H. James Starr

Herbert James Starr (July 11, 1931 – July 20, 2009) was a Michigan politician.

H. James Starr
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 57th district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byThomas L. Brown
Personal details
Born(1931-07-11)July 11, 1931
Bedford, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 2009(2009-07-20) (aged 78)
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materLansing Eastern High School
Michigan State University
Wayne State University Law School
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1954-1956

Early life and education

Starr 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

Starr served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 and was stationed in Germany for two years.[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
  1. "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  2. "Legislator Details - H. James Starr". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. "Starr". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  4. "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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