William Starr, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Starr

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1821

Date of Death: 18-Apr-1879

Profession: businessperson, politician, farmer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Starr (March 3, 1821 – April 18, 1879) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Starr moved to Ripon, Wisconsin Territory in 1845, where he married Annie Strong (1824–1904).
He was a teacher, merchant, and farmer, and was in the lumber business.
Starr served as a trustee for Ripon College.
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.
In 1863 and 1864, Starr served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a member of the Republican Party.
He died of erysipelas in Ripon, Wisconsin.