Alexander Fraser (Ontario politician)
Alexander Fraser (August 24, 1824 – October 23, 1883) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871.
Alexander Fraser | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Gifford |
| Constituency | Northumberland West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1824 Inverness, Scotland |
| Died | October 23, 1883 (aged 59) Cobourg, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Mary Mead Torrance (m. 1850) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1824 and was educated at the King's College, University of Aberdeen. He was a woollen manufacturer. He was also a director of the Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Railway.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1871, HJ Morgan
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