Tilman Jarrett's biography, Constantina, St Joesph County, Michigan

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TILMAN JARRETT
Was born in Pennsylvania March 8, 1848, and was a son of Daniel and
Betsey (Hase) Jarrett, no longer living.  He was married first, in
1876, to Lydia Peters, who was born in New York state Feb. 23, 1840,
and passed to her reward March 4, 1889.  She was a daughter of Peter
and Martha (Berich) Peters, deceased.  One child was born to them, Eva
M.  He was married again Nov. 16, 1896, to Rosa Ross, who was born
Oct. 6, 1865, in Germany. Comrade Jarrett fought and suffered the
hardships of army life as a soldier during the late war.  He had been
employed as a harness maker when he enlisted Oct. 25, 1863, as a
private in Co. H, 148th Pa. V.I., 4th Brig., 1st Div., 2d A.C.  May
10, 1864, he was wounded slightly in back of head at Po River; he was
also struck in foot by piece of shell. He had previously been confined
in Regtl. hospital at Culpeper C.H. three months, suffering with
chronic diarrhea and piles. He took part in the battles of Mine Run,
Po River, Spottsylvania, Wilderness, North Anna River, Cold Harbor,
Siege of Petersburg, Reams Station, Malery Hill, Ft. Hell, Ft.
Steedman, Southside R.R., Five Forks, Sailors Creek, Louis C.H. and
Appomattox C.H. He was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va., June
30, 1865.  His brother John belonged to 7th Pa. Cav.  Previous to this
our subject also served in 1st Pa. State Militia and fought at
Gettysburg battle.  Comrade Jarrett is a member of John Joss Post, No.
124; he is a harness maker and his address is Constantine, Mich.



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