Oaks Ames
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Oaks Ames has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Dec 2024). Named as a congressman receiving Credit Mobilier dividends and later interrogated in the scandal investigation; illustrates corruption underpinning the project.
Oakes Ames was an American businessman, investor, and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. As a congressman, he is credited by many historians as being the single most important influence in the building of the Union Pacific portion of the transcontinental railroad. He is also noted for the subsequent scandal that alleged the improper sale of stock of the railroad's construction company.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2024 on American History Tellers |
| Role | U.S. Representative (Massachusetts); investor associated with Credit Mobilier of America |
| Affiliation | U.S. House of Representatives (Massachusetts) |
Who talks about Oaks Ames on podcasts?
Oaks Ames came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2024 on American History Tellers.
What is Oaks Ames mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Oliver Ames