In November of 1866, Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature, on a soldiers' ticket, as a representative from Hennepin County; however, two years later, he took a leap and traveled west to California.
Dr. Ames was elected to serve in the state legislature as a representative from Hennepin County. This was on a soldiers' ticket. This was in November of 1866. However he took a leap. This was two years later. However he traveled west to California. This was two years later.