Legislator Details

Image of Chester Hazard
Image Description:
Portrait of Chester Hazard scanned from Rep.Dist. 6 page following p.36.

Chester Hazard
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/23/1796
City: Arlington, VT
County: Bennington County, VT
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
First wife married on August 31, 1817 died March 6, 1858 leaving 6 children. Married Julia A. Buck on September 8, 1863.

Number of Children: 6

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Occupation: famer, tanner, Justice of the Peace
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Education:
Common school.

Biographical Sketch:
The oldest of 9 children of Evans and Abigail (Hawley) Hazard, Chester Hazard moved in with an Uncle in 1806 and stayed until he was 17. He partnered in a tanning and shoe-making business, which ended when his partner stole everything. He farmed with his father and grandfather (2 and 5 years respectively) he saved $500 and started farming and tanning businesses in Wheeler, Steuben County, NY. 10 years later he purchased 320 acres of unbroken land in Fenoa, Livingston County, MI. He held several positions in local and state government. He was a Democrat.

Notable Facts:
Rep.Dist. 6 puts his birth in 1876 but then lists several dates of importance previous to this year. It is believe to be a misprint. His mother belonged to one of the old Puritan families of Connecticut.

Sessions Served:

Thirteenth Legislature, 1848
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges
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City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: Livingston County

Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Rep.Dist. 6:36, portrait facing p.36;
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