About Porter Hazelton
Lived 1812 – 1870 (aged 57). Porter Hazelton was an American politician.
Porter Hazelton (November 15, 1812 – August 15, 1870) was a Michigan politician.
Early life With his two brothers, George and Edgar, and Ezekial Ewing constructed a bridge across the Flint River for the State of Michigan. With no money to pay them, they received most of the now Hazelton Township in Shiwassee County to the partners which they proceeded to sell to settlers and the Township and an unincorporated village was named after them.
Political life Hazelton served as Flint Township, Michigan Supervisor in 1852 to 1854. while two other shows William M. Fenton serving another term.
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Who was Porter Hazelton?
American politician in Michigan (1812-1870)
When was Porter Hazelton born?
Porter Hazelton was born on 15 November 1812 in New York.
When did Porter Hazelton die?
Porter Hazelton died on 15 August 1870 in Flint.
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Porter Hazelton was a politician.
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Porter Hazelton was American.
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