John A. Hazelwood
John Adam Hazelwood (October 28, 1867 – January 8, 1923) was an American lawyer and politician.
John A. Hazelwood | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1908–1912 | |
| Constituency | District 23 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Adam Hazelwood October 28, 1867 Concord, Wisconsin |
| Died | January 8, 1923 (aged 55) Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
Born 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 Northwestern Military Academy, Valparaiso University,[1] and Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He taught school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and served as the school superintendent for Jefferson County.[1] Hazelwood practiced law in Hartford, Wisconsin, Jefferson, Wisconsin and was the Jefferson city attorney. From 1907 to 1911, Hazelwood served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Democrat.[2] He later moved to Madison, Wisconsin and was the secretary of the Wisconsin Civil Service Commission. Then, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and continued to practice law.[1] At the time of his death, Hazelwood was serving as chairman of the Wisconsin Highway Commission.[1] He died at his home in Milwaukee after a six-week illness[3] and was buried in Oconomowoc.[4]
References
- "John A Hazelwood Dies at Madison". The Eau Claire Leader. January 10, 1923. p. 10. Retrieved May 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wisconsin Blue Book, 1909, Biographical Sketch of Hazelwood, p. 1102.
- Head Of State Highway Board Passes Away, Manitowoc Herald News, January 9, 1923, p. 9.
- "John A. Hazelwood". The Capital Times. January 11, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved May 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.