Biographical Sketch of Wm. B. Ames, Johnson County, Missouri
Hazel Hill Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

WM. B. AMES,

farmer and stock raiser.  P.O. Warrensburg.  Was born Jan.  17, 1825 in
Litchfield county, Conn.  He resided at home on a farm till he was
seventeen, then commenced teaching in the winter, and followed that
profession for twenty-five years.  His success as an efficient teacher
was excellent.  He was married May 3, 1848, to Miss Clara L., daughter
of Nobel Allen, Esq.  They have six children: Olive S., Frank N.,
William C., Nellie C., Herbert L. and Maud.  Olive S. and Nellie C. are
dead; the other children are living at home.  Mr. A. has honorably
filled several public offices both in Connecticut and since coming to
Missouri.  He was twice elected to the general assembly of Connecticut,
was assessor for some time, and magistrate for twenty years, in his
native state.  In 1869, he located on his present farm, which is about
seven miles north of Warrensburg.  His land comprises a tract of about
350 acres.  Since residing here he has been honored with the office of
justice of the county court, and several other positions in the gift of
his township and the county.  His house with all its contents burned
March 8, 1877.  Mr. A. is an intelligent, sociable and generous citizen,
well deserving the good name which he bears among all who know him.

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