Lucian D. Starke

Lucien Douglas Starke (February 9, 1826 – February 21, 1902) was an American politician, lawyer, and newspaper editor and publisher. He served two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Starke was the president of Landmark Publishing Company which published the Norfolk Landmark newspaper.

Early life Lucien Douglas Starke was born at Pleasant Level near Cold Harbor, Virginia, on February 9, 1826. His parents were Eliza Gregorty (nểe New) and Colonel Bowling Starke. His maternal grandfather was Anthony New, a United States Congressman and a colonel in the American Revolution. In 1841, he apprenticed with the Richmond Enquirer newspaper for five years. He was also president of the Norfolk Board of Health.

Starke died from pneumonia on February 21, 1902, at his home in Norfolk at the age of 76 years. His funeral was at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk.