EDWARD E. HAZEN

    Edward E. Hazen, a merchant and lumber dealer in Woodland, was born in Portage County, Ohio, April 14, 1843.  He is a son of William P. and Maria L. Hazen, of whom we have made mention in this work.  He received a fair English education in his youth.  In October, 1862, he married Amelia Herst, by whom he had four children, three now living, viz., Charlotte J., William P. and Edward F.  After her decease, he in married Lydia Robinson, of Marion County, by whom he has one child, Daniel E.  For many years, with his father and brother, of whom we have made mention, as partners, he transacted business.  He is at present extensively engaged in the mercantile trade, and still more extensively to the lumbering business.  He is the owner of 597 acres of land and other valuable properties.  He has been exceedingly successful in business.