Edward ( Edwin ) R Ames.

Although there is no family information on him, those looking into him will be interested in his military service.
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Edward ( Edwin ) R Ames.
Born Indiana, appointed from Indiana.

Date Enrolled: 1861/04/17.
Age: 19.
Where Enrolled: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Regiment: 11th., infantry.
Company B.
Discharge Date: 1861/08/04.
Note. Mustered out Indianapolis, IN. Corporal.

March 6, 1862, Edwin R. Ames, of Indiana, to be second lieutenant, Seventh infantry.
October 7, 1864, First Lieutenant Edwin R. Ames to be captain, Seventh infantry.
Unassigned May 19, 1869.
Assigned to the sixth infantry, January 1, 1871.
Resigned October 31, 1876.
Second Lieutenant, sixth, infantry, March 1, 1877.
Resigned April 20, 1877.