NOT Heather's Genealogy: Abraham Starr 1812

Abraham is listed on the census right between Samuel & Zebedee Ritter, in 1850. Samuel Ritter married Christina Starr. I'm tracking Abraham to see if I can prove the connection to Christina - they are likely siblings.

Abraham Starr

son of Anthony and Christina (Wortz) Starr

Born about 27 Oct 1812 in Pennsylvania

Died 6 Mar 1903 in Iowa

Married in 1838

Mary Smith

daughter of

Born

Died before 1900 in Iowa

Children:

George P. Starr 1846

William L. Starr 1848

John H. Starr 1851

History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa: Together with ... Biographies of Representative Citizens. History of Iowa

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" About the first shoe shop started in Waverly was by Lorenz Selbig and was kept near where the Bremer county bank stands He is now engaged in running the cigar factory. A Starr was among the first to start and he is still in the business There are others who have at different times had shops The present shoemakers are William Quimby Mr Fosselmann Mr Cummings Mr Colby Ludwig & Buesing and A Starr Starr is among the oldest business men of Waverly and the oldest in his business A sketch of him is subioined

A Starr one of the pioneers of Bremer county was born in Berks county Pennsylvania on the 29th day of October l8l2_ He is a son of Anthony and Christina Wortz Starr and one of the three surviving children from a family of eight He was educated in the district schools of his native State and had to travel three miles morning and evening in going to and from school In 1838 he was married to Miss Mary Smith who bore him six children two of whom are now living William L and John H. During the fall of 1855 he removed with his family to Vaverly Bremer county Iowa which at that time was a small village of twenty seven houses Mr Starr came here without money furniture or even a cup to drink coffee from but by hard work and perseverance he is to day one of Waverly's well to do business men. Mrs died in September of 1882. She was member of the ME church and had the life of a christian woman for years Mr Starr has been a life democrat and cast his first vote at re election of President Andrew Jackson. "

Pioneer Days of Bremer County, Iowa

by W.V. Lucas

Published 1918

"The first tannery in Waverly was operated by Abe Starr, father of Will and John Starr. It was located at the south end of East Water street. It was not a very large affair yet for a time the business was a paying one. The business was finally given up and the property fell into the hands of EA Woodruff who fitted it up for a residence and who with his family lived there for many years. Uncle Abe Starr was a shoemaker by trade and I believe worked with or for Charley Fosselman for a long time. He was a square man and as a citizen was always willing to do his part It has just occurred to me that he was also the father of George Parson Starr who was drowned in the old mill race that fed the flour mill. The unfortunate boy was known as Parse. For something like a year he had been engaged in the printing business in the Phoenix office and he was a bright young man. The Starrs Abe and his three sons have gone the way of all flesh. They were all good workers and straightforward people."

1850 - Age 30, Lives in Lycoming County

1850 United States Federal Census about Abraham Starrs
Name: Abraham Starrs
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1850: Franklin, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1465
Household Members:
Name Age
Abraham Starrs 30
Mary Starrs 29
George Starrs 4
Wm L Starrs 2

Above is dwelling #1444 Family #1465.
Dwelling #1443 Family #1464 is Samuel & Christina (Starr) Ritter
Dwelling # 1445 Family #1466 is Zebedee & Anna Ritter

Between 1850 & 1860, we know that the Ritters moved to Iowa.
Abraham moved there in 1855

1860 United States Federal Census about Abram Starr
Name: Abram Starr
Age in 1860: 47
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Washington, Bremer, Iowa
Gender: Male
Post Office: Waverly
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Abram Starr 47
Mary Starr 49
G P Starr 13
W L Starr 11
J H Starr 9

1870 United States Federal Census about Abraham Starr
Name: Abraham Starr
Age in 1870: 57
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Waverly Ward 4, Bremer, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Waverly
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Abraham Starr 57
Mary Starr 59
John H Starr 19

1880 - Occupation: Shoemaker
1880 United States Federal Census about Abraham Starr
Name: Abraham Starr
Age: 67
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Waverly, Bremer, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Shoe Maker
Household Members:
Name Age
Abraham Starr 67

1885 - Lives With Son William -

Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 about Abraham Starr
Name: Abraham Starr
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Census Date: 1885
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Bremer
Locality: Washington
Roll: IA1885_152
LINE: 31
Family Number: 319
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William L Starr 36
Martha A Starr 35
Ella Starr 12
George P Starr 6
Abraham Starr 73
John Starr 34
Joseph Green 25
Ida Winner 24

In 1900 Abraham lives with his son John -

Name: Abram Starr
Age: 87
Birth Date: Oct 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Waverly, Bremer, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Starr 46
Sarah J Starr 33
Gladys E Starr 6
Abram Starr 87

1903 - Death

Iowa, Cemetery Records, 1662-1999 about A Starr
Name: A Starr
Birth Date: 1813
Death Date: 6 Mar 1903
Age: 90
Burial Location: Waverly, Bremer
Cemetery: Harlington
General Burial Info: (His wife's maiden name Mary Spence); (The above grave on lot # 38
Comments: wif: Mary Spence
Source: Bremer County Burial Records Vol 1 - 4

Page Number: 451