Fraser, James
(24 Dec. 1861-18 June 1935), lawyer. Born at Williamstown, GC. His early education was at Williamstown. He studied law at Barrie, Ont., and was a lawyer at Tottenham, Ont., for the 47 years preceding his death. He was a partner there in several law firms being senior partner in Fraser & Rose at the time of his death. He was married early in his Barrie years to Janet Lamond of Toronto. He was reeve of Tottenham village and served on the County Council. In his Tottenham Sentinel obituary, he was described as “one of the leading Conservatives of this riding.” When he had opportunity to become county crown attorney he chose to continue his law practice instead. Presbyterian. Mason and past master of Tottenham Lodge. He was survived by his wife and four daughters.
Toronto Globe & Standard Freeholder both 19 June 1935, SFH 17 July 1935 (obituary from Tottenham Sentinel) * Cornwall Standard 19 Aug. 1915, with family is visiting his “old home in Glengarry”
