Ames Family History and Genealogy

By Douglas M. Dubrish

The Ames family has a rich and diverse history that spans over 12 generations. From the birth of John Ames in 1540 in Bruton, Somersetshire, England, to the settlement of Barzilla Ames in Greenfield, Michigan, the family has witnessed many ups and downs, and its story is an intriguing one. The family history serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the family's past and its enduring legacy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Douglas M. Dubrish
• Release date: Mar 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215092514

Douglas M. Dubrish

Douglas M. Dubrish achieved academic excellence, graduating with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science from the reputable University of New York Excelsior College. With a diverse professional background that includes service in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller, as well as many roles in the National Weather Service and online retail, he has now entered retirement. During this period, Douglas is directing his energy into writing books of first-hand encounters and resulting insights in the New Age genre, and pursuing his enduring passion for writing genealogy and family histories.

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Ames Family

History and Genealogy

1540 – 1915

England – United States

First Edition 2009

Copyright © 2009 by Douglas M. Dubrish

All rights reserved

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Descendants of John Ames Generation 1

Chapter 2 Generation No. 2

Chapter 3 Generation No. 3

Chapter 4 Generation No. 4

Chapter 5 Generation No. 5

Chapter 6 Generation No. 6

Chapter 7 Generation No. 7

Chapter 8 Generation No. 8

Chapter 9 Generation No. 9

Chapter 10 Generation No. 10

Chapter 11 Generation No. 11

Chapter 12 Documents

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Chapter 1

Descendants of John Ames

Generation No. 1

JOHN AMES (JOHN 1) was born 1540 in Bruton, Somersetshire, England. Legend is that his father’s name was also John Ames. However, the John Ames of which there is indirect evidence of was born in 1540, and died at the age of 43 in the year 1583 in Bruton, Somerset Shire, England. John Ames was born during the 31st year of the reign of King Henry VIII of England. This English King was a very significant figure in English history. It was he who separated from the Roman Catholic Church since the Church would not grant his divorce from his first wife, and ultimately excommunicated him. In defiance to the Catholic’s, he established the Church of England, or the Episcopal Church, and went on to marry and divorce six wives. Two of the six wives ended up beheaded for various reasons, which can