About Isaac Fraser
Lived 1779 – 1858 (aged 78). Isaac Fraser was a Canadian politician.
Isaac Fraser (September 19, 1779 – July 2, 1858) was a political figure in Upper Canada.
Early years He was born in Albany County, New York in 1779. He settled on a farm in Ernestown Township, served in the militia during the War of 1812 and became a colonel in the Addington Militia.
Politics He represented Lennox & Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1816 to 1820 and served as members of the Executive Council and Legislative Council of Upper Canada from 1839 to 1841. He was appointed as justice of the peace in the Midland District in 1818.
Personal
His daughter Eleanor Fraser was the mother of Aylesworth Bowen Perry, Commissioner of the Northwest Mounted Police 1900 to 1920 and Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1920 to 1923.
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Who was Isaac Fraser?
Canadian politician (1779-1858)
When was Isaac Fraser born?
Isaac Fraser was born on 19 September 1779 in Albany County.
When did Isaac Fraser die?
Isaac Fraser died on 2 July 1858 in Ernestown.
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Isaac Fraser was a politician.
What nationality was Isaac Fraser?
Isaac Fraser was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isaac Fraser. https://biography.guide/isaac-fraser/
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