Researching Chester Hazen
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4 people with the Hazen surname? In that year Hazen was ranked number 3575 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Chester means "From the fortified camp" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Chester Hazen on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Chester Hazen and the Hazen Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Hazen surname in the USA? Hazen is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Chester Hazen
Chester Hazen
Chester Hazen (January 31, 1824 – April 24, 1900) was an American Republican farmer, businessman, and politician.
Born in Denmark, New York, Hazen moved to Wisconsin Territory in 1844. He eventually settled on a farm in Ladoga, Wisconsin, where he started the first cheese factory in Wisconsin. Hazen also helped found the Fond du Lac Dairyman Association and the Wisconsin Dairyman Association. Hazen served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1885 to 1886. In 1895, he moved to Ripon, Wisconsin, where he served as mayor. He died in Ripon.
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