  Anna, now deceased; Benjamin H. who is attending the State University at Champaign Ill., and Lota F., a student in the home school.
	
The Republican party has always found Mr. AMES a stanch supporter of its principles and his fellow citizens, recognizing his worth and ability, have called upon him to fill offices of honor and trust.  From 1897 to 1900 he served as highway commissioner and he was also elected supervisor for a four year term.  The duties of these offices he has faithfully performed, winning the commendation and approval of all concerned.  Fraternally Mr. AMES is an honored member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Yeomen.


History of Kane County, Ill.
by Joslyn,  Volume II
Pioneer Publishing, Chicago
1908
Page 363

Transcribed by Cynthia Nelson who has no further information on the above
parties.

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