John W. Hazelton
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| John Wright Hazelton | |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | William Moore |
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| Succeeded by | Clement Hall Sinnickson |
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| Born | December 10, 1814 Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
| Died | December 20, 1878 Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
John Wright Hazelton (December 10, 1814, Mullica Hill, New Jersey - December 20, 1878, Mullica Hill), was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the United States House of Representatives, where he represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district from 1871-1875.
Hazelton was born in Mullica Hill, New Jersey (within Harrison Township) on December 10, 1814. He attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1856 and 1868.
Hazelton was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1871-March 3, 1875, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress.
After leaving Congress, he resumed agricultural pursuits. He died near Mullica Hill on December 20, 1878 and was interred in Friends Cemetery in Mullica Hill.
[edit] External links
- John W. Hazelton at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Biography for John Wright Hazelton from The Political Graveyard
- John Wright Hazelton at Find A Grave
| Preceded by William Moore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st congressional district March 4, 1871–March 3, 1875 |
Succeeded by Clement Hall Sinnickson |
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| NAME | Hazelton, John Wright |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | New Jersey politician, United States Representative |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1814 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 20, 1878 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
