Samuel Henry Starr (July 31, 1810 – November 23, 1891) was a career United States Army officer, regimental commander and prisoner of war. A collection of his letters provide a rare view of military life, the War with Mexico, Indian conflicts, the Civil War, his fall from grace, recovery and post Civil War service. Despite his rough demeanor he was a religious man and reflective of the times he served.
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31 July 1810 Leyden, New York
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Died |
23 November 1891 (aged 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Zodiac | Leo |
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