Adelbert Ames
1835–1933 (age 98)
soldier and politician
Biography
Adelbert Ames, born in 1835, served with distinction as a Union Army officer during the Civil War before transitioning to civic leadership as a politician committed to Reconstruction ideals. He later represented his state in the Senate and took on the responsibilities of governor, seeking to heal and rebuild after the conflict.
His later years were marked by quiet reflection, yet the reforms he championed and the courage he displayed in both war and public office continue to be studied and honored.