James Harshaw Fraser
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James Harshaw Fraser (1841 – July 28, 1899) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure in Ontario. He represented London in the House of Commons of Canada from 1875 to 1878 as a Liberal-Conservative member.[1]
He was born in Westminster, Canada West,[1] the son of a Major Fraser, and was educated in London. He studied law with William Elliott, who later became a judge, and was called to the bar in 1867. Fraser married Sophia Robinson Elliott.[2] He practised law in London, Ontario.[3] He was first elected in an 1875 by-election held after John Walker was unseated.[1] Fraser died in Gravenhurst at the age of 58.[1][3]
His son William Elliot Fraser died while serving as a surgeon in the merchant navy during World War II and is buried in Northern Ireland.[4]
By-election on 18 February 1875 Walker unseated, 9 September 1874 | |||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal–Conservative | James Harshaw Fraser | 1,228 | |||
Unknown | Samuel Peters | 1,100 |
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