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Clyde Jarrett

July 14, 1885 — April 6, 1954

Clyde Jarrett was one of twins born to a farmer and his Cherokee Indian wife in Tipton County, Indiana. Throughout his life, he worked jobs in carpentry and as a night watchman to make ends meet and provide for his family. His daughter, Elnora recalled during the depression he was able to barter his skills in exchange for food supplies and they never did without. Clyde led a very hard life, enduring the loss of his first daughter, Margaret May to pneumonia at 7 months of age. His second daughter, Fanny Louise died of complications from a ruptured appendix during the depression. His youngest daughter fought and eventually recovered from polio therapy. Clyde used his carpentry skills to build a tub for polio therapy designed by a doctor. His youngest son, John spent 26 months in a German POW Camp during WW2. His oldest son, William along with Elnora, John and LaVerne admired his strength through his life of struggles.

Family Tree:
Spouse: Margaret Julia Hasselberg Jarrett
Children: William Wallace Jarrett Margaret May Jarrett John Henry Jarrett Fanny Louise Jarrett Elnora Jarrett LaVerne Jarrett Emrick
Grandchildren: Robert Charles Byrd Margaret Louise Jarrett Wallace William Jarrett Roy Jarrett Clyde Jarrett Joseph Jarrett Kelly Jarrett Bill Roy Jarrett David Michael Jarrett Barbara Sue Jarrett Parker Gail Elaine Emrick Rebbennack. David Emrick Jr. June Marie Emrick Julie Ann Emrick Moehring
Parents: John Jarrett Mother's name not remembered.
Siblings: Claude Jarrett (twin brother) William Jarrett Jack Jarrett Ella Jarrett Dorothy Jarrett
Grandparents: None listed

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