John A. Hazelwood

John Adam Hazelwood (October 28, 1867 – January 8, 1923) was an American lawyer and politician. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate.

John A. Hazelwood
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate
In office
1908–1912
ConstituencyDistrict 23
Personal details
Born
John Adam Hazelwood

(1867-10-28)October 28, 1867
Concord, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 8, 1923(1923-01-08) (aged 55)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Education
OccupationLawyer, politician

Early life

John A. Hazelwood was born in 1867 on a farm near the town of Concord, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Hazelwood went to the public schools.[1] Hazel also went to St. John's Military Academy, Valparaiso University, and Indiana University Maurer School of Law.[1][2] He studied law and engineering courses at Valparaiso University.[2]

Career

Hazelwood taught school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and was elected as the school superintendent for Jefferson County in 1898 and re-elected three times.[1] Hazelwood practiced law in Hartford, Wisconsin, Jefferson, Wisconsin, and was the Jefferson city attorney.[2] From 1907 to 1911, Hazelwood served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Democrat.[3] He later moved to Madison, Wisconsin, and was appointed as the secretary and chief examiner of the Wisconsin Civil Service Commission in 1913. Then, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and continued to practice law.[1] Hazelwood served as the chairman of the Wisconsin Highway Commission from its establishment in 1911 to 1922.[1][2]

Death

Hazelwood died at his home on January 8, 1923, in Milwaukee after a six-week illness[4] and was buried in Oconomowoc.[2][5]

References
  1. "Who's Who in the Wisconsin Capitol". Wisconsin State Journal. August 1, 1918. p. 2. Retrieved June 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "John A. Hazelwood Dies at Madison". Leader-Telegram. Eau Claire, WI. January 10, 1923. p. 10. Retrieved June 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1909, Biographical Sketch of Hazelwood, p. 1102.
  4. Head Of State Highway Board Passes Away, Manitowoc Herald News, January 9, 1923, p. 9.
  5. "John A. Hazelwood". The Capital Times. January 11, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved May 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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