Background
Jarrett was born August 22, 1877 and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and attended Saint Louis School.
Jarrett was born August 22, 1877 and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and attended Saint Louis School.
He was one of the earliest leaders of the Hawaii Democratic Party. Jarrett served as deputy Sheriff of the City & County of Honolulu from 1906 to 1908, Sheriff until 1914, and High Sheriff of the Territory of Hawaii from 1914 to 1922. From March 4, 1923 to March 3, 1927, Jarrett served in the United States Congress as a territorial delegate.
He died November 10, 1929.
He was interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park. William P. Jarrett middle school was named after this congressional delegate established in 1955.