Maj. H. G. Hazlerigg

MAJ. H. G. HAZLERIGG.

Among the prominent men of Boone County of the past, the one whose name heads this sketch stands conspicuous. For over thirty years he was at the head and front of all the advance movements of his adopted county and state. He was born in Kentucky, where he resided until near middle life and where he acquired his education and studied law. He represented his county in the legislature in his native state. In the year 1840 he came to this county where he at once "came to the front," for as early as 1845 he was elected to the state legislature, representing Boone and Hamilton counties, and again in 1846, where his talents and business qualities were readily recognized. Perhaps the best energies of his life were displayed when the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railroad was built and in operation, and, in fact, as long as he lived, from first to last, as director, stockholder, agent and president did he perform his duties to the entire satisfaction of all. The same might truthfully be said as to his relations with the Masonic order. Early in life he joined the Blue Lodge. Step by step he rose, serving in all the subordinate positions of his home lodge, from outside guard to worshipful master in the East. Not content with this, he asked for and received all the higher degrees in Masonry and served in nearly all the higher offices of the Grand Lodge of the state, not stopping until he attained the highest office – worshipful grand master of Indiana. He was associated in the banking business in Lebanon several years, serving as director and president. Mr. Hazlerigg was, up to 1856, a Whig, and afterwards acted with the Republican party. Mr. Hazlerigg lived and died on his farm adjoining Hazlerigg Station, a place named in honor of him on the railroad, six miles northwest of Lebanon. He died December 15, 1877, loved and respected by all. He was first buried on the home farm, but afterwards his remains were removed to Lebanon, where a fine monument was erected to his memory. In person he was of medium size, well made, high forehead and general good features.

Mr. Hazlerigg was first married to Margareth Stone, in the state of Kentucky. One child was born to them, Caroline M., married to Dr. Rollins. Mr. Hazlerigg was the second time married to Mary Jemison. The following are the children's names born to them: Joshua, James M., David W., Henry L., was lost on the steamer Sultana, was captain in the 40th Indiana Regiment; George W., Sarah, died at the age of twelve years; Nelly (deceased), Angie, Lidia (deceased), Albert W., Dick, died in infancy; Charles, John and Oliver were twins. Angie, who married Henry C. Macy is the only one residing in the county. Albert W. resides in Indianapolis, John resides in New York City, David W. resides in Indianapolis. Joshua was drowned in Sugar Creek, near Thorntown, in 1856. Charles resides in Nebraska.

NOTE: This name is also seen spelled "Hazelrigg" in Boone County.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp. 296-297
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007