A. M. Starr
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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 | (aged 71) |
| 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 served as Multnomah County Sheriff from 1858 to 1862.
He lived in San Francisco, California, from 1862 until his death, on April 30, 1891, at the age of 71.[1]
