John Henry Starin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Henry H. Hathorn |
Succeeded by | George West |
Mayor of Fultonville, New York | |
In office 1862–1863 | |
Preceded by | Joesph M. Yates |
Succeeded by | J.A.O South |
Personal details | |
Born | Sammonsville, Fulton County, New York, U.S. | August 27, 1825
Died | March 21, 1909 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 83)
Resting place | Fultonville Cemetery, Fultonville, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Thomas Sammons (grandfather) |
John Henry Starin (August 27, 1825 – March 21, 1909) was a successful entrepreneur and businessman notably in the logistics and amusement industries. In addition to serving as a U.S. representative from New York in Congress, he founded Starin's Glen Island Resort, America's first amusement park.