| 词条 | George Tarrant Sr. |
| 释义 |
George Tarrant, Sr. (February 11, 1838 – July 29, 1905) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Woolhampton, Berkshire, England, Tarrant emigrated with his parents to the United States, in 1850, and settled in Janesville, Wisconsin. In 1863, Tarrant moved to Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, and was in the jewelry business. Tarrant served as president of the Pepin County Agricultural Society. He served on the Pepin County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. He also served as the town treasurer. In 1881, Tarrant served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Tarrant served as the first mayor of Durand. Tarrant died from a heart ailment at his home in Durand, Wisconsin.[1][2] Notes1. ^'Wisconsin Blue Book 1881,' Biographical Sketch of George Tarrant, pg. 520 2. ^'Passing Of A Pioneer,' George Tarrant-obituary, Eau Claire Leader, July 30, 1904, pg. 3 External links
11 : 1838 births|1904 deaths|English emigrants to the United States|People from Berkshire (before 1974)|Politicians from Janesville, Wisconsin|People from Durand, Wisconsin|Businesspeople from Wisconsin|American jewellers|Wisconsin Republicans|County supervisors in Wisconsin|Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。