Fisher Ames

Fisher Ames (/eɪmz/; April 9, 1758 – July 4, 1808) was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts. He was an important leader of the Federalist Party in the House, and was noted for his oratorical skill.

Fisher Ames
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1797
Serving with Samuel Dexter, Benjamin Goodhue, and Samuel Holten (1793-1795)
Preceded byCongress of the Confederation
Succeeded byHarrison Gray Otis
Constituency
  • 1st district (1789–1795)
  • 8th district (1795–1797)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1788
Personal details
BornApril 9, 1758 (1758-04-09)
Dedham, Massachusetts Bay, British America
DiedJuly 4, 1808(1808-07-04) (aged 50)
Dedham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Resting placeOld First Parish Cemetery, Dedham, Massachusetts
Political partyFederalist
RelativesAmes family
Alma materHarvard University
ProfessionLawyer
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