http://books.google.com/books?id=bZl4AAAAMAAJ&q=baidland#v=snippet&q=mcgrew&f=false pg. 281 Hon. T. R. Hazzard Died on Monday morn, Sep. 3, 1877, at his late residence in Monongahela City, PA, Hon. T. R. Hazzard. He was taken ill while at church Sabbath eve. He d. of disease of the hear. The deceased was b. on Oct. 25, 1814, at Oxford, in Shenango Co., NY. He emigrated from Jamestown, NY to Williamsport, now Monongahela City, PA, in the year 1836. After teaching a classical academy for a time he returned to Allegheny College at Meadville, PA and completed his collegiate course. Among his classmates were ex-Governor Reuben E. Fenton, of NY. He studied law with Judge Marvin, and on his return to Washington Co., PA, was admitted to the Washington bar at Nov., 1840. At the time of his death he was the oldest member of the Washington bar, excepting A. W. Acheson. He was m. by Rev. Dr. Ralston to Miss Harriet Hamilton, daughter of the late Joseph Hamilton. His wife and 4 sons survived him, but his wife passed away Mar. 10, 1887, at 64. His little Willie, Nettie and Martha had preceded them to the spirit land. He lived, with the exception of a few years, all the time in this city since his first arrival in Monongahela City, where he was the first academic teacher, and to him his adopted city owes the largest measure of that educational spirit which is so characteristic of its citizens. He was especially versed in polit and classical literature, and as a teacher he had few superiors. To him are are indbted for their taste for learning many who are now active and prominent participants in the great field of literature and science. He was a finished musical scholar, and was for many years a leading musician in the Presbyterian church of Monongahela City. He was principal of the Bellevernon academy from 1842-1845. Dr. J. S. Van Voorhis, of Bellevernon, PA, in his centennial address in 1876, said: "This academy was started in the spring of 1842. T. R. Hazzard, Esq., an experienced teacher formerly of NY state, was the principal. The institution closed in 1845. At the institution, among Hazzard's students, were Chief Justice G. W. McElvain, of OH; Hon. D.M. Letterman, of PA; Dr. J. H. Storer, of WV; Dr. J. C. Cooper, of Philadelphia; James L. Finley, of Westmoreland Co.; Neal G. Blaine, brother of the distinguished prime minister of Maine; William Fuller, of Fayette Co., and now a distinguished business man of Philadelphia; Dr. Robert Niccolls, of Bloomington, IL; William G. Johnson, of Pittsburgh; Maj. R. C. Walker, of Helena, MT, and others whose names we cannot recall. Hon. T. R. Hazzard long resided in Monongahela City, where, as counsellor and citizen, he enjoyed the confidence of his fellowmen." T. R. Hazzard, Esq., was for many years editor and proprietor of the Republican. In it he always fearlessly defended and advocated the right. He was a chaste, intelligent and forcible writer, expressing his ideas in short but well finished sentences. He was a great friend of literary institutions, and was always in the front when the good of literature was in question. He was devotely wedded to his adopted city - ever ready to aid whatever might redound to its progress. He was a democrat when he came to Washington Co., but in the hard cider and log cabin campaing of 1840, he was converted to the doctrines of the great whig party at a mass meeting at Wall's, near the old William Penn school, in Elizabeth (now Forward) township, at which meeting W. W. Irwin - Pony Irwin, and Frances C. Flannegan were the principal speakers. He held on to this faith until the dissolution of the party in 1852, when he became thoroughly engulfed in the unparalelled flood of knownothingism which swept all old political organizations out of existence. After that party had worked out its mission, he became identified in 1856 with the Republican party and adhere to it to the day of his death. His son, Chill W., is the accomplished editor of the Monongahela Republican, and as an editor he holds position in the highest rank. For over 30 years that paper has been under his management, and to its influence Monongahela City owes its greatest measure of progress. He passed through the late war with a conduct that not only elicited the commendation of his superior officers, but of the government, as shown in his being Breveted Major for meritorious service. He served as postmaster for 12 years in his native town, and retired from the position without a blemish on his integrity as a man or ability as an officer. His name has often been mentioned in connection with high civil office, but he has never been a candidate otherwise than in the Grand Army of the Republic, where he has held the highest position. Joseph DeVernon, another son of T. R. Hazzard, passed through the late war with the loss of an arm. He is now an orange grower in FL. Thomas L., the youngest son, is a prominent physician in Allegheny City, and a member of the Medical Faculty in the W. Penn Medical College, located in Pittsburgh. John J., the remaining son, was connected with the banking business for many years in Pittsburgh, but where he is now engaged in business we are unable to state. T. R. Hazzard, Esq., was long a member of the Presbyterian Church, and cherished its precious doctrines as an epitome of that Holy Bible, of which he was a devoted student. He always took an active part in the prayer meetings and Sabbath school, of which he was many years Superintendent. On the last Sabbath of his life he attended church in the morn, sat at the communion table at noon, attended his Bible class in the afternoon, went to church in the evening, was taken ill while there; when the morn came he was in Heaven. The smile that graced his countenance at death tells the story "that he heard the music within," and as he passed from earth, heard the voice of the Savior saying, "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you." He was buried in the beautiful cemetery overlooking his adopted city. The deceased was often called to stations of honor and trust by his fellow citizens, who never regretted their choice, for when his work was done, he surrendered these trusts and received the plaudit "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Our friend has gone to the grave with true nobility stamped on his brow. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1873-4, in the proceedings of which he took an active and prominent part. His speeches, delivered in his usual calm and dignified manner, grace many pages of its Journal, and to his learning and sound judgment we are indebted for many of the valuable ideas incorporated in the new Constitution. His domestic virtues cannot be more beautifully portrayed than by quoting his own words as uttered by himself on the occasion of the death of his colleague, Col. Wm. Hopkins, a member of the same convention: "He (Col. Hopkins) was an affectionate and true husband, a kind parent, a considerate neighbor, a faithful friend, a sound and wise counsellor, and an exemplary christian gentleman. He was charitable to the poor, and foremost in all benevolent and christian enterprises. By his death his immediate neighborhood will lose the inspiration of his public spirit, his interesting, highly respectable and intellectual family his kind words of wisdom and advice, and the rich gifts of his social nature." J.S.V. Socrates d. like a hero, but friend Hazzard like a Christian. In the full consciousness of his condition, with his characteristic coolness, he declared "This is the end", and passed away, "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams."