The following is a biography of Richard Tarrant, former Norwich Rotarian from A modern history of New London County, Connecticut; by Marshall, Benjamin Tinkham.
RICHARD LANE TARRANT is one of the well known business men of Norwich, Connecticut. His father, Nicholas Tarrant, like his son, a prominent realtor, was born in 1846, and died in 1910. His mother, Mary (Coyle) Tarrant, was born in 1866, and died in 1906.
Richard Lane Tarrant was born at Norwich, Connecticut, August 14, 1892. His early school days were spent in the Broadway Grammar and St. Patrick’s parochial schools of his native city. He entered the Norwich Free Academy in 1906 and was graduated with the class of 1910. Upon leaving school he went in business with his father as a realtor and insurance agent, and upon his father’s death in 1913, took over the office and has built up a large and lucrative business.
During the World War Mr. Tarrant saw service with the American army, being a cadet in the air service. He is an Independent in his political views. His fraternal connections are with the Knights of Columbus, White Cross Council, No. 13; Daniel Mullin Assembly; and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Norwich Lodge, No. 430. His clubs are the Rotary and Norwich Golf. He is a communicant of the Catholic church.
Richard Tarrant later married Madeline Brennan. The couple had two daughters, Madeleiline and Harriet.
Tarrant passed away in 1941.
