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 (aged 71) 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, at the age of 71.^[1]

References

1. "Death of Addison M. Starr". The Morning Oregonian, May 1, 1891. p. 9.
2. "Directory of Current and Past Elected Officials: Mayors of Portland". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
3. "History of Portland | Biographical Sketches of Mayors". Access Genealogy. July 8, 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2012.

Preceded by William S. Ladd

Mayor of Portland, Oregon 1858–1859

Succeeded by S. J. McCormick