Seth Hanchett | |
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| Sheriff of Cook County | |
| In office 1882–1886 | |
| Preceded by | Orrin L. Mann |
| Succeeded by | Canute R. Matson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1841 Chautauqua County, New York |
| Died | January 6, 1905 (aged 63) Rockford, Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lizzie T. Atkins (m. 1867) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862, 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 9th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Seth Hanchett (March 30, 1841 – January 6, 1905) was a Republican lawman and politician in Chicago who served as the Sheriff of Cook County from 1882 to 1886.