He entered Dartmouth College with the class of 1817, but left after two years, on account of the weakness of his eyes, and taught for a time in Wheeling, West Virginia. He afterwards went to New Orleans and was there connected with the Custom House. Of his southern experiences a most interesting journal is preserved at the homestead. Returning to Hartford, he settled on the farm first owned by his grandfather, Thomas Hazen, 3rd, which has always been in the possession of his family since. In March 1832, he united with the Dothan church, and in July of the same year his wife united by letter; he was later a deacon in this church. He represented Hartford in the Legislature in 1845, 1846, and 1849, and filled other offices in the town.
a farmer in Hartford, Vt. Represented the town in the Legislature in 1845-'46-'49; was selectman five years, 1829-1833, and held, at various times, other town offices. He gave liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel, and for the cause of education; a man of literary tastes, reflective habits and energetic in action.
Children:
- infant son (1835)
- Israel Putnam Hazen (1837-1838)
a farmer in Hartford, Vt. Represented the town in the Legislature in 1845-'46-'49; was selectman five years, 1829-1833, and held, at various times, other town offices. He gave liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel, and for the cause of education; a man of literary tastes, reflective habits and energetic in action.
Children:
- infant son (1835)
- Israel Putnam Hazen (1837-1838)
He entered Dartmouth College with the class of 1817, but left after two years, on account of the weakness of his eyes, and taught for a time in Wheeling, West Virginia. He afterwards went to New Orleans and was there connected with the Custom House. Of his southern experiences a most interesting journal is preserved at the homestead. Returning to Hartford, he settled on the farm first owned by his grandfather, Thomas Hazen, 3rd, which has always been in the possession of his family since. In March 1832, he united with the Dothan church, and in July of the same year his wife united by letter; he was later a deacon in this church. He represented Hartford in the Legislature in 1845, 1846, and 1849, and filled other offices in the town.
a farmer in Hartford, Vt. Represented the town in the Legislature in 1845-'46-'49; was selectman five years, 1829-1833, and held, at various times, other town offices. He gave liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel, and for the cause of education; a man of literary tastes, reflective habits and energetic in action.
Children:
- infant son (1835)
- Israel Putnam Hazen (1837-1838)
a farmer in Hartford, Vt. Represented the town in the Legislature in 1845-'46-'49; was selectman five years, 1829-1833, and held, at various times, other town offices. He gave liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel, and for the cause of education; a man of literary tastes, reflective habits and energetic in action.
Children:
- infant son (1835)
- Israel Putnam Hazen (1837-1838)
Gravesite Details
source: History of Hartford, Vermont by William Howard Tucker (1889)
Family Members
Siblings
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
