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American politician, American Civil War, Mexican-American War, War of 1812
Born Adelbert AMES
American sailor, soldier, and politician
Born on October 31, 1835 in Rockland, Maine , United States
Died on April 13, 1933 in Ormond Beach, Florida , United States
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On July 1, 1856, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, and was still there when the American Civil War began in 1861.
... Adelbert Ames was born in the town of Rockland, located in Knox County, Maine. He was the son of a sea captain named Jesse Ames. Adelbert Ames also grew up to be a sailor, becoming a mate on a clipper ship, and also served briefly as a merchant seaman on his own father's ship.
On July 1, 1856, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, and was still there when the American Civil War began in 1861.
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