David R. Starbuck

Deepest condolences to David's family and his larger archaeological/historical community family. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Far too young. Many fond and happy memories of David as my Masters Advisor at RPI in the Historical and Industrial Archeology Program. Enjoy the Stars David.

So sad to hear the end had come for him. He was very open discussing through email (I now live in AZ) his battle the last time we talked in June of 2020. I was a volunteer digger for about 8 years at various sites starting in 2007 at Ft. Edward. Since I lived in PA I used to stay at his farm for 2 weeks which gave us the opportunity for some meaningful discussions. There were many, many loyal diggers who worked with him for years. Some of them have sadly passed too. It should be mentioned...

I first met David in the 70's when I attended a tour of the Temple glass works and became an archeological groupie working on David's projects at Mt. Independence, Rogers island, and other sites in VT, NH and NY. ( I even bought one of his beloved Toyota MR2s). I will forever think of him every time I have a slice of blueberry pie.

Dr. Starbuck was a teacher and mentor for our son Douglas. He worked with Dr. Starbuck at Lake George Battlefield site in the summer of 2015. Doug studied anthropology at SUNY Geneseo, and has severall of Dr Starbucks books. Thank you to a great teacher. You will be missed by all in the field.

David was a good friend and an outstanding Archaeologist. He gave everything to the science. He was a mentor to so many and an idol of mine. He will be truly missed.

I have always enjoyed and profited from reading David Starbuck's studies in historical archaeology, particularly his studies of "The Great Warpath," the Hudson/Lake Champlain/Richeliu River corridor that was decisive during the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. He was an excellent scholar, and he will be greatly missed.

A Great Loss To the areas digs for the past history of our past.

David was a wonderful scholar and a very nice person. He will be missed by all his fellow historical archaeologists.

Dr. Starbuck, I am so very sorry to hear about your passing. I can't thank you enough for the wonderful knowledge I have learned from you at Plymouth State College. You will be sadly missed. May you dig safely through the heavens and stars. Thank you for so much. It has been a pleasure in knowing you.