Hazel A. McCaskrin explained

Hazel A. McCaskrin
State House:	Illinois
District:	33rd
Term Start:	1947
Term End:	1949
Term Start2:	1951
Term End2:	1956

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

Background

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 and References

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. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=153263 Our Campaigns.com.-Hazel McCaskrin