Ames, Fisher (1758-1808)
- Name:
- Ames, Fisher (1758-1808)
- Title:
- 1788- Massachusetts House of Representatives
1789-1791- member of the First United States Congress
-Chairman of the Committe of Elections
-Also served during Second, Third, and Fourth Congresses
2002- Ames Christian University named after him - Born:
- 04/19/1758
- Birthplace:
- Dedham, MA
- Died:
- 07/04/1808
- Death Location:
- Deham, MA
- Residence:
- Dedham, MA
Philadelphia, PA - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Lawyer, Politician, Federalist
- Father:
- Ames, Dr. Nathaniel
- Relations:
- His father authored the "Ames Almanac," the inspiration for "Poor Richards Almanac."
- Notes:
- Member of Massachusetts convention that ratified the United States Constitution
Member of the Federalist Party, specifically its Essex Junto
Outspoken advocate of the Jay Treaty
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