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A. M. Starr

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A. M. Starr
9th Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office
1858–1859
Preceded byWilliam S. Ladd
Succeeded byS. J. McCormick
Personal details
Bornc. 1820
Died(1891-04-30)April 30, 1891
San Francisco, California[1]
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionBusinessman

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. ^ a b c d "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". Access Genealogy. July 8, 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
Preceded by Mayor of Portland, Oregon
1858–1859
Succeeded by