JAMES B. HAZEN

HAZEN, CALDWELL, SEVERNS

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/6/2020 at 21:13:44

JAMES B. HAZEN was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 25th, 1827. He was the second son and third child of John Hazen and Elizabeth Caldwell, his wife. His ancestors on his mother’s side were of Irish descent, and on his father’s side they can not be traced any further back than his grandfather, who was a native of Vermont. February 28, 1852, his father died at the age of fifty-five, and in 1853, his mother died at the age of fifty-seven. In 1866, Mr. Hazen came to this county and located at his present home in Pleasant Ridge Township. His education was obtained during the winter months in the common schools of Pennsylvania; his information is such, that it fits him well for his far work in which he is engaged.

Mr. Hazen was married in 1848, October 19th to Emily Severns. They have been blessed with a family of five children, three sons and two daughters; all at present are at home. Mrs. Hazen is a native of Pennsylvania, being born in the same county and township as her husband. In 1842, Mrs. Hazen became a member of the Baptist Church, and in 1852, Mr. Hazen united; four children are also members.

Mr. Hazen is and always has been a Democrat, and has always voted the ticket of that party until the campaign of 1872; he, with a few others, viewed the contest in the distance from a neutral standpoint. He has always voted the straight ticket, unless in some minor elections of less importance, when he was personally acquainted with the ability of both candidates. He has filled several township offices. He is also a member of the Grangers Society.

When Mr. Hazen began his future, he had but little property. By economy and perseverance he has increased it, until it has finally developed into one of the best farms in Pleasant Ridge Township. He has a good home, a view of which is given in this Atlas, and lives in enjoyable circumstances.

Source:
Illustrated Historical ATLAS of Lee County, IOWA
A. T. Andreas
Chicago, ILL.
1874

Transcription by Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer