Alfred Elisha Ames (December 14, 1814 – September 23, 1874) was an American physician and politician.

Born in Colchester, Vermont, he moved to Orwell, Ohio, in 1831.

He also served as probate judge and postmaster of Roscoe, Illinois.

In 1853, Ames served in the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives.

His son was A.A. Ames who was also a physician and mayor of Minneapolis.