Background
He was born in Forres, the son of James Fraser and Jean Rose.
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Career
He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1809 to 1827. Fraser came to Fredericton in 1784 and established himself there as a fur trader. In 1789, he purchased a waterfront property and built a wharf and a store there.
Fraser ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the assembly in 1802 before his election in 1809.
In 1808, he was named a justice of the peace. Fraser became a major in the militia in 1824.
He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1827 and subsequently retired from politics. Fraser was a sponsor for the Bank of New Brunswick in 1820 and later served as its vice-president
He also served as vice-president for the Fredericton Savings Bank.
Fraser was the first president of the Saint Andrew’s Society in Fredericton. He was also named a justice in the Inferior Court of Common Pleas. Fraser died in Fredericton at the age of 74.
His former home in Fredericton now served as a senior"s residence.
