Ames, Harold Ferdinand

He was cremated at Lakeland Crematory. He died inpatient at Kennedy House in Lakeland. The record shows that his father was Obed and mother was Mary. In fact,Obed and Mary were his grandparents as Harold wished them to be recorded.

Richard Ames'' letter of 9 Feb 1991 tells us that Harold was cremated at the Lakeland Crematory. Internment is in the Columbarium on 3/17/79. The vessel is a Bronze Book "NICHE NO 4" IN Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217. Ruth is also in Elmlawn Cemetery "NICHE NO 5" - She also was cremated and is inurned in a Bronze Book. They were married on Oct. 11, 1922 in Ruth''s parents'' home 354 Euclid Ave., Elmira, NY. Ruth and Harold went to school in Elmira, NY. They moved to Buffalo after their marriage - around 1928.

Harold worked for American La France (Fire Engine) in Elmira, NY in 1920 - 1930? before moving to Buffalo, NY. Harold gambled a lot in Elmira and Ruth threatened to leave and then Harold and Ruth moved to Buffalo to change his lifestyle.

Ruth''s record shows Harold died at 2:30 a.m. at Kennedy House 2/22/79.
Harold''s Social Security Number - 071-07-0287 NY Issued.

Sources:
Father : Birth Record states Father was Fred Finch
Mother : Birth Record states Maiden Mother was Helena M. Ames
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Sources:
U.S. Social Security Death Index
Harold Ames
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1900
Death Date: Feb 1979
Social Security Number: 071-07-0287
State or Territory Where Number was Issued: New York
Death Residence Localities
Zip Code: 33803
Localities: Polk County, Florida
Death Benefit Localities
Zip Code: 33802
Localities: Lakeland, Polk, Florida
Residence code: 10
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Harold Ames: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record

Name: Harold Ames
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Friday August 10, 1900
Date of Death: February 1979
Est. Age at Death: 78 years, 6 months
Last known residence:
City: Lakeland
County: Polk
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33803
Latitude: 28.0080
Longitude: -81.9337
Location of Last Benefit Paid:
City: Lakeland
County: Polk
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33803
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New York State Marriage Record shows: Harold lived on 913 West Gray Street, Elmira, NY as Tool Designer on Oct 11, 1922.
Harold''s parents'' names on the record are actually his mother''s parents'' names.
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1930 U.S. Census
Harold F Ames
Life Events and Facts
Date Type Description
1901 Birth New York
1930 Residence Kenmore, New York
1930 Age 29
Race White
Gender Male
County Erie
Marital Status Married
Language English
Father''s Birth Place New York
Mother''s Birth Place New York
Language English
Roll Number 1437
Film Number 2341172
Household
Head Harold F Ames (age 29)
Wife Ruth M Ames (age 30)
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1910 US Federal Census - Elmira, Chemung Co., NY
Ames, Mary - Head - F - W - 66
--------, Lena - Daughter - F - W - 32
--------, Frank - Son - M - W - 26
Hutchison, Harold - Grandson - M - W - 9
[Note: real name is Ames, Harold for covering his identity using aunt''s last married name]
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1920 US Federal Census - Elmira, Chemung Co., NY
Bennett, William H. - Head - Owned - Free of Mortgaged - Male - White - 44 - Married - 1880 (Immigration to the USA)
-----------, Lena - Wife - - - Female - White - 41 - Married
Ames, Harold - Nephew - - - Male - White - 19 - Single
[Note: Lena is actual Harold''s mother]