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Benjamin Jarrett

1881 – 1944

American politician

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Lived 1881 – 1944 (aged 63). Benjamin Jarrett was an American politician and lawyer.

Benjamin Bryant Jarrett (July 18, 1881 – July 20, 1944) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Biography Benjamin Jarrett was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He worked as a telegraph operator and later as foreman in a steel mill. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1907 and commenced practice in Farrell, Pennsylvania. He was city solicitor of Farrell from 1910 to 1930. He served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Workmen's Compensation Board from 1919 to 1923. He served as chairman of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Republican committee.

Jarrett was elected as a Republican in 1937, and served until 1943, meaning he served in the Seventy-fifth, Seventy-sixth, and Seventy-seventh Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1942. He resumed the practice of law, and died, while on a visit to Zanesville, Ohio. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

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United States representative, Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
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Benjamin Bryant Jarrett

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Who was Benjamin Jarrett?

American politician (1881–1944)

When was Benjamin Jarrett born?

Benjamin Jarrett was born on 18 July 1881 in Sharon.

When did Benjamin Jarrett die?

Benjamin Jarrett died on 20 July 1944 in Zanesville.

What was Benjamin Jarrett's occupation?

Benjamin Jarrett was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Benjamin Jarrett?

Benjamin Jarrett was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Jarrett

· Wikidata: Q4888874

· DBpedia: Benjamin Jarrett

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