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Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck

Birth	:	6 Dec 1846 Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1929 Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Heights Park Cemetery, Paerata, Auckland Council, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-37.1781928, 174.8938836
Description	:	(From “History of Wabash County, Indiana” pub. 1914) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "FRANK" STARBUCK. No history of Wabash County and its representative citizens would be complete were not mention made of B.F. Starbuck, affectionately known to his many friends as "Uncle Frank" Starbuck. He is a native of Indiana, having been born in Wayne County, about nine miles north of Richmond, December 6, 1846, and is a son of Andrew R. and Avis (Gardner) Starbuck, natives of North Carolina. Not long after their marriage the parents of Mr. Starbuck left their native Old North state, and drove overland in... Read More	(From “History of Wabash County, Indiana” pub. 1914) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "FRANK" STARBUCK. No history of Wabash County and its representative citizens would be complete were not mention made of B.F. Starbuck, affectionately known to his many friends as "Uncle Frank" Starbuck. He is a native of Indiana, having been born in Wayne County, about nine miles north of Richmond, December 6, 1846, and is a son of Andrew R. and Avis (Gardner) Starbuck, natives of North Carolina. Not long after their marriage the parents of Mr. Starbuck left their native Old North state, and drove overland in a wagon to Indiana, first settling in Wayne county, where they resided until 1847. In that year they again took their horses and drove through to Wabash county, settling on a farm in Waltz township, about four miles west of Somerset, which had not yet been entered from the Government, although later, when it was possible, it was secured by the father. About ten of the 160 acres had been cleared, and on this had been erected a small log cabin, which was the family home until some years later, when it was replaced by a more commodious and comfortable frame house. About the close of the Civil war Mr. Starbuck removed to Somerset in order that his children might receive better educational advantages, and during the two years that he made his home there served as assessor. He then returned to the Waltz township farm, where he and the mother continued to spend the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of eleven children, and two of their sons, James D. and Milton H., served as Union soldiers during the Civil War, as members of Company A, 89th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. The early education of B. F. Starbuck was secured in the district schools of Waltz township, this being supplemented by two terms in the village schools of Somerset. He had early learned the lessons of energy and industry, and a large part of his boyhood had been passed in assisting his father and brothers to clear the heavy timber from the home farm, to harvest the crops and to help in making the numerous improvements which were put on the land from time to time. It was but natural that he should adopt agricultural pursuits as his field of operations, and when he had completed his schooling at Somerset he returned to the home place. There he made his home until 1893, when he removed to Somerset, where he opened a hotel and restaurant, and four years later, in 1897, sold out and was appointed postmaster. He has ever been energetic, persevering and industrious, and these qualities have enabled him to triumph over all the difficulties that have been found in his path. His main business enterprise is flour and feed, and is the only one in Somerset engaged in that vocation. He also owns the building that contains the post office and the feed store. In public affairs he has been prominent. From 1885 until 1888 he served his township as trustee, and in 1897, as above stated, was appointed postmaster at Somerset by President William McKinley, assuming the office on May 10, 1897. This position he has filled to the present time, to the entire satisfaction of the people of his community. Mr. Starbuck has ever supported the republican party, and is known as one of the reliable stand-bys of this part of the county. His religious connection is with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has served as a member of the board of trustees. Mr. Starbuck was married at Somerset, Indiana, December 12, 1867, to Miss Mary Shoop. Her father passed away when she was very young. Her mother, Elizabeth Shoop, later married Ezra Hawkins, and both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Starbuck have no children.

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Where is Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck's memorial?
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck's memorial is located at: Heights Park Cemetery, Paerata, Auckland Council, New Zealand.
When did Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck death?
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck death on 24 Feb 1929 in Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Starbuck's memorial?
Latitude: -37.1781928
Longitude: 174.8938836

Family Members:

Parent

Avis Gardner Starbuck

(1809 - 1871)

Spouse

Mary Shoop Starbuck

(1846 - 1929)

Siblings

Nancy Starbuck Weesner

(1827 - 1918)

Alonzo J Starbuck

(1828 - 1861)

Elizabeth Starbuck Weesner

(1830 - 1905)

Eunice Gardner Starbuck Weesner

(1831 - 1863)

Hugh Starbuck

(1840 - 1863)

Milton H Starbuck

(1841 - 1862)

Edward Starbuck

(1844 - 1863)

Mahala Starbuck Staley

(1850 - 1946)

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Coordinate: -37.1781928, 174.8938836

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