H.S. Street, Mayor of Sterling, was born in Hinsdale, MA Jan. 29, 1836, third in order of birth in a family of five; parents of Massachusetts nativity. His father, Horace Street, was a farmer, moved to Orleans Co. NY in 1837 and resided there until his death in June 1875. His mother, whose maiden name was Althea Stowell died in the same county, Jan. 1844.
He remained at his parental home until 1860, attending the Albion Academy and receiving a practical education. From 1853 to 1860 he taught school, and then he came to Sterling and engaged in selling farm machinery for 18 years, then selling out. in 1883 he purchased the coal yard of Taylor Williams of which he is now the proprietor. He is a successful, honorable business man, and a prominent citizen. His residence is ont he corner of Fifth and Locust Streets.
In 1865 he was elected Alderman and held that office for two years; was deputy collector for Internal Revenue from 1870 - 1873. In 1881 he was elected Mayor and re-elected in 1884 and again in 1885. At present he is a member of the Board of Education of the Wallace School. He is a Republican and attends the Methodist Episcopal Churcy. He is a member of the I.O.O.f. and A.F. & A.M.
Dec. 12, 1861 he married Julia A. Smith a native of NY and they have three children, Emily J., Walter S., and Albert L.
Portraits & Biographical Whiteside County 1885 Pg 342
