James M. Hazlett

James Miller Hazlett (October 14, 1864 – November 8, 1941) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district from March 4, 1927 until his resignation on October 20, 1927 prior to Congress convening. He was a member of the Philadelphia Republican political machine led by William Scott Vare and his brothers. He served in several local Philadelphia government roles including on the Philadelphia City Council and as Recorder of Deeds.

Early life James Hazlett was born October 14, 1864, in Derry, Ireland. In 1912, he was nominated to the Board of Views, which fixed properties taken by eminent domain. He became president of the Board of Views and served until 1917. He was elected as Recorder of Deeds in 1914. on November 8, 1941, at his home in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia,