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Civil War Veteran Gone
Levi Starbuck of Locust St. Dies on Friday Evening

Levi Starbuck, an old time resident of Santa Cruz, and a veteran of the civil war, died at this residence 48 Locust St. in this city on Friday evening. Mr. Starbuck had a severe attack of the grip lately and this, complicated with heart trouble was the cause of this death. He ate a hearty supper on Thursday night and was feeling much better and his death was entirely unexpected.

Mr. Starbuck formerly lived in East Santa Cruz where he is well known. He was a member of Wallace Reynolds, G.A.R. having been a volunteer in Company D, First Rhode Island infantry. He was a grandson of Capt.. Starbuck of Nantucket, RI who was a famous ship owner and sea captain before the Civil War. Mr. Starbuck's age was 77. He leaves a widow and one daughter, who live in this city.

The funeral will be held , as will be seen in another column on Sunday afternoon and will be private with the exception of the old soldiers who will conduct the service. Rev. C.O. Tillotson will deliver the funeral oration.

Died

Starbuck in Santa Cruz April 29, Levi Starbuck, a native of Nantucket Mass. aged 76 days place from his late residence, 48 locust street at 2:30 P.M. Sunday. Interment private.

G.A.R. Funeral Notice

Officers and members of Wallace-Reynolds Post No. 32 G.A.R are requested to meet at their Post room this Sunday afternoon at three o'clock sharp, to attend the funeral of our late comrade Levi Starbuck by order of Geo. W. Wells, Commander

Santa Cruz Sentinel (May 2, 1905)

Funeral of Levi Starbuck

The funeral of the late Levi Starbuck was held in the Odd Fellows cemetery on Sunday by the Grand Army Post of which he was a member. Rev. C.O. Tillotson conducted the services.

Santa Cruz Sentinel (September 6, 1905)

To Whom It May Concern

I hereby certify that my husband, the late Levi Starbuck was not a member of the G.A.R. during his life nor in death. I take this opportunity of thanking the few members of that society who kindly assisted at his sad last rites.
Mary Starbuck.

Date of Birth: 1829-01-24

Date of Death: 1905-28-04

County: Santa Cruz

Cemetery/City of Burial: Santa Cruz Memorial Park

Plot: K27

Mortuary: W&S

Cause of Death: Hrt/Related

Spouse: (Starbuck)_ Mary

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Ep

Height: 5'7

Complexion: Dk

Eye Color: Gr

Hair Color: Gr

Local Address: Locust St 48

Last City: Santa Cruz

Native of: MA

Enlisted: 1861/04/17

Discharged: 1861/08/02

Military Unit: RI_ 1 Inf_ Co D

Rank: Pvt

Military Notes: E_M/O Prvdnce

GAR#: N/GAR

Available records used to obtain information:
Cemetery records
Santa Cruz County death records
Military records
Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
Voter Records

CW Reference: SEN 1905/04/29