Person:Floyd Starr (1)

This is a possible son of Floyd Adelbert Starr, who was born in MI in 1851, and married there in 1876. Research needs to be confirmed.

Floyd Starr FLOYD STARR Request Information

 SSN 381-32-5603 Residence:  49224  Albion, Calhoun, MI 
 Born 1 May 1883 Last Benefit:  48130  Dexter, Washtenaw, MI 
 Died Aug 1980 Issued:  MI (1951) 

The following may be a direct ancestor of Floyd, whose last residence was Albion, MI. Anthony Anne Starr

412 Darrow St

Albion , MI (517)630-8908

Floyd Starr was born on May 1, 1883, in Decatur, Michigan. Floyd Starr lived from 1883 to 1980. He grew up in Benton Harbor and moved to Marshall, where he attended high school. He was the fifth child born in his family. One of his brothers died when he was three months old, one of his sisters died when Floyd was 6 years old.

As founder of Starr Commonwealth, "Uncle Floyd" helped thousands of boys. Starr Commonwealth went from a small farm to an organization with over forty five programs. And when he died in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Larry Brentro took his place as president of Starr Commonwealth.

Even though Floyd was very small man, barely five feet tall, he was a great man. He always said, "There's no such thing as a bad boy" and believed it.

Floyd Starr, originator of the credo "There is no such thing as a bad boy," was born in Decatur, Michigan, on May 1, 1883. After graduating from Marshall High School, he worked for several half-way houses in St. Louis, Missouri. Returning to Michigan, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Albion College in 1910. Fulfilling a lifetime dream to someday adopt fifty boys, Starr founded Starr Commonwealth for Boys in 1913. "Uncle Floyd," as he was affectionately called by his boys, earned the respect of court officials, co-workers and students for his successful work with homeless neglected and delinquent boys. He received numerous citations for his humanitarian efforts. Starr retired from active leadership of Starr Commonwealth in 1967, but provided guidance until his death on August 27, 1980 at the age of 97