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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 |
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. |
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Jarrett was elected as a Republican to the [[75th United States Congress|Seventy-fifth]], [[76th United States Congress|Seventy-sixth]], and [[77th United States Congress|Seventy-seventh]] Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination in [[United States House election, 1942|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. |
Jarrett was elected as a Republican to the [[75th United States Congress|Seventy-fifth]], [[76th United States Congress|Seventy-sixth]], and [[77th United States Congress|Seventy-seventh]] Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination in [[United States House election, 1942|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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Revision as of 10:26, 21 June 2019
Benjamin Jarrett | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th district | |
| In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Denis J. Driscoll |
| Succeeded by | Leon H. Gavin |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1881 Sharon, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 20, 1944 (aged 63) Zanesville, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
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 to 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.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Benjamin Jarrett (id: J000060)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
