Birth: ca. 1833
Worked as a carpenter before the war. Enlisted in Company A of the 25th New York Cavalry on 11 Nov 1863. Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 20 Feb 1864.
Starbird is believed to be the tallest man (6'2") buried at the cemetery. His height may have been a disadvantage for him, making him an easy target for Confederate sharpshooters. According to records, he was shot through the heart and died instantly.
Birth: ca. 1833
Worked as a carpenter before the war. Enlisted in Company A of the 25th New York Cavalry on 11 Nov 1863. Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 20 Feb 1864.
Starbird is believed to be the tallest man (6'2") buried at the cemetery. His height may have been a disadvantage for him, making him an easy target for Confederate sharpshooters. According to records, he was shot through the heart and died instantly.
Family Members
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Ransom B. Starbird
1825–1862
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Horace Starbird
1826–1885
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Emeline V. Starbird Whitney
1828–1909
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George Starbird
1829–1862
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Benjamin Franklin Starbird
1833–1907
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Edwin C. Starbird
1836–1904
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John Q. Starbird
1838–1911
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John Q Starbird
1838–1911
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William P. Starbird
1840–1907
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Irvin Starbird
1842–1897
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Henry C. Starbird
1844–1862
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Caroline A "Carrie" Starbird Jones
1848–1909
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