Beaumont Griffith Jarrett (18 July 1855 – 11 April 1905) was an English

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who earned three caps for the

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between 1876 and 1878. Jarrett played club football for

Cambridge University , mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. , established = , other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...

. Born in

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, London, Jarret attended

Harrow school (The Faithful Dispensation of the Gifts of God) , established = (Royal Charter) , closed = , type = Public schoolIndependent schoolBoarding school , religion = Church of E ...

and later went up to

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. He played football for his school between 1876 and 1878, becoming captain in 1877. He also played for Old Harrovians and

Grantham Town F.C. Grantham Town Football Club is a football club, based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium. History The club was established in 1874 as Grantham Football Club.

Jarrett played for the Old Harrovians in the

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semi-final and was the

Royal Engineers A.F.C. The Royal Engineers Association Football Club is an association football team representing the Corps of Royal Engineers, the 'Sappers', of the British Army and based in Chatham, Kent. In the 1870s, it was one of the strongest sides in English foo ...

-nominated umpire for the final. Jarret was ordained in 1878 and continued his career with the church.

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1855 births 1905 deaths English footballers England international footballers People educated at Harrow School Cambridge University A.F.C. players Grantham Town F.C. players Association football defenders {{England-footy-defender-1850s-stub