Background
He was born at the manse of Alness in Ross-shire, where his father, the Review John Fraser (died 1711), was minister from 1696.
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James Fraser
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The father was seized with Alexander Shields in 1684, and was imprisoned in Dunottar Castle 18 May 1685. There Fraser was set at liberty. Went to New England, and preached as a licentiate at Waterbury, Connecticut.
He returned to Scotland at the Glorious Revolution, was ordained, and settled first at Glencorse (1691-1695), and later at Alness.
James Fraser, the son, was licensed by the presbytery of Chanonry 6 November 1723, and ordained 17 February 1726, becoming minister of Alness. He died 5 October 1769.
His widow, Jean Macleod, died 13 March 1778.
