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24-666: Born in Chester , Rockingham County, New Hampshire , he attended the common schools and Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire , and he received instruction from a private tutor. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Amsterdam, New York , in 1852. Hazelton moved to Columbus, Wisconsin , in 1860, where he served in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1861 and 1862 , and was chosen as president pro tempore in

48-522: A brick-making establishment powered by the falls. The first census, taken in 1830, reported 880 residents. The first settlement in the area was Martins Ferry near the Merrimack River and what is today's Southern New Hampshire University . The name comes from the Martin family who owned the ferry and the land around the area for decades. Today, Martin's Corner 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east bears

72-491: A household in the town was $ 68,571, and the median income for a family was $ 75,092. Males had a median income of $ 44,056 versus $ 35,382 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,842. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. Elementary and middle school students attend Chester Academy (public). High school students attend Pinkerton Academy in Derry ,

96-481: A privately operated school that contracts with the towns of Derry, Auburn , Chester, Candia, Hooksett, and Hampstead . Three New Hampshire state routes cross Chester. Hooksett, New Hampshire Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire , United States. The population was 14,871 at the 2020 census , up from 13,451 at the 2010 census. The town is located between Manchester ,

120-540: Is interred at Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of William and Mercy Jane Hazelton, he married Martha L. Squire in 1854 and they had a daughter, Anna. His brother, George Cochrane Hazelton , was also a representative from Wisconsin. His uncle (his mother's brother), Clark B. Cochrane , was a congressman from New York. Chester, New Hampshire Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire , United States. The population

144-585: The Piscataqua River (Coastal) watershed , while the western edge of town drains west toward Massabesic Lake and is in the Merrimack River watershed. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,792 people, 1,214 households, and 1,011 families residing in the town. The population density was 146.4 inhabitants per square mile (56.5/km ). There were 1,247 housing units at an average density of 48.1 per square mile (18.6/km ). The racial makeup of

168-469: The census of 2010, there were 13,451 people, 4,926 households, and 3,533 families residing in the town. The population density was 369 inhabitants per square mile (142/km ). There were 5,184 housing units at an average density of 54.9 units/km (142.4 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 1.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 2.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% some other race, and 1.5% from two or more races. 2.1% of

192-668: The county town of the county of Cheshire in England . Earl of Chester is a title held by the Prince of Wales . In 1822, a portion of Hooksett was taken from Chester. In 1845, the portion of the town known as Long Meadows was incorporated under the name of Auburn . Chester is in southeastern New Hampshire , in the western part of Rockingham County. The highest point in town is found on an unnamed hill west of Bell Hill and northwest of Harantis Lake; it has two knobs of almost equal elevation of at least 635 feet (194 m), according to

216-454: The "Chesnut Country" (so called) and stationed three men upon this tract, to hold possession until they should procure a lawful title. After considerable difficulty they obtained a grant of land, ten miles [16 km] square. Immediately the settlement was commenced by several persons from Rye and Hampton, among whom were Samuel Ingalls, Jonathan Goodhue, Jacob Sargent, Ebenezer Dearborn, Robert Smith, E. Colby and S. Robie, who contributed largely to

240-534: The census-designated place of South Hooksett . Hooksett was incorporated in 1822. First known as "Chester Woods" and "Rowe's Corner", the community was called "Hooksett" for nearly fifty years before being incorporated. The name may have come from a hook-shaped island in the Merrimack or from early fishermen, who called the area "Hookline Falls". Rocky ledges flank the Merrimack River, and there were several cross-river ferries located here, as well as lumber mills and

264-487: The estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $ 81,792, and the median income for a family was $ 96,469. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 57,228 versus $ 45,116 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 34,355. For demographic data on Hooksett village and its surroundings, see Hooksett (CDP), New Hampshire . For data on the South Hooksett CDP in the southern part of

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288-509: The most recent (2011–2012) USGS 7.5-minute topographical map. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 26.1 square miles (67.7 km ), of which 26.0 square miles (67.4 km ) are land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km ), or 0.43%, are water. The Exeter River rises in Chester. The area of Chester drained by the Exeter and its tributary Towle Brook lies within

312-667: The name. In 1794, the lottery-funded Hooksett Canal became part of the transportation facilities of the Amoskeag cotton mills in Manchester. Hooksett is situated on the Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire . Interstate 93 connects Hooksett to the White Mountains and Boston . Hooksett lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

336-444: The permanent success of the enterprise. On the 8th of May, 1722 the township which had hitherto been called Cheshire, was incorporated under its present name, and comprising an area of over 120 square miles [310 km ]." Chester once included Candia , set off in 1763. It may have been the first of the settlement grants by Massachusetts selected for expansion of growing populations in the seacoast. The name may be derived from Chester ,

360-446: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,926 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were headed by married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

384-543: The special session of 1862. He was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention and became district attorney for Columbia County, Wisconsin in 1865. He was then appointed collector of internal revenue for the second district of Wisconsin in 1866 and removed by President Johnson the same year. Elected to the House of Representatives in the Forty-second and Forty-third United States Congresses Hazelton

408-555: The state's largest city, and Concord , the state capital. A prominent landmark is Robie's Country Store , a National Historic Landmark and a frequent stop for presidential candidates during the New Hampshire primary . The central village in town, where 5,283 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Hooksett census-designated place and is located at a bridge crossing of the Merrimack River . The town also contains

432-526: The town has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.2 km ), of which 36.1 square miles (93.4 km ) are land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km ) are water, comprising 2.88% of the town. The highest point in Hooksett is Quimby Mountain, at 902 feet (275 m) above sea level , near the town's western border. On the town's eastern border, a ridge ascending towards Hall Mountain in neighboring Candia reaches 900 feet (270 m) above sea level. As of

456-541: The town was 97.97% White , 0.26% African American , 0.42% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 0.16% from other races , and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population. There were 1,214 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who

480-553: The town, see South Hooksett, New Hampshire . Five New Hampshire state routes , two Interstate Highways , and one U.S. route cross Hooksett. Hooksett is part of School Administrative Unit 15, along with the neighboring towns of Auburn and Candia . SAU-15 administers five schools, three within Hooksett: SAU-15 has no high school; students from Hooksett attend high school in neighboring school districts. As of 2014, Hooksett has contracted with Pinkerton Academy for

504-411: Was 2.59, and the average family size was 3.01. In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. For the period 2009 through 2013,

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528-408: Was 5,232 at the 2020 census , up from 4,768 at the 2010 census. It was home to the now defunct Chester College (formerly White Pines College). From Statistics and Gazetteer of New-Hampshire , 1875: "Chester is considered one of the old towns of the state. In 1719, about eighty persons, chiefly from Portsmouth and Hampton , formed an association, for the purpose of securing a tract of land in

552-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.38. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for

576-660: Was United States Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875). After he served his terms, he moved to Milwaukee and became the United States attorney for the western district of Wisconsin. He later was appointed special master in chancery in 1912 and was the United States court commissioner and commissioner for Milwaukee County for many years. Hazelton died in Milwaukee on September 29, 1920 (age 91 years, 218 days). He

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