Oliver Ames

Biography

Oliver Ames, scion of the storied Ames family of Easton, Massachusetts, stewarded the Ames Shovel Works through periods of intense industrial change, ensuring it remained a reliable employer and supplier for the nation's railroad builders.

During the later years of his life he also presided over the Union Pacific Railroad, guiding the line through turbulent times while also supporting schools, churches, and philanthropic causes at home, leaving an enduring legacy of civic-minded leadership.