H. James Starr
H. James Starr | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
| In office January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1931 Bedford, Indiana |
| Died | July 20, 2009 (aged 78) Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Lansing Eastern High School Michigan State University Wayne State University Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954-1956 |
Herbert James Starr (July 11, 1931 – July 20, 2009) was a Michigan politician.
Early life and education[]
Starr was born on July 11, 1931 in Bedford, Indiana. Starr graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University Law School.[1]
Military career[]
Starr served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.[1]
Career[]
Starr was an attorney.[1] On November 4, 1964, Starr was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 57th district from January 13, 1965 to December 31, 1966.[2] Starr was defeated when he sought re-election in 1966. In 1969, Starr was defeated in the Democratic primary for the mayor of Lansing.[3]
Personal life[]
In 1958, Starr married Phyllis Anne McConnell. Together, they had two children.[1][3]
Death[]
Starr died on July 20, 2009 in Lansing, Michigan. He was interred at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Legislator Details - H. James Starr". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Starr". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Obituary for H. James Starr, 1931-2009 (Aged 78)". Lansing State Journal. July 21, 2009. p. 10. Retrieved July 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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