Alexander Starne
Alexander Starne | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office 1863–1865 | |
| Governor | Richard Yates |
| Preceded by | William Butler |
| Succeeded by | James H. Beveridge |
| 12th Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office 1853–1857 | |
| Governor | Joel Aldrich Matteson |
| Preceded by | David L. Gregg |
| Succeeded by | Ozias M. Hatch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1813 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 31, 1886 (aged 73) Springfield, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elvira S. Swetland |
| Profession | Merchant |
Alexander Starne (November 21, 1813 – March 31, 1886) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He moved to Illinois as a young man and rose to become both 12nd Secretary of State of Illinois and 12nd Treasurer of State of Illinois.