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George Fraser

Birth	:	13 Sep 1875 Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death	:	19 Feb 1951 Bentley, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.4627700, -114.0388600
Description	:	GEORGE FRASER FAMILY By James Fraser George Fraser apprenticed as a blacksmith in Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for 7 years before coming to Canada. He left Scotland in 1903, coming to Ontario, where he spent 6 months working with an older brother, John. He left Ontario and made his way to Revelstoke, B.C. where he worked 2 years at his trade as a blacksmith in the Big Ben Lumber Co. sawmill. At this time, George and several young men heard of opportunities around Lacombe, Alberta for homesteaders, so to Lacombe they went. Most of them homesteaded in the Benjamin and Lockhart... Read More	GEORGE FRASER FAMILY By James Fraser George Fraser apprenticed as a blacksmith in Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for 7 years before coming to Canada. He left Scotland in 1903, coming to Ontario, where he spent 6 months working with an older brother, John. He left Ontario and made his way to Revelstoke, B.C. where he worked 2 years at his trade as a blacksmith in the Big Ben Lumber Co. sawmill. At this time, George and several young men heard of opportunities around Lacombe, Alberta for homesteaders, so to Lacombe they went. Most of them homesteaded in the Benjamin and Lockhart districts and George's quarter was the S.W. 14-41-3-5. George went back to B.C. and spent another 2 years with Big Ben Lumber at Arrowhead. In 1907 he left the company and went to Calgary to meet his bride, whom he had known in Scotland. They were married in Calgary by a Presbyterian Minister at his residence on September 4, 1907. The minister's name was Rev. A. McWilliams. They then moved to their homestead via Lacombe. Lacombe was where all the supplies were obtained. Provisions, horses, wagons and everything that was needed to operate came from Lacombe. George, to get started in those pioneer days, had to make a lot of his own hand tools, but bought a forge, anvil, vise and post drill. As time went on he acquired other things that he needed to keep going. His shop was a busy place at times, especially in the spring with farmers coming in with plow shares to be sharpened, wagon wheels to be fixed and just about everything that could be done at a blacksmith shop. Many times when a farmer brought in something to be done, George would do it but send the customer out to do his field work while he was waiting. Conditions in the early days were quite rugged at first, but more and more settlers came so the neighborhood grew. George's wife, Mary, was a great helpmate with her large garden, chickens, turkeys and lots of wild fruit for preserves. She always made their own butter. All in all, they were able to make a comfortable home in the old log house and then, after about 10 years, built a new frame house. The Frasers took an active part in public life as he was secretary-treasurer for Benjamin School district for a time, then served as councillor for the M.D. of Lome #400 for a number of years. He was also active in the building of the church in the valley and also with the hall, which was the centre of all social events in the Valley. The children all went to the Calkins Valley School as this school was closerthan Benjamin. George was instrumental in getting his land transferred to Calkins Valley School District as James Fraser hauling load of frozen rabbits to Wiancko fur farm - 1936. Object Description

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George Fraser's memorial is located at: Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Red Deer Census Division, Canada.
When did George Fraser death?
George Fraser death on 19 Feb 1951 in Bentley, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.4627700
Longitude: -114.0388600

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Mary Ann Smith Fraser

(1880 - 1956)

Siblings

Children

Constance Mary Fraser Skeels

(1910 - 1969)

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