Background
Amidon, Richard B. was born on February 16, 1916 in Tully, New York, United States. Son of Frank F. and Bertha (Bush) Amidon.
Amidon, Richard B. was born on February 16, 1916 in Tully, New York, United States. Son of Frank F. and Bertha (Bush) Amidon.
Graduate, High School.
Owner Red Eagle Farms, La Fayette, New York, from 1937. Director Onondago County Extension Service, 1950—1954. Member advisory board agriculture La Fayette Central School, 1951—1965.
Director La Fayette Fire Department, 1961—1963, Onondago Soil and Water District, from 1964. Manager Empire Farm Days, from 1964. Supervisor Town La Fayette, from 1964.
Member advisory board Marine Midland Bank Western, New York. Tully. editor Potato News. Active member Future Farmers of America America.
County legislator 12th District, 1968—1969. Past Onondago county sealer Bureau Weights and Measures.
Member of National Potato Council, New York State Agricultural Society, New York Farm Bureau, La Fayette Grange, La Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Onondago County Farm Bureau, Vegetable Growers America, Onondago Vegetable Growers Association, Meaker Hill Game Protective Association, La Fayette Athletic Club, La Fayette Baseball Club, Empire State Potato Club, Syracuse Anti Sour Puss Club, Agfu.
Married Betty Marie Berry, November 29, 1941 (divorced 1971). Married second, Reta J. Leopold, August 31, 1973. Children: Patricia M. Amidon Barrett, Gail C. Amidon Brennan, Phyllis M. Amidon Filsinger, Vicki L. Amidon Detor, Mark C.