Starr, Joseph West.
b. Richmond, Ind., Apl. 4, 1838. s. Charles West Starr and Elizabeth Wilson.
Entered Sophmore Class 1855 and left during the Junior year. Accountant 1857-58 ; Grocer (Jobbing Trade) 1859-60 ; Manufacturer 1860-61 ; Accountant and Real Estate 1865-74 ; Lumber Dealer 1874-79 ; Farmer and "Orchardist" 1880 to date.
Enlisted Aug. 21, 1861 ; 1st Lieut. Sept. 1861 ; Capt. May 1862-Oct. 4, 1864, Company C, 2d Cavalry, 41st Regt. Indiana Vols.; honorably mentioned by Commanding General for good conduct in action ; Member 13 Division Courts-Martial, Judge Advocate of eleven.
m. Jan. 24, 1865, Eliza Morgan Burr.
Address, Steele City, Steelburg, P.O., Jefferson Co., Neb.