Albany Ale brewer, alderman George I. Amsdell 1820-09-03 – 1906-02-17 With brother Theodore M., ran Amsdell Brothers at 135-145 Jay St from the early 1850s (start date disputed 1850-54), brewing Albany XX, Pale, Amber, Diamond Ale and Porter; 80,000 bbl and 150 men by 1886. Ninth Ward alderman c.1862-63. 12 Solid