John W. Hazelton

John Wright Hazelton (December 10, 1814 – December 20, 1878), was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the United States House of Representatives for four years. He represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district for four years, from 1871 to 1875.

Early life and education
Hazelton was born in Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey, on December 10, 1814. He attended the common schools and was a farmer.

Political career
He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1856 and 1868.

Hazelton was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. During his second term, he was elected by a majority of over six thousand; at the time, it was the largest majority ever achieved in the district.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress.

Later career and death
After leaving Congress, he returned to agriculture.

He died near Mullica Hill on December 20, 1878, and was interred in Friends Cemetery in Mullica Hill.