Hazel, John Raymond Born December 18, 1860, in Buffalo, NY Died October 13, 1951 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Nominated by William McKinley on May 18, 1900, to a new seat authorized by 31 Stat. 175. Confirmed by the Senate on June 5, 1900, and received commission on June 5, 1900. Service terminated on March 5, 1931, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1882 Professional Career: Private practice, Buffalo, New York, 1882-1894 Commissioner of corporation taxes, State of New York, 1894- Research Collections Portraits