William Paul Jarrett
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| William Paul Jarrett | |
| Territorial Delegate to U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1927 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Alexander Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | Victor Stewart Kaleoaloha Houston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1877 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Died | 1929 |
| Resting place | Diamond Head Memorial Park |
| Nationality | Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary H.K. Clark |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Sheriff |
| Profession | Police officer |
William Paul Jarrett (1877—1929) was an American legal officer and politician.
Jarrett was born August 22, 1877 and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and attended Saint Louis School. His father was William H. Jarrett and mother was Emma Stevens. He married Mary H.K. Clark.[1] He was one of the earliest leaders of the Hawaii Democratic Party. Jarrett served as deputy Sheriff of the City & County of Honolulu from 1906 to 1908, Sheriff until 1914,[2] and High Sheriff of the Territory of Hawaii from 1914 to 1922.[3]
From March 4, 1923 to March 3, 1927, Jarrett served in the United States Congress as a territorial delegate. He won elections in November 1922 and 1924. He died November 10, 1929.[4]
He was interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park. A middle school established in 1955 is named for him.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Men of Hawaii: being a biographical reference library, complete and authentic, of the men of note and substantial achievement in the Hawaiian Islands. 2. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. 1921. p. 219. http://books.google.com/books?id=4o8DAAAAYAAJ.
- ^ "The Roots of the Honolulu Police Department". official web site. Honolulu Police Department. http://www.honolulupd.org/about_HPD/history/history2.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-16.[dead link]
- ^ "Jarrett, William Paul office record". state archives digital collections. state of Hawaii. http://archives1.dags.hawaii.gov/gsdl/collect/governme/index/assoc/HASH018d/c4f0a632.dir/Jarrett,%20William%20Paul.jpg. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
- ^ William Paul Jarrett at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ^ "History". official web site. William Paul Jarrett Middle School. http://jarrett.k12.hi.us/school/history.html. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Curtis Iaukea |
Sheriff of Honolulu 1910 – 1914 |
Succeeded by Charles H. Rose |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Henry Alexander Baldwin |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Territory of Hawaii 1923 – 1927 |
Succeeded by Victor Stewart Kaleoaloha Houston |
