Jas. Harvey Hazlett (b. 1837)

HAZLETT, FORBES

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/6/2005 at 11:33:47

Hazlett, Jas. Harvey, farmer, Section 33; PO Elgin; born in Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, March 19, 1837; came with his parents to Pleasant Valley in 1854; he has lived in this township ever since; owns 40 acres of land. Has been School Director, Road Supervisor, etc. He married Elizabeth Forbes Nov. 10, 1857; she was born in Greene Co., Wisconsin, Aug. 18, 1837; they have had seven children and lost two sons --- Lester M., born July 11, 1862 and died Dec. 12, 1862; one died in infancy; the living are Emmet E., born Jan. 29, 1860; Louisa I., born Aug. 30, 1864; Samuel K., born Dec. 23, 1867; Catharine E., born March 10, 1870, and Orpha, born Dec. 8, 1872. Mr. And Mrs. Hazlett are members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Page 725, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley township