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Hazel A. McCaskrin

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Hazel A. McCaskrin
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
1947–1949
In office
1951–1956

Hazel A. McCaskrin (January 9, 1901 – December 2, 1954) was an American politician.

Background

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Born in Tampico, Illinois, McCaskrin moved to Rock Island, Illinois and graduated from Rock Island High School. She was a Republican. McCaskrin was married to Harry M. McCaskrin, who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1921 to 1941. She also served as his secretary. McCaskrin also served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and then from 1951 until her death in 1956. She represented the 33rd district. McCaskrin was killed in an auto accident near Long Grove, Illinois on December 2, 1954. She was reelected to office at the time of her death.[1][2][3][4]

Notes

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  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1953-1954,' Biographical Sketch of Hazel A, McCaskrin, pg. 248
  2. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956,' Biographical Sketch of Hazel A. McCaskrin, pg. 266-267
  3. ^ 'Hazel McCaskrin Ill. Representative Killed in Crash,' The Dixon Evening Telegram (Illinois), December 3, 1954, pg. 13
  4. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Hazel McCaskrin
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