Imperial County CA Archives Biographies.....Starner, Richard C. 1876 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

RICHARD C. STARNER, one of the representative ranchers of Imperial County is in
every respect a self-made man. He has achieved success in life as a result of
his own efforts and has been earnest and upright, and has gained the esteem of
all who know him. Mr. Starner was born in Carroll County, Maryland, June 22,
1876, a son of Calvin and Annie Starner. His parents were both natives of
Maryland. Farming was his father's vocation and his life was spent in hard,
faithful labor. He was one of the substantial citizens of his locality. Richard
C. acquired his education in the public schools, after which he assisted on the
home place for one year. He then worked out until he reached the age of
twenty-five, when he went to Colorado and remained one year, and then spent a
year in Portland, Oregon, where he worked in the freight house for twelve
months. Previous to coming to California he had managed to save $250. He heard
of the great possibilities of the Imperial Valley and in 1904 cast his lot with
the pioneers in this locality. He took up his present place of 240 acres of
land, and the re-survey in 1906 took off twenty-five and a fraction acres. Mr.
Starner now owns 225 1/2 acres, which is considered one of the best appointed
ranches in Imperial County. It is devoted exclusively to grain, and Mr. Starner
has made a phenomenal success of the chicken business. He has 600 brown leghorns
and ships large quantities outside of the Valley as well as supplying the local
market. He set out all of the trees and beautiful shrubbery around his house,
which is a modern, well-built bungalow, and has every convenience that can be
found in the cities. He erected a 3000-gallon water tank, which gives him ample
water for domestic purposes. Mr. Starner's mother is deceased and his father
resides in Maryland, half a mile from the old homestead. He resided on his
original farm for forty years. Mr. Starner was united in marriage with Miss Mary
Ida Williams, a native of Maryland, October 22, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Starner are
active workers in the Methodist church of Holtville. Two brothers of Mr. Starner
reside in the Valley. William C. Starner, his nephew, came to the county in
December, 1908, and also pioneered with Mr. Starner, helping to level the entire
ranch of Mr. Starner. He came here at the age of 17 years and is now a ranch
owner of Imperial County. Edward O., another brother, came to the Valley in
September, 1917, and Harry K. located in the Valley in October, 1912. Mr. and
Mrs. Starner have a host of friends and acquaintances in Holtville and vicinity.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918

Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco

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