John Fraser (frontiersman)
18th century Pennsylvania fur trader, soldier and judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Fraser (often incorrectly spelled Frazier, 1721 ā 16 April 1773) was a fur trader licensed by the Province of Pennsylvania for its western frontier, an interpreter with Native Americans, a gunsmith, a guide and lieutenant in the British army, and a land speculator. He served in several British campaigns against the French and their allies in the vicinity of Fort Duquesne. Later in life he became a prominent landowner and was appointed justice of the peace, serving on the court until his death in 1773.[1][2]
John Fraser | |
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Born | 1721 Scotland |
Died | April 16, 1773(1773-04-16) (aged 52) Bedford, Pennsylvania |
Buried | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Chief of scouts, Adjutant of Virginia Forces, Lieutenant of British Army, Captain of guides |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
In 18th century documents his surname is spelled three ways: Frazer, Frazier, and Fraser. Fraser is the common Scottish spelling of the name and is used by many of John Fraser's descendants. His wife is commonly known as Jane Frazier.