John W. Hazelton

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(December 10, 1814 — December 20, 1878) Hazelton was a businessman and politician. John Wright Hazelton was born in Gloucester County, New Jersey. After completing his education, he worked in agriculture. Hazelton was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1856 and 1868. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000420]

Member of New Jersey Delegation—The Civil Rights Act of 1875.

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