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John Raymond Hazel

John Raymond Hazel

New York Western District Court

Born 1860 in Buffalo, NY

Died 1951

FJC ID: 1011

John Raymond Hazel (December 18, 1860 – October 31, 1951) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. He is notable for administering the oath of office to President Theodore Roosevelt following the assassination and subsequent death of President William McKinley.

Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. State of New York
    Commissioner of corporation taxes · 1894–present
  2. Private practice, Buffalo, New York
    1882–1894

Appointments

  1. New York Western District Court
    1900–1931 · Appointed by William McKinley (Republican)
    Term ended: Retirement

Education

  1. Read law
    1882