John R. Hazel

John Raymond Hazel (December 18, 1860 – October 31, 1951) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. He is notable for administering the oath of office to President Theodore Roosevelt following the assassination and subsequent death of President William McKinley.

This article is about the American jurist and politician. For the American lawyer and real-estate developer, see Til Hazel. For the Scottish footballer, see John Hazel (footballer).
John R. Hazel
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
In office
June 5, 1900 – March 5, 1931
Appointed byWilliam McKinley
Preceded bySeat established by 31 Stat. 175
Succeeded byJohn Knight
Chair of the Erie County Republican Party
In office
1899
Preceded byHarry W. Brendel
Succeeded byJohn N. Scratcherd
Personal details
Born
John Raymond Hazel

(1860-12-18)December 18, 1860
Buffalo, New York, US
DiedOctober 31, 1951(1951-10-31) (aged 90)
Educationread law
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