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In 1788, he served in the state House of Representatives. He became a member of the Massachusetts convention called for the ratification of the United States Constitution that year.

Ames was elected to the FirstDates of Sessions 1789-1791 The first session of this Congress took place in New York City from March 4, 1789 to September 29, 1789. The second session took place in New York City from January 4, 1790 to August 12, 1790. The third session took place in Ph, SecondDates of Sessions 1791-1793 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from October 24, 1791 to May 9, 1792. The second session took place in Philadelphia from November 5, 1792 to March 2, 1793. Major Political Events Congress passes th and Third CongressesDates of Sessions 1793-1795 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from December 2, 1793 to June 9, 1794. The second session took place in Philadelphia from November 3, 1794 to March 3, 1795. Major Political Events The first time pr and as a FederalistThe label Federalist refers to two major groups in the history of the United States of America: (1. those statesmen and public figures supporting ratification of the proposed Constitution of the United States between 1787 and 1789; and (2. those statesmen to the Fourth CongressDates of Sessions 1795-1797 The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from December 7, 1795 to June 1, 1796. The second session took place in Philadelphia from December 5, 1796 to March 3, 1797. Major Political Events John Adams defeat. He served in Congress from March 4March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). There are 302 days remaining. Events Up to 1799 303 or 304 Martyrdom of saint Adrian of Nicomedia. 1152 Frederick I Barbarossa is elected King of the Germans. 1461 King He, 1789Events January 7 First nationwide United States election January 21 The first American novel, The Power of Sympathy or the Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth is printed in Boston, Massachusetts January 23 Georgetown College becomes the first Catholic coll to March 3March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). There are 303 days remaining. Events 1400-1899 1431 Eugenius IV becomes Pope. 1791 The United States Mint is created by the United States Congress. 1820 The United States, 1797. During the First Congress, he was chairman of the Committee on Elections. In 1796, he was not a candidate for renomination but resumed the practice of law in Dedham. He stayed in politics and was member of the Governor's Council from 1798 to 1800.

In 1804, Ames was chosen president of Harvard University. He declined because of failing health. Four years later, in 1808, he died in Dedham on July 4. He was interred in the Old First Parish Cemetery.