Background
Jarvis, Charles H. was born on December 20, 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Jarvis.
Jarvis, Charles H. was born on December 20, 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Jarvis.
Studied piano under his father and Leopold Meignen.
Gave his 1st concert at Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, 1844. Began teaching music, 1854. Played often with Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Society, Theodore Thomas Orchestra.
Gave series of chamber music and history piano recitals (latter with Doctor Hugh A. Clarke), 1862-1892.
His musical library presented to Drexel Institute.
Married Lucretia Hall, July 17, 1861. Married second, Josephine East. Roeblirig, 1879.