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www.strever.org Strever Family History |
Giles & Olive Strevell Giles lived in Berne, New York along with his father, Spencer and grandfather Isaac and the rest of the family. The family stayed very close, as most families did in this time. Giles was born on his grandfather Isaac's farm in E. Berne. Giles lived in 1866. at 969 Colehill Rd, just south of the Fox Creek, near Route 443. Giles married Olive B. Strevell (Strevell was her maiden name as well) on Dec 25, 1878. Olive was born in Berne to Amidon and Sarah Strevell. Since both of their parents were Strevells, they called Olive's father Big Grandpa, and Giles' father Little Grandpa. Giles lived next door to his father Spencer. Giles eventually left the farm, learned the carpenter trade, and moved to 302 Clinton Ave, in Albany, where Harry was born in 1884. From Albany, Giles moved to Voorhesville, NY, where he went into the carpenter business with his brother in law, Abe Martin, of Altamont. One of Spencer's sisters, Hannah, had married Abe.
Giles & Olive in 1904 Giles & Olive had 5 children: Bertha (b. Mar 11, 1882) and died young Harry Arthur (b. Aug 25, 1884) Frank (b. Jul 3, 1886) Ada B (b Feb 8, 1888) Guy (b. Apr 22, 1890) Because Olive was a half sister to Amidon Moore, she was 18 years older than he was. Hence, her son Harry was only 11 years younger than his "Uncle Ami". Harry and Ami must have spent lots of time together as there are pictures today showing them climbing together as well as lots of pictures of Amidon's children. |
