John Fraser | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1721 Scotland |
| Died | April 16, 1773 (aged 52) Bedford, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Service |  British Army
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| Rank | Chief of scouts, Adjutant of Virginia Forces, Lieutenant of British Army, Captain of guides |
| Battles / wars | French and Indian War |
John Fraser (often incorrectly spelled Frazier, 1721 – 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]
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.
- ^ Clark, Howard Glenn. "John Fraser, Western Pennsylvania Frontiersman, Parts 1 & 2" Western Pennsylvania History Magazine, Vol. 38, No 3-4, Fall-Winter 1955; pp 83-93
- ^ Clark, Howard Glenn. "John Fraser, Western Pennsylvania Frontiersman, Part 3" Western Pennsylvania History Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 1-2, Spring-Summer 1956; pp 35-43