George Cochrane Hazelton
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For his son, the actor and playwright, see George Cochrane Hazelton (actor).
George Cochrane Hazelton (January 3, 1832 – September 4, 1922) was an American attorney and politician. He represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives for the 45th, 46th, and 47th U.S. congresses, and was the first appointed attorney general of the District of Columbia.
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George Cochrane Hazelton | |
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1st Attorney General of the District of Columbia | |
In office 1889–1893 | |
Appointed by | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Sidney J. Thomas |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Henry S. Magoon |
Succeeded by | Burr W. Jones |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district | |
In office January 6, 1868 – January 1, 1872 | |
Preceded by | John H. Rountree |
Succeeded by | John Chandler Holloway |
Personal details | |
Born | January 3, 1832 Chester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | September 4, 1922(1922-09-04) (aged 90) Chester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Resting place | Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Ellen Van Antwerp (died 1884) |
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Alma mater | Union College |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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