John W. Hazelton
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 to 1875.
John Wright Hazelton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | William Moore |
| Succeeded by | Clement Hall Sinnickson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1814 Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
| Died | December 20, 1878 (aged 64) Mullica Hill, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life and education
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.
Political career
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.
Later career and death
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.
External links
- United States Congress. "John W. Hazelton (id: H000420)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Biography for John Wright Hazelton from The Political Graveyard
- John W. Hazelton at Find a Grave