About Philip Fraser
Lived 1814 – 1876 (aged 62). Philip Fraser was an American lawyer, judge and politician.
Philip Fraser (January 27, 1814 – July 26, 1876) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
Education and career
Born in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Fraser was an attorney in private practice in Jacksonville, Florida, and was Mayor of Jacksonville from 1855 to 1856.
Federal judicial service
On June 14, 1862, Fraser was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida vacated by Judge McQueen McIntosh. Fraser was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 17, 1862, and received his commission the same day. Fraser served in that capacity until his death on July 26, 1876, in Montrose, Pennsylvania.
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Who was Philip Fraser?
United States federal judge (1814–1876)
When was Philip Fraser born?
Philip Fraser was born on 27 January 1814 in Montrose.
When did Philip Fraser die?
Philip Fraser died on 26 July 1876 in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania.
What was Philip Fraser's occupation?
Philip Fraser was a lawyer, judge and politician.
What nationality was Philip Fraser?
Philip Fraser was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Fraser. https://biography.guide/philip-fraser/
MLA: "Philip Fraser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-fraser/.
Chicago: "Philip Fraser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-fraser/.
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