William Starr

William Starr (March 3, 1821 – April 18, 1879) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Middletown, Connecticut,[1] Starr moved to Ripon, Wisconsin Territory in 1845,[1] where he married Annie Strong (1824–1904).[1] He was a teacher, merchant, and farmer, and was in the lumber business. Starr was involved in Ripon College serving as trustee. Starr also served on the Board of Regents of the Wisconsin Normal School from 1868 until his death and was the president of the board.[1] In 1863 and 1864, Starr served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a member of the Republican Party.[1] He died of erysipelas in Ripon, Wisconsin.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Death of Hon. W. Starr of Ripon". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. April 19, 1879. p. 4. Retrieved November 20, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, volume 9, Wisconsin State Society: 1909, Biographical Sketch of William Starr, p. 434.
  3. ↑ General Catalogue of Ripon College 1851 to 1900, Ripon, Wisconsin: 1900, p. 7.


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