James H. Jarrett

James Henry Jarrett (February 24, 1832 – February 12, 1922) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1856.

For the British colonial administrator, see James Henry Jarrett.
James H. Jarrett
Caricature of Jarrett in 1916 publication
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1856–1856
Personal details
Born
James Henry Jarrett

(1832-02-24)February 24, 1832
Taylor, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1922(1922-02-12) (aged 89)
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeProspect Hill Cemetery
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig/Know Nothing (1855–1859)
Republican (1860 and after)
Spouse
Julia Ann Horner Spotswood
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(m. 1852)​
Children3
Parent
RelativesMartin L. Jarrett (brother)
EducationDickinson College
Alma materUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
Occupation
  • Politician
  • physician

Early life

James Henry Jarrett was born on February 24, 1832, near Taylor, Harford County, Maryland, to Julia Ann (née Scarff) and Luther M. Jarrett. His father laid out the town Jarrettsville in Harford County in 1837.[1][2][3] His brother was Martin L. Jarrett.[2][4] In 1848, Jarrett attended Dickinson College. After two years at Dickinson, Jarrett switched to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1852. His thesis was about pneumonia.[3][5]

Career

Jarrett moved back home on April 29, 1852, and started a medical practice in Jarrettsville for nine years.[3][6]

Jarrett served in the Union Army. He enlisted in the Purnell Legion as an assistant surgeon. After a year, Jarrett was promoted to surgeon of the 7th Maryland Infantry Regiment. He later resigned his commission.[1][3][7]

Jarrett was a Whig[1][3] and Know Nothing.[8] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1856.[9] Jarrett was a member of the 1858 Maryland convention that appointed governor Thomas Holliday Hicks.[3][7] In 1860 and after, he would support the Republican Party.[1][3]

In 1859, Jarrett ran for Harford County sheriff, but lost.[10] Jarrett served as a member of U.S. president Chester Arthur's Pension Examining Board. He was appointed by governor Lloyd Lowndes Jr. to the commission that compiled and published Union soldiers from Maryland.[1]

Jarrett started a medical practice in Towson, Maryland, in the 1860s.[11] Jarrett would start a partnership with his son J. H. S. Jarrett in 1885.[12] Jarrett was a member of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland and served as president of the Baltimore County Medical Association.[3]

Personal life

Jarrett married Julia Ann Horner Spotswood (or Spottswood) of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on November 16, 1852.[3][13][14] Jarrett had one son and two daughters, Harry S., Julia H. and Mrs. William A. Lee.[1][12][15]

Jarrett was present at the Baltimore riot of 1861.[3] Jarrett moved to Towson in 1865.[3]

Jarrett died on February 12, 1922, at his home in Towson. He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson.[1][14]

References
  1. "Dr. J. H. Jarrett Dead At His Home In Towson". The Baltimore Sun. p. 14. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Obituary". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 20, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. Todd, William J. (1912). "Biographical Sketch of Dr. James Henry Jarrett". Maryland Medical Journal: 265–270. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  4. "A Remarkable Pig". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 6, 1886. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Dickinson College Alumni". The Baltimore Sun. February 18, 1898. p. 7. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. The Hospital Bulletin. Hospital Bulletin Company of the University of Maryland. 1912. pp. 57–58. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  7. "A Memorable Convention". The Baltimore Sun. April 3, 1899. p. 7. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Maryland Election Returns". The Baltimore Sun. November 19, 1855. p. 1. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  10. "Harford County Election Returns". The Southern Aegis. November 5, 1859. p. 2. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  11. "Dr. James H. Jarrett..." The Union. August 20, 1887. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  12. "Dr. James H. Jarrett". The Union. January 10, 1885. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  13. "Mr. and Mrs. William Spotswood..." The Baltimore Sun. September 5, 1898. p. 7. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  14. "Jarrett". The Baltimore Sun. February 13, 1922. p. 9. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  15. "Dr. Harry S. Jarrett Dead". The Aegis. July 4, 1919. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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