Strevell, Amidon M.

Birth

Amidon M. Strevell was born 1830 in Berne, Albany, NY the son of Harvey Strevell and Elizabeth Lewis. His siblings were:

• Estes H Strevell, (Estus H.),who was for some years a merchant at Ravena and died there May 22, 1896;
• Emily Strevell
• Jason W Strevell, who is a prominent lawyer;
• William Strevell
• Edwin Strevell

Occupation

A. M. Strevell who, in 1857 went to Albany where he was in a store until 1873, when he returned to Berne and engaged in the farming business until 1885 when he moved to New Scotland, and in 1889 came to Ravenna and opened a hardware store, which he has since carried on. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his town, and for nine years served as highway commissioner, and was also a member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1874.

Marriage & Children

Amidon M Strevell married Mariah Sessagrant. Their children were:

• Jessie J. Strevell
• Lotta B. Strevell
• Cora Bell Strevell
• Amidon Moore Strevell

Death

Amidon M. Strevell died 7 MAY 1897 at Ravena, Albany, NY

Additional Media

Strevell, A. M., was born in the town of Berne in 1830. He is the son of Harvey and grandson of Mathias Strevell, who came from Dutchess county to Berne about 1800. Harvey Strevell had three sons; Jason W., who is a prominent lawyer; Estus H., who was for some years a merchant at Ravena and died there May 22, 1896; and A. M. Strevell who, in 1857 went to Albany where he was in a store until 1873, when he returned to Berne and engaged in the farming business until 1885 when he moved to New Scotland, and in 1889 came to Ravenna and opened a hardware store, which he has since carried on. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his town, and for nine years served as highway commissioner, and was also a member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1874.

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