Robert Starr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Starr, was born in Mayville, Wisconsin, June 4, 1864. He grew to manhood in that state and came to North Dakota, in 1881. He homesteaded one mile north of the present site of Sutton.
In 1887 he married Miss Cressie Sperger of Mayville, Wisconsin. Four children were born to this union, Frank, Albert, Ella and Clarence.
In May of 1900 his wife passed away. In 1901 he married Mrs. Pauline Scott of Cooperstown, who had a daughter, Hazel, two years old.
A daughter, Doris, was born to this couple. She married Joe Pennell in 1930. She passed away in 1932 leaving a baby daughter. This girl, Dona Larson, now lives in Gresham, Oregon.
Frank married Miss Marie Bergman. Their two daughters, Beatrice Bailey and Florence Talle, as well as his wife live in the Sutton community. He passed away in 1920.
Albert married Miss Ida Jackson. They are now residents of Cooperstown. One of their daughters, Dorothy Wagoner, lives in the Sutton vicinity. The other daughter, Delores Carpenter, lives in Hunter, North Dakota
Clarence married Miss Bessie Fallen. They have both passed away. Their daughter, Betty, lives in Wisconsin.
Ella married Emil Ringlee. She lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Their adopted daughter, Joyce, lives in Chicago.
Hazel married Kenneth Fitch. They have both passed away. Their daughter, Joan, lives in Hawaii.
Robert Starr passed away April 9, 1944. His wife, Pauline, died 5 years later.
There are 8 grandchildren and 29 great - grandchildren.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 333