[Hazel, John R.]

     Hazel, John R., Buffalo, was born in that city, December 18, 1860. After completing his elementary education at the public schools, he determined to study law and entered the office of John C. Fullerton, where he remained until he was admitted to the bar in April, 1882. He was then admitted into the firm of Fullerton, Becker & Hazel, which copartnership lasted for eight years, when he retired to join Frank A. Abbott, under the firm name of Hazel & Abbott, which copartnership still continues. Mr. Hazel has been for the past five years Republican State committeeman. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention of 1896, and is now one of the receivers of the Bank of Commerce, having been appointed by the Supreme Court.