John H. Starin

John Henry Starin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 20th district
In office
March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881
Preceded byHenry H. Hathorn
Succeeded byGeorge West
Mayor of Fultonville, New York
In office
1862–1863
Preceded byJoesph M. Yates
Succeeded byJ.A.O South
Personal details
Born(1825-08-27)August 27, 1825
Sammonsville, Fulton County, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1909(1909-03-21) (aged 83)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeFultonville Cemetery, Fultonville, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
RelativesThomas 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.