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Family of Samuel Patterson STARRETT and Jane Lydia JORDAN
Samuel Patterson STARRETT b. 1835 Sep 271006 at Caledonia, New Brunswick, Canada1006. d. 1913 Jan 22~1007 at Anoka, MN1007. bd. Forest Hill Cem, Anoka, MN840.
Jane Lydia JORDAN b. 1836 Jul 16722 at Lincoln, ME722. d. 1923 Dec 4757 at Anoka Co., MN757. bd. Forest Hill Cem, Anoka, MN840.
Married998 1866~998 at prob Minnesota998.
Samuel Patterson Starrett emigrated to this country from New Brunswick, Canada, in 1853 and settled in Monticello, Minnesota in 1858, living with his parents, Harvey and Margaret Starrett.
In July, 1861, he inlisted as a corporal with in Marquette County, Michigan, with the First Infantry Regiment of Michigan, Company I. While in battle, he was shot and blinded. He was taken prisoner and was detained at Libby Prison in Virginia. He was exchanged, and, on 14 Aug, 1862, after just 1 year and 17 days of service, at David's Island in New York Harbor, was given a disability discharge. The Special Schedule for Surviving Soldiers, Sailors and Marines states Samuel was "wounded in the face causing loss of both eyes."
He returned to Minnesota and married Jane Lydia Jordan, descendant of Rev Robert Jordan, an early settler of New Hampshire, and Reverend Samuel Veazie, infamous minister of Duxbury and Hull, Massachusetts.
Samuel and Jane had three daughters, who resided with them for most of their lives. Though blind, he served as Postmaster in Anoka for some five years. He and Jane remained in Anoka until their deaths.
Jordan722 has name "Lydia J Jordan." Most other references have Jane L or Jane Lydia.
Child 1. Frances (Fanny)Frances, listed variously as Fannie or Fanny, lived with her parents from the time of her birth until their deaths. In 1930, she is living with Carrie Piper, her (divorced) sister and head of household. Fannie was a music teacher from before 1895 to some time before 1910, when she is listed as housekeeper, perhaps for her aging parents.
Fanny got a little press coverage - the St Paul Globe [p 21], Dec 16, 1900, reports that "Miss Frances Starrett, of Anoka, was in the city Saturday."
Child 3. Alice
Alice lived with her family from her birth to (at least) 1930. Following her father's death, she is living (1920) with her mother and sisters. In 1930, she is still living with her sisters, Carrie now the head of household. She was a teacher in the public schools from (at least) 1895 to 1930.
Alice was active as a teacher and member of the Teacher's Club in Minneapolis. The Minneaplis Journal (Minneapolis, MN) mentions her several times in that regard. Mar 2, 1901 [ibid. p5]: an officer or member at a Teachers' Club reception held at the Minneapolis Commerical Club. On Sep 2, 1905, that publication lists her as one of the "ladies who will teach in the Minneapolis public schools." Nov 12, 1904 [ibid p 5]: reception given for members of the Teachers' Club. July 8, 1902 [ibid p 6]: assignments for hostesses at the Teachers' Clubrooms at East High School, Wednesday, Alice Starrett in charge.
Sep 8, 1904 [ibid p 5]: among the "girls" from Anoka who have left to teach school, Alice to Minneapolis. Oct 26, 1901 [ibid p 5]: hostess at a Teachers' Club reception. Jul 11, 1902 [ibid p 5]: hostess at a reception at the University, attended by thousands. Sep 5, 1906 [ibid p 2]: among those who "returned to Minneapolis to resume teaching."
May 7, 1904 [ibid p 3]: Alice M Starrett, teacher on staff at Madison School. Jun12, 1903 [ibid p 15]: same. Apr 13, 1906 [ibid p 25]: among teachers taking their vacation in Anoka. May 1, 1906 [ibid p 4] Alice M Starrett, B Fifth Grade teacher and a list of her students at Madison School. Dec 4, 1903 [ibid p 8]: among teachers visiting their parents in Anoka. Jun 14, 1893, St Paul Daily Globe [p 2]: teacher of (appearently all of) intermediate grades at Murray School.
St Paul Globe, Aug 19, 1900 [p 6]: Anoka. Miss Alice Starrett entertained about twenty of her friends last Tuesday evening. The first of the evening was spent on the lawn before refreshments were served.
May 16, 1896, St Paul Globe [p 2]: resignation received May 15 from Miss Alice Starrett, Hendicks school. Jun 7, 1901 MJ p 8: Alice teacher at Madison school.
May 26, 1895 SPG p 3: teach at Longfellow school.
Children of Samuel Patterson STARRETT and Jane Lydia JORDAN:
| 1. | Frances (Fanny) A STARRETT728 b. 1867 May1000 at MN728. | ||||
| 2. | Carrie L STARRETT728, 0 b. 1871 Mar1000 at MN728. d. 1958840. bd. Starrett Monument Plot, Forest Hill Cem, Anoka, MN840. | ||||
| md. Frederic A PIPER | |||||
| 3. | Alice M STARRETT728 b. 1872 Sep1000 at MN728. d. 1970840. bd. Forest Hill Cem, Anoka, MN840. |