John W. Ames (colonel)
John Worthington Ames | |
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| Born | November 23, 1833 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1878 (aged 44) San Rafael, California, U.S. |
| Buried | Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, California |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Unit | 11th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 6th United States Colored Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Corlis Plumly
(m. 1865–1878) |
John Worthington Ames (1833-1878) was an American Brevet Brigadier General and engineer who participated in the American Civil War. He commanded the 6th United States Colored Infantry Regiment throughout the war, previously being within the 11th Infantry Regiment.