John R. Hazel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York | |
| In office June 5, 1900 – March 5, 1931 | |
| Appointed by | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 31 Stat. 175 |
| Succeeded by | John Knight |
| Chair of the Erie County Republican Party | |
| In office 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Harry W. Brendel |
| Succeeded by | John N. Scratcherd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Raymond Hazel December 18, 1860 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | October 31, 1951 (aged 90) |
| Education | read law |
John Raymond Hazel (December 18, 1860 – October 31, 1951) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. He is notable for administering the oath of office to President Theodore Roosevelt following the assassination and subsequent death of President William McKinley.