About John Fraser
Lived 1849 – 1928 (aged 78). John Fraser was a Canadian politician and oil worker.
John Fraser (March 3, 1849 – February 1, 1928) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Glen Urquhart, Inverness-shire, Scotland, Fraser came to Canada in 1852. He was mayor of Petrolia, Ontario from 1885 to 1889. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Lambton East in the 1896 federal election. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1900. In 1902, he was appointed Postmaster of Petrolia.
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Who was John Fraser?
politician and MP from Canada born in 1849
When was John Fraser born?
John Fraser was born on 3 March 1849 in Inverness-shire.
When did John Fraser die?
John Fraser died on 1 February 1928.
What was John Fraser's occupation?
John Fraser was a politician and oil worker.
What nationality was John Fraser?
John Fraser was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Fraser (Ontario MP)
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