A. M. Starr

A. M. Starr
9th Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office
1858–1859
Preceded by William S. Ladd
Succeeded by S. J. McCormick
Personal details
Born c. 1820
Died April 30, 1891(1891-04-30)
San Francisco, California[1]
Political party Republican
Profession Businessman

Addison M. Starr (c. 1820 – April 30, 1891),[1] better known as A. M. Starr, was an American politician who served as the 9th mayor of Portland, Oregon from 1858 until 1859.[2] He was born in New York and came to live in Portland in 1850, opening a stove and tin store[3] with his brother, Louis (or Lewis).[1]

He lived in San Francisco, California, from 1862 until his death, on April 30, 1891.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Death of Addison M. Starr". The Morning Oregonian, May 1, 1891. p. 9.
  2. "Mayors of Portland". Auditor's Office, City of Portland. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  3. "History of Portland | Biographical Sketches of Mayors". Retrieved 2 November 2012.
Preceded by
William S. Ladd
Mayor of Portland, Oregon
18581859
Succeeded by
S. J. McCormick
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