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William Hartzell

1837 – 1903

American politician

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Lived 1837 – 1903 (aged 66). William Hartzell was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

William Hartzell (February 20, 1837 – August 14, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Hartzell was born in Canton, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Danville, Illinois, in 1840. In 1844 the Hartzells moved to Mexico, where William Hartzell remained until 1853. In 1853 Hartzell returned to the United States and moved to Randolph County, Illinois. He then went to study law at McKendree College. Hartzell graduated from McKendree in 1859. He settled in Chester, Illinois. He was admitted to the bar in 1864 and commenced practice in Chester, Illinois.

Hartzell was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1879). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1878. He resumed the practice of law in Chester. He served as judge of the third judicial circuit of Illinois 1897–1903. He died in Chester, Illinois, August 14, 1903. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery.

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McKendree University
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hartzell?

American politician (1837-1903)

When was William Hartzell born?

William Hartzell was born on 20 February 1837 in Canton.

When did William Hartzell die?

William Hartzell died on 14 August 1903 in Chester.

What was William Hartzell's occupation?

William Hartzell was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was William Hartzell?

William Hartzell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hartzell

· Wikidata: Q8010982

· DBpedia: William Hartzell

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