George Hazlett, one of the early
settlers of Clayton County, was born in Ireland, Dec. 5,
1824. In 1849 he left his native country and emigrated to
the United States. In 1850 took a trip across the plains
to California, where he spent two years in the mines,
then returned to Clayton County, where he purchased 200
acres of land. In 1853 he married Jane Whitaker, a native
of Ireland. By this union there are seven children, viz.:
Margie, Richard, William, Susan, Jane, Cora and George.
Mr. Hazlett came to this county a poor man, but by
industry and economy has accumulated a fine property and
home. In politics he is a Republican, and is always found
at his post. Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett are members of the
Presbyterian church. source: History of Clayton
County, Iowa, 1882, p. 820 |