Starry, S. E.

STARRY, MCSHANE

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 7/29/2013 at 16:26:30

S. E. STARRY, farmer, Hale Twp., Sec. 28; P.O. Clarence; born in Jones Co. in 1851; in 1853, went to Linn; remained there until 1874, and returned to Jones Co. and bought 100 acres and made all the improvements himself. Has been Town Clerk, Road Supervisor and President of the School Board. In politics, Republican; in religion, Wesleyan Methodist. At the present time, he is lecturing and working the Degrees of Masonry through the United States. His wife, Alice McShane, was born in Linn Co. in 1853; married July 3, 1873, and have one child—Inez.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 642.