Herbert James Starr (July 11, 1931 – July 20, 2009) was a Michigan politician.
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 | Thomas L. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1931 Bedford, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 2009 (aged 78) Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| 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 |
Early life and education
editStarr was born on July 11, 1931, in Bedford, Indiana. Starr graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1949, Michigan State University in 1954, and Wayne State University Law School in 1960.[1]
Military career
editStarr served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 and was stationed in Germany for two years.[1]
Career
editStarr 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
editIn 1958, Starr married Phyllis Anne McConnell. Together, they had two children.[1][3]
Death
editStarr died on July 20, 2009, in Lansing, Michigan. He was interred at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.[4]
References
edit- ^ 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.