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Daniel Starr

Christena Mitchell

Daniel Starr was born May 15, 1815 in Pennsylvania , and died January 29, 1891 in Venango County , Pennsylvania .  He married Christena (Tena) Mitchell, daughter of Tobias Mitchell and Nancy Cotterman.  She was born December 1825 in Pennsylvania , and died 1917 in Venango County , Pennsylvania .

Daniel Starr is listed in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census as Daniel "Star".  In the 1880 census, he is listed as "Daniel Starr".  His daughter Elizabeth's death certificate records him as Daniel "Starr".  His son is recorded in the 1880 census as Michael "Starr".  Michael's obituary and tombstone read "Starr". 

In the 1860 census, Daniel is residing in Ashland Township , p. 16, occupation "Farmer", Real Estate Valued at $1500 and Personal Property at $300.

In the 1880 census, Daniel is residing in Ashland Township , occupation "Farmer", parents' birthplaces as Pennsylvania and he and Christena cannot read and write.  Joseph Mitchell, Christena's nephew, is living with them.

Burial: 1891, Valley Cemetery , Richland Township , Venango County

In 1900, Christena is found residing in Ashland Township , Clarion County , Pennsylvania (Sheet 4).  It states she has given birth to 16 (6?) children, 3 of whom are still living. 

In 1910, Christena is found residing in Clarion County (ED 1, Visit 67) with son Michael.

Burial: 1917, Valley Cemetery , Richland Township , Venango County

    

Tombstone of Daniel Starr, Valley Cemetery
Tombstone of Tena Mitchell Baum, Valley Cemetery