Biography of Frederic Tarrant of Catlin, Illinois

 

Frederic Tarrant

H. W. Beckwith, History of Vermilion County (Chicago: H. H. Hill, 1879)

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Frederic Tarrant, Catlin, groceries and provisions, was born in Berkshire, England, on the 15th of May, 1824. He came to Catlin, Vermilion county, Illinois, in 1853, and here has made his home ever since.

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He was united in marriage to Mrs. Eliza Brown, formerly Miss Jones. By this union they have had nine children, six of whom are living: Sarah L., now Mrs. C. P. Williams; Miriam W., Arthur H., Jessie B., Thomas A., Alice B. The names of the deceased are Frederic R., Helen E. and Elsie K. Mrs. Tarrant has one child by her former husband: Emily E., now Mrs. James E. White. Mr. T. is a member of the A.F. & A.M., of Catlin, No. 285, and he and his wife are members of the M. E. church. Came to Catlin as one of the first settlers.