Background
III, Edward Almer Ames was born on February 26, 1939 in Nassawadox, Virginia, United States. Son of E. Almer Junior and Elizabeth (Melson) A.
III, Edward Almer Ames was born on February 26, 1939 in Nassawadox, Virginia, United States. Son of E. Almer Junior and Elizabeth (Melson) A.
Bachelor, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1961; Juris Doctor, Washington & Lee University, 1964.
Associate, E. Almer Ames. Junior, Onancock, Virginia, 1964; partner, Ames & Ames, Onancock, 1965-1987; private practice, Onancock, since 1987. Board directors First Virginia Bank of Tidewater, Norfolk.
Trustee Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, 1975-1987, pres.1983-1985. Chairman Accomack County Welfare Board, 1976-1984. First lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps United States Army Reserve, 1964-1970.
Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Council, Virginia Bar Association, Accomack County Bar Association (president 1977-1979), Rotary, Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Elizabeth Henry Mumford, September 9, 1967. Children: Elizabeth Kenly, Katherine Henry, Edward A. IV.