George Tarrant, Sr. (February 11, 1838 – July 29, 1905) was an American businessman and politician. Born in

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, Tarrant emigrated with his parents to the

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, in 1850, and settled in

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. In 1863, Tarrant moved to Durand,

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, 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

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and was a Republican. Tarrant served as the first mayor of Durand. Tarrant died from a heart ailment at his home in Durand, Wisconsin.'Passing Of A Pioneer,' George Tarrant-obituary, Eau Claire Leader, July 30, 1904, pg. 3

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* 1838 births 1904 deaths English emigrants to the United States People from West Berkshire District Politicians from Janesville, Wisconsin People from Durand, Wisconsin Businesspeople from Wisconsin 19th-century American jewellers County supervisors in Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 19th-century American businesspeople 19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1830s-stub