Hazen Stuart Pingree (August 30, 1840 – June 18, 1901) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd mayor of Detroit from 1889 to 1897 and the 24th governor of Michigan from 1897 to 1901. A successful Republican businessman turned politician, he gained widespread popularity by advocating for rate reductions in public utilities and promoting municipal ownership and regulation of utilities and street railways. Pingree's "Potato Patch Plan" during the severe depression of the Panic of 1893 further endeared him to the public.Born in Denmark, Maine, Pingree had a diverse background, working in a cotton factory and serving in the Union Army during the Civil War before moving to Detroit and establishing a successful shoe manufacturing company. In 1889, he was elected as mayor of Detroit, where he focused on exposing and ending corruption in city contracts and challenging privately owned utility monopolies.Pingree's legacy is marked by his progressive policies and efforts to combat corruption and monopolies, making him a prominent figure in American history. His achievements and contributions have led scholars to rank him as the third-best mayor in all of American history.

Hazen Robert Argue (January 6, 1921 – October 2, 1991) was a Canadian politician who had a significant impact on the country's political landscape. He began his political career as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) Member of Parliament (MP) in 1945 and eventually became the last leader of the party from 1960 to 1961. Argue later joined the Liberal Party, serving as a Member of Parliament and then as a Senator. His involvement in the federal cabinet in 1980, advocating for the Canadian Wheat Board, showcased his dedication to public service. Notably, he was known for his strong support for the proposed Canadian annexation of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Despite facing legal challenges, including being the first senator ever charged with fraud in 1989, the charges were ultimately dropped. His political journey was marked by a series of transitions and controversies, leaving a lasting imprint on Canadian politics. Hazen Argue passed away in 1991, leaving behind a complex and impactful legacy.

Hazen Aldrich (January 10, 1797 – 1873) was a prominent figure in the early days of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and became involved in the movement after being introduced to it by missionaries Orson Pratt and Lyman E. Johnson. Aldrich was baptized in 1832 and subsequently ordained to various priesthood offices by Joseph Smith. He participated in the Zion's Camp expedition to Missouri and was initially chosen as the presiding president of the First Quorum of Seventy before being asked to join the quorum of high priests.After a series of events, including apostatizing from the church, Aldrich eventually became a member of the Church of Christ (Brewsterite) and later served as its president. He played a role in leading a group of followers to the southwestern United States but ultimately resigned from his position as church president and moved to California, where he passed away in 1873.Aldrich's life and contributions are documented in various historical sources, shedding light on his journey within the Latter Day Saint movement and beyond.References:- D. Michael Quinn (1994). Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power (Salt Lake City: Signature Books).- Brian McGinty (2005). The Oatman Massacre: A Tale of Desert Captivity and Survival (Norman OK: University of Oklahoma Press)External links:- Grampa Bill's G.A. Pages: Haz