Notes:

In 1935 Nellie Frasier, daughter of Edward Frasier (and grand-niece of Joseph Fraser who had lived in Scotland his entire life) would request any further information on their Fraser ancestors. Joseph was half-brother to Andrew Fraser who had immigrated from Scotland to the United States in the 1850s and was uncle of Nellie's father Edward. His will in 1900 had left bequests to each of Andrew's children. A copy of his will can be seen on Joseph's page in this family tree.

North of Scotland Bank Limited, Insch, 4th February, 1935
Telephone, Insch 28
Miss Nellie I. Frasier, Box 496, Glendale, California
USA

Dear Miss Frasier, I am favoured with your letter of 4th ultimo with reference to the late Mr. Joseph Frasier and his antecedents.

I have been making enquiries of some of the older residenters of the district but the only information that I can get is that Joseph Fraser's father was John Fraser who was a farm labourer at The Law, Kennethmont, his Mother was Margaret Beattie and her Mother was Betty McIntyre, both being natives of the same district.

All the persons you mention in your letter are dead with the exception of Mr. W. A. McDonald, Solicitor, but he does not know anything about the late Joseph's Fraser's relatives.

We still have a fund here in Insch which is now down to about four pounds left by Mr. Joseph Fraser for the relief of poor people. I cannot meantime lay my hands on any book about the Fraser clan, but should I be able to trace one I shall send it on to you.

With kind regards,
Yours faithfully,
R. D. Donald, Agent



from Donna Fraser dfgenealogy@gmail.com

Ha ha! I see you've been down the same paths as I have trying to connect the dots. Even with Dr. Malcolm Fraser and yes, I bought the book too! Oh, and I think you took Chris Paton's course -- me too. He has stayed here with us at our home in British Columbia!! How come it has taken us so long to find each other??? I think you've even been in contact with Dr. Bruce Cockburn re the DNA study. He, too, has been to our home. To help Bruce with his study Ed upgraded his DNA to 111 and we even paid for some extra tests.

Looking at the Y-DNA test at 67 markers, Ed is a genetic distance of 3 to all three: Bruce Fraiser, Dr. Malcolm Fraser and Mr. Dennis Keith Frazier. Family Tree DNA tells us that A 63/67 or 64/67 match between two men who share the same surname (or a variant) means that they are likely to share a common ancestor within the genealogical time frame. The common ancestor is probably not extremely recent but is likely within the range of most well-established surname lineages in Western Europe. It is most likely that they matched 24/25, 36/37, or 37/37 on previous Y-DNA tests, and mismatches are within DYS458, DYS459, DYS449, DYS464, DYS576, DYS570, and CDY.

That sounds promising but upping the ante to 111 markers it becomes a bit more definitive and disheartening at the same time.

At 111 markers, Dr. M. is a genetic distance of 8 to my husband, Ed Fraser. On the FTDNA website in the 'learn more' section there is a question, "If two men share a surname, how should the genetic distance at 111 Y-chromosome STR markers be interpreted? The answer: only possibly related. A 103/111 match indicates a distant cousinship with only a chance of a genealogical relationship. Over half of matches at this level are related as 12th cousins or more recently. Most matches at thhis level are related as 18th cousins or more recently. The connections here can be highly informative for relationships with historic groups and events. If there is a tradition of a recent genealogical relationship, the best way to confirm it is to test additional family lines. By testing additional family lines, you can find the person in between who is a closer match to each of the others tested. This ‘in betweener’ is essential for you to find as their match proves the connection between the more distant matches.

I noticed that Bruce Fraiser has also taken the FTDNA Family Finder test. So has my husband, Ed Fraser. I couldn't find that they match anywhere that autosomal DNA could pick it up so not back to about the 4th great grandparents which is as far back as I can go with confidence with records for this family.

I have no doubt that there is a relationship because your family and ours lived very close to each other. I can trace my husband's Fraser family line back to the wee parish of Glass [Haugh of Glass on maps] on the border of Aberdeenshie and Banffshire (which is within 15 miles by road of where your family lived). My husbands 4th great grandfather, Peter Fraser and Janet Kelman farmed Greystonefolds there and are in church and land records from 1779.

We even have an Alexander Fraser that at first I thought might fit with Dr. M. Our Alexander Fraser's baptism was recorded as:
Febr. 7th 1790 Peter Fraser in Greystonefolds with his wife Janet Kelman had a son baptized called Alexr. before these witnesses, Alexr. Smith in Aswanly and Alexr. Kelman in Oldnaboil (sic).

That Alexander Fraser born 1790 either left Scotland or died prior to 1841 as he is not on the 1841, 1851 or 1861 census of Scotland; his death is not recorded in Scotland after 1855 and he did not leave a will in Scotland.

Peter Fraser and Janet Kelman had 13 children that I've found:
John 1777-1857
Margaret 1779-1858
Peter 1781-1866
Jean 1784-?
William 1785-1862
Isobel 1787-1867
Alexander 1790-?
George 1792-1868
Katharine 1794-?
Helen 1796-?
James 1796-1875
Lewis 1798-1869
Hugh 1800-?

Not an Andrew anywhere in my extensive Fraser family tree.

BUT, we even have a James Fraser marrying a Catherine Fraser Mennie 2 Dec 1898 at Kennethmont! The bride and groom's parents were cousins and trace themselves back to "our" Frasers in the parish of Glass. Small world, isn't it!

The church records are spotty in the 1700s and I've pretty well resigned myself that we won't get back any farther. Others have grabbed the only Fraser with the correct first name anywhere in the north east of Scotland and linked themselves tto that family. Unfortunately they are more than likely grabbing someone from one of the few parishes where records have survived but not necessarily "their" Peter Fraser. Using the naming pattern our Peter Fraser's father would be John Fraser. There are a few to choose from. Janet's father was also a John which adds to the puzzle and makes one wonder, did they name their first son after the maternal grandfather. We will never know.

So, like you, I hoped DNA would solve the puzzle. Not yet!

John married Henriet Reid on 15 Sep 1822 in Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Henriet was born in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Beattie on 9 Jul 1827 in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of Joseph Beattie and Margaret Tough) was born on 11 Nov 1793 in Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 15 Sep 1879 in Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may have died as a child

Birth:
Leslie

March 2, 1821



John Fraser had his illegitimate child by Henriet Reid in New Leslie, baptized, named Donald, in presence of Adam innes and William Herigery, both residing in New Leslie.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 1851 Scotland Census for Margaret Fraser family
• Immigration: 1855, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA; Arrival
• Land: 1 Sep 1857, Portage, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1860, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA
• 1860 Federal Census: 13 Jun 1860, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• Occupation: 13 Jun 1860, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA; Farmer
• 1870 Federal Census: 1 Jul 1870, Kingston, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• Occupation: 1 Jul 1870, Kingston, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA; Farmer
• Residence: 1873, Emerson, Mills, Iowa, USA
• 1880 Federal Census: 7 Jun 1880, Walnut, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA; Andrew Frashur household

Notes:

Christened:
Dec. 20th, 1822. John Fraser in Old Leslie and Henreit Reid his wife had their son Andrew baptized in presence of George Mackie in Old Leslie and William Herigory in New Leslie.

Birth:
GRid=55277096

Birth date listed on tombstone

Census:
Andrew Fraser, age 15 (ages are rounded to nearest 5 year increment), ag labor at Millfield

Census:
Living at Law were
- Margaret Fraser, Head, age 57: pauper. Born at Leslie.
- Andrew, Stepson, age 28: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Alexander, Stepson, age 26: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Mary, daughter, age 22: dressmaker. Born at Kinnethmont.

Note that a Beattie family is living next door.

Immigration:
Andrew not found in 1855 Wisconsin census. He probably arrived shortly after that.

Land:
Purchased 44 acres. The Land Office in this region was located in Steven's Point.

Residence:
Has $500 in real estate value, $190 in personal property value.

1860 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 38, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 30, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 2, )
Frazier, Margaret (F, age 10 mos., )
MILLER, John (M, age 11, )

1870 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 46, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 41, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 12, )
Frazier, Maggie E. (F, age 10, )
Frazier, Ella S. (F, age 8, )

1880 Federal Census:
Frashur, Andrew male age 57, farmer
Ann, wife age 51, housekeeping
Edward, son age 22, wokring on farm
Campbell, Elizabeth; mother-in-law age 88, at home
Nella, daughter, age 18, at home.

Andrew, Ann and Elizabeth all born in Scotland. Kids born in Wisconsin.

Died:
GRid=55277096

Andrew married Ann Campbell in Mar 1857 in Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA. Ann (daughter of Duncan Campbell and Elizabeth Tainsh) was born on 18 Sep 1828 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 29 Apr 1902 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 1851 Scotland Census for Margaret Fraser family
• Residence: 23 Feb 1862, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Present at sister's death
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 1871 Scotland Census for Alexander Fraser/
• Residence: 1885, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Alexander Fraser tenant

Notes:

CH2/1057/3 Records of Kennethmont Kirk Session, 1792-1871

p. 170 1843 May 14
Compeared also Alexander Fraser and Helen Mackie who admitted they had been guilty also of the sin of uncleanliness owing to the youth of the parties and other circumstances the session considered it for … to allow all .. under church cr.. for some time.


Birth:
Dec 8th 1824



John Fraser and Henrite Reid in Old Leslie had their son Alexander ['John' is crossed out] baptised in presence of Charles Milne and William Marr both in Duncanston.

Census:
Living at Law were
- Margaret Fraser, Head, age 57: pauper. Born at Leslie.
- Andrew, Stepson, age 28: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Alexander, Stepson, age 26: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Mary, daughter, age 22: dressmaker. Born at Kinnethmont.

Note that a Beattie family is living next door.

Residence:
Alexander was the informant on his sister's death record, assume he was living nearby

Census:
Dogle
Alexander Fraser, servant, unmarried
Age 45, farm servant
Born Leslie, Aberdeenshire

Residence:
Alexander Fraser is listed as a labourer on "House and yard" within the Estate of Wardhouse. Can't be certain that this is "our" Alexander.

Family/Spouse: Helen Mackie. Helen was born in 1814 in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died in Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Census entry for Margaret Beattie and Mary Fraser
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Census Entry for Mary Fraser
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 1851 Scotland Census for Margaret Fraser family
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Notes:

Birth:
Kennethmont

June 28th 1828



John Fraser in Law had Twins born by his wife Margaret Beattie called Mary and Margaret.

Census:
This appears to be a second census entry for Mary - perhaps she lives in Kennethmont with her mother but works as a servant for the Morrison family in Leslie.

Census:
At Law:
Marg. Beattie, female age 45, Fish Monger, Scotland-born
Mary, female age 12, Scotland-born

Census:
Mary Fraser age 12 at Duncanston with other servants; her actual occupation is crossed out

Census:
Living at Law were
- Margaret Fraser, Head, age 57: pauper. Born at Leslie.
- Andrew, Stepson, age 28: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Alexander, Stepson, age 26: ag labor. Born at Leslie.
- Mary, daughter, age 22: dressmaker. Born at Kinnethmont.

Note that a Beattie family is living next door.

Census:
Living at Cot Town Law:
Margaret Beattie, Head, Widow, female, age 66, house holder, born at Leslie
Mary Fraisor, Daughter, Unmarried, female, age 32, Dress maker, born at Kennethmont
Joseph Fraisor, Son, Unmarried, male, age 30, Flesher, Born at Kennethmont

Died:

Parish of Kinnethmont, 1862

Mary Fraser, domestic servant (single)

Died 23 Feb 1862 11:50 pm at Law, Kinnethmont
Female, age 33

Father John Fraser, ag labourer (deceased)
Mother Margaret Fraser (Beattie)

Cause of death: phthisis (tuberculosis)

Informant: Alexander Fraser, brother
Death took place at Mains of Tonley, Parish of Insch

Notes:

Birth:
Kennethmont

June 28th 1828



John Fraser in Law had Twins born by his wife Margaret Beattie called Mary and Margaret.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Premnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1875, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 3 Apr 1881, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Residence: 1885, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Residence: 1895, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Will: 1900

Notes:

Birth:
May 26, 1830



Frazer. John Frazer in law had a a lawful child by his wife Margaret Beattie baptized called Joseph

Census:
Joseph is working as Ag Labourer (although blacked out?) for the John Davidson family in Premnay. Premnay is a parish that borders on Leslie.

Census:
Joseph Fraser is a "farm servant" working on behalf of Robert Mackie.

Unmarried male, age 20, born at Kennethmont

Census:
Living at Cot Town Law:
Margaret Beattie, Head, Widow, female, age 66, house holder, born at Leslie
Mary Fraisor, Daughter, Unmarried, female, age 32, Dress maker, born at Kennethmont
Joseph Fraisor, Son, Unmarried, male, age 30, Flesher, Born at Kennethmont

Census:
Joseph Fraser, Patient, Unmarried, male age 41, Cattle dealer, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Lunatic

Occupation:
Joseph Fraser, butcher, is listed as proprietor of Clifton House in Insch; George Gordon was occupier. Feu-duties paid to Col A.S. Hay

Census:
Clifton House has several family groupings: The Grants, the Cruickshanks and various others.



Joseph Fraser, Head, Unmarried, male age 50, butcher, born at Kennethmont

Isabella McMaster, w. (widow?), female age 43, domestic servant, born at Oyne

George Davidson, servant, mals age 12, ag labourer, born at Insch

Residence:
Joseph Fraser is associated with several properties in the Insch vicinity on the 1885 valuation rolls.



He is listed as (1) a tenant of the farm and house at Burnside on the Leith-hall estate; (2) proprietor of Clifton House in Insch; and (3) a tenant on other farm land near Insch.



At Clifton House, Joseph Fraser of Burnside (Kennethmont) is listed as the proprietor of a house with several tenants. Tenants are John Morrison (servant), Joseph Robb (butcher), Alexander Reid (retired farmer), Mrs. Mackie, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Jessiman, and Mrs. Urquhart.



Near Insch, Joseph Fraser is listed as a tenant farmer on "Land, Village Lands" within the Estates of Insch and Nether Boddam.









Census:
Burnside

Joseph Fraser, Head, unmarried, male age 60, farmer, born Kennethmont
Isabella Reid, servant, unmarried, female age 55, domestic servant, born Oyne
Peter Mennie, servant, unmarried, male age 16, farm servant, born Kennethmont

Residence:
Joseph is listed as the tenant/occupier at Burnside Farm, but still retians ownership status for Clifton House in Insch. He is also a tenant on the Insch/Nether Boddam property.

The Burnside Farm is part of the Leith hall estate.

Will:
Joseph Fraser 1830 to 1900

Bequests

50 lbs. to Housekeeper Isabella Reid

30 lbs. to Helen Beattie (cousin)

25 lbs. to two daughters of James Beattie

25 lbs. to Annie Fraser, daughter of Alexander

[Alexander was Joseph's half-brother. By 1900, Annie had immigrated to America and married William McHugh of Green County, Iowa]

25 lbs. to daughters, Ebba and Margarette, and son Edward of Andrew

25 lbs. to Ministers of the Parish, Free and Congregational Churches in the Village of Insch

10 lbs. to Society in Aberdeen for saving life at sea (apparatus for saving life at sea his invention)

10 lbs. to Trustees of Rodger Fund in Insch to be used as they think proper. Trustees to deposit in North of Scotland Bank, Insch, the price of one hundred bolls of oat meal and spend this money with interest thereon from time to time inting working people with families in the parishes of Insch, Leslie and Kennethmont, who are suffering from sickness and trustees consider deserving of help.

Annual income to minister giving sermon once a year on cruelty to animals.

Residue to children of brothers Andrew and Alexander equally among them sharing alike.

Died:

Parish of Insch, 1900

Joseph Fraser, retired Farmer (single)

Died 25 Nov 1900 2:00 am at Clifton House, Insch
Male, 70 years old

Father John Fraser, labourer (deceased)
Mother Margaret Fraser (Beattie) (deceased)

Cause of death: Cancer of stomach

Informant: Andrew St. John, neighbor

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1860 Federal Census: 13 Jun 1860, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• 1870 Federal Census: 1 Jul 1870, Kingston, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• 1880 Federal Census: 7 Jun 1880, Walnut, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA; Andrew Frashur household
• 1880 Federal Census: 9 Jul 1880, Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; James Perrine household
• Land: 15 Mar 1895, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Purchase of land
• Land: 15 Mar 1895, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Sold to Edward A. Fraiser $6000 S2NE4 Sec 36 T13N R8E (Green precinct) SW4NW4 Sec 31 T13N R9E (Clear Creek precinct) w second mortgage owed to Shaler Wells
• 1900 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• Occupation: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Farmer
• Land: 25 Sep 1900, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Cemetery certificate
• Land: 7 Mar 1903, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Second mortgage to Shaler Wells paid off
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Farmer
• 1920 Federal Census: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edsward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; General Manager
• 1930 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1930, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edsward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 21 Apr 1930, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none
• Probate: 1 Dec 1939, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Receipt from settlement of estate
• Land: 17 Apr 1991, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Location of E. A. Frasier barn

Notes:

1860 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 38, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 30, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 2, )
Frazier, Margaret (F, age 10 mos., )
MILLER, John (M, age 11, )

1870 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 46, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 41, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 12, )
Frazier, Maggie E. (F, age 10, )
Frazier, Ella S. (F, age 8, )

1880 Federal Census:
Frashur, Andrew male age 57, farmer
Ann, wife age 51, housekeeping
Edward, son age 22, owkring on farm
Campbell, Elizabeth; mothin-in-law age 88, at home
Nella, daughter, age 18, at home.

Andrew, Ann and Elizabeth all born in Scotland. Kids born in Wisconsin.

1880 Federal Census:
Edward, age 23, is listed as a boarder at the home of James Perrine. Also in household are James' wife Philippa, Theodore Mann and his wife Rose and their daughter Emma. Abner Mann, Theodore's brother, is also a boarder.

Edward is listed as being born in Wisconsin but states that his parents were both born in New York (not true).

Edward is listed in both the Nebraska and Wisonsin census records.

Land:
Sold to Edward A. Frasier from E. J. Rosecrans and Isabel Rosecrans, $6,000.00. Located in the S 1/2 NE 1/4 Section 36, T 13 N, R 8 E (Green Precinct) and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 31, T 13 N, R 9 E (Clear Creek Precinct) with second mortgage owed to Shaler Wells.

Green Precinct property previously purchased by Edwin J. Rosecrans from State of Nebraska, Common School Land, 1 May 1889 for $560 (80 acres).

Clear Creek Precinct proprty previously purhcased by E. J. Rosecrans from Union Pacific Railway on 6 Oct 1890 for $477.60 (39.8 acres).

1900 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

Land:
Assumed to be Ashland Cemetery. Lots 5-6, Block 4 for $23.

Land:
Paid to Shaler Wells, resident of Los Angeles, CA.

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

1920 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 61, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 55, Married)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 29, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 20, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle, daughter (F, age 15, Single)

1930 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward, Head (M, age 72, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife-H (F, age 68, Married)
Frasier, Nellie, daughter (F, age 37, Single)

Probate:
$300 to Myrtle and $500 to Nellie.

Land:
Located 9 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Ceresco. Former Rosecrans property.

Buried:
GrID=41927991

Edward married Ida Louise Black on 1 Apr 1886. Ida (daughter of Edwin J. Rosecrans and Isabel Russell, daughter of Benjamin F. Black and Louisa Matthews) was born on 1 May 1864 in Fairfield, Franklin, Indiana, USA; died on 25 Jan 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1860 Federal Census: 13 Jun 1860, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• 1870 Federal Census: 1 Jul 1870, Kingston, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household

Notes:

1860 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 38, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 30, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 2, )
Frazier, Margaret (F, age 10 mos., )
MILLER, John (M, age 11, )

1870 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 46, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 41, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 12, )
Frazier, Maggie E. (F, age 10, )
Frazier, Ella S. (F, age 8, )

Margarette married Schuyler Pierce on 7 Oct 1879, and was divorced about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Between Jul 1861 and Jul 1862, Wisconsin, USA
• 1870 Federal Census: 1 Jul 1870, Kingston, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA; Andrew Frazier household
• 1880 Federal Census: 7 Jun 1880, Walnut, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA; Andrew Frashur household

Notes:

Middle initial "L" per 1942 photo caption

1870 Federal Census:
Frazier, Andrew (M, age 46, )
Frazier, Ann (F, age 41, )
Frazier, Edward (M, age 12, )
Frazier, Maggie E. (F, age 10, )
Frazier, Ella S. (F, age 8, )

1880 Federal Census:
Frashur, Andrew male age 57, farmer
Ann, wife age 51, housekeeping
Edward, son age 22, owkring on farm
Campbell, Elizabeth; mothin-in-law age 88, at home
Nella, daughter, age 18, at home.

Andrew, Ann and Elizabeth all born in Scotland. Kids born in Wisconsin.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Immigration: 1876, Greene, Iowa, USA; Arrival
• Residence: 1880, Junction, Greene, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hardin, Greene, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1910, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Notes:

CH2/1057/3 Records of Kennethmont Kirk Session, 1792-1871

P. 324 7 November 1868
Compeared An Fraser stating that she was with child and accusing George Thain as the father. It being a tri? and she being an adherent of the Congregational church she was dismissed and summoned to appear at next meeting of session.

by Mary Anne Hrubesky:
ALEXANDER FRASER AND HIS FAMILY

A number of questions remain about events in the lives of Alexander and his family. Census records in Scotland were not as helpful as usual but some facts were gathered from Old Parish Records. It is a sure thing that he and Helen Mackie hahahad a child together, Annie Susan Beattie Fraser. It isn't certain whether they were married or for how long they might have remained married. The few records available here are confusing and a lack of knowledge about family customs in Scotland in the mid-1850s made it more difficult.

In the 1851 census, about eight years after Alexander's daughter Annie Susan was born, he is living with his stepmother and brother. His wife (?) Helen Mackie appears to be living with her son James Anderson and daughter Annie Susan Fraser. Both she and Alexander list their addresses as "The Law" which may be a small village or a farming (Kinnethmont is often spelled as Kennethmont.) This may or may not be meaningful. Records for Alexander have not been found past this point. He may also have eventually immigrated to the United States but has not been located.

As for Helen Mackie, she used "Mackie, her maiden name, throughout her life in Scotland. This was a common custom for women in Scotland and likely has no other meaning. She was first found in the 1841 census, single and living with a large group of people, some of whom are Mackies. In 1851 she is with her son James Anderson, age 9-10 and daughter Annie Susan Fraser, age 7. No information on the father of James Anderson is given so, whether Helen was married for a short period before she and Alexander came together, is unknown. James could possibly have been a foster child.

Annie Susan Beattie Fraser, daughter of Alexander and Helen, had married and given birth to three children. Her husband's name, in current family records, was given as Thain Fraser. The Old Parish Registers list her three children as being born to Annie alone. This apparently was not unusual: the father's name may be included in the Register but one should draw no conclusions if it was missing. Only two further references to Thain have been found while doing this tree. Annie's third child is named William Thain Fraser, born in late 1868. Years later, in the 1925 state census of Iowa in the United States, William lists the name of his father as "Thane Fraser." Annie's first son is named James Anderson Fraser, indicating that she and her brother had a very good relationship.

In 1872, five of these persons would immigrate to the United States, settling in Iowa. James Anderson, son of Helen Mackie, became the head of the household. His mother accompanied them but now gave her name as Ellen Anderson. Helen and Elln are often used interchangeably in Scotland. She would remain Ellen throughout the remainder of her life in the United States. It's not known why she now used "Anderson" as her surname. Her daughter Annie Susan Fraser would also accompany them as would Annie's two younger childlren. Annie's first child, James Anderson Fraser was not with them. He may have died earlier or remained in Scotland. No further records have been found on him.

In 1882, Annie Susan would marry again - a William McHugh who was a neighboring farmer. Once she disappeared from her first home in America where she had lived with her mother, brother, and two children, it became very difficult to find her. A search for an Anne from Scotland finally showed someone of this background to be in the same county. But this person listed a later year of birth. And there were so many Anne's from Scotland now in Iowa. That she was the right one was finally verified by looking at marriage record for Anne and William McHugh. The bride's name, written as Annie S. B. Fraseur, could be no one else.

From old parish records in Scotland, Annie most definitely was born in 1843, making her a number of years older than her husband, William. Further census reports after her marriage list her year of birth much later than 1843, possibly an effort on her part to seem closer in age to her husband. Annie and William would have four children.

Annie's brother, James Anderson, would soon marry as would her daughter and son. They all raised families.

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The following from Alan Hayes:
Alan: My name is Alan Hayes a great grandson of Anna Susanna's. She came to Iowa with her mother Helen Mackie and some more family. She married William J McHugh, had three children and is buried in Greene county Iowa. That is the short version.

Karen: I am very interested in learning more about the Frasier family!! I have two letters that Annie wrote to my great-great grandfather, Edward Frasier. I can send scans if you're interested.
I have much more to share with you. My email address is karen@road13.com. I'd love to hear more than just the 'short version"...

Alan: Yes, I am very interested in seeing the letters. my e-mail is jotc48@hotmail.com I will have to shift my thinking cap over to that side of the family to get it all straight. One of my sisters probably knows more than I do but I can not get her motivated to put it all down. If you go to member connect for Anna Susanna I should show up. I do not know how it lists my tree, maybe A Hayes or jotc. I will get back with you via normal e-mail. Thanks, Alan Hayes

Karen: was in Scotland earlier this year on a genealogy trip - part of the goal was to learn more about my Frasier (Fraser) ancestry and I learned quite a lot. Annie Susan (as my family knew her) was descended from Alexander Fraser, and my side of the family is descended from Alexander's brother Andrew Fraser. Andrew's and Alexander's father was John, and I see that our trees on Ancestry are in agreement on all of this. John Fraser has been a dead-end for us for a long time. I had hohoped that my trip to Scotland would push the line back farther but I didn't have much luck. I did spend a lot of time looking at the Fraser/Beattie families. I also posted information on my blog. You will find the following posts interesting (it will make the most sense if you go through them in reverse order) .And by the way, I hope you don't find my blog writings offensive. You probably already know that Annie Susan was of illegitimate birth. Such matters were dealt with very quietltly on my Swedish side of the family, but in Scotland it was a matter for public discussion and discipline from the church. Andrew and Alexander had a younger half-brother Joseph who never married. He named his nieces and nephews in his will, annd there was a lot of correspondence between Scotland and America in 1900-1901 as his estate was probated. I am in possession of all of the original paperwork. I've attached the two letters from Annie to this email, but I've also included them in a zip file that contains everything I have about the estate settlement: I have my complete family tree online with all supporting documents. Here is a link to John Fraser, you can navigate from there (and download pedigree charts, gedcoms, etc.). I also have a wedding photo Elizabeth McHugh and possibly other photos from your side of the family - I am behind on my scanning so I will have to check. You are descended from Elizabeth, correct? Just this past week I have been communicating with cousins of mine regarding DNA testing on our Fraser line, hinting at a connection (maybe Andrew's and Alexander's uncle?) up in Canada. FYI, I am 56 years old living in Colorado with my husband. We have four children but are now empty-nested. My husband and I are both civil engineers. Genealogy is my obsession, it's why my house is never clean.

Alan: I looked at what I have put down in Ancestry. I got some of this information more or less second hand but it makes sense. Apparently she was married in Scotland to a Thain Frasier (or what ever way they spelled it) about 1862. They had three children: James born 1863, Helen Georgiana born July 4, 1865 and William Thain born 1868. She, her mother Helen Mackie and two of her children came to the states in 1878. In 1882 she marries William J McHugh in Greene county Iowa. I do knot think she gave her correct age as she was much older and probably did not tell him about the children being hers. I do remember hearing bits about "Cousin Nellie" who was actually Helen Georgiana but went by Nellie. She married a Runyon. She actually had 4 children with William J McHugh, but the oldest son Howard died very young. Then there was Mary Anna born 1884, Elizabeth born 1886 and William Foster born 1889. Elizabeth was my grandmother. Her older sister Mary Anna never married and we called her Aunt Mollie. Both of them used a lot of Scottish words and Phrases even in their older years. I was surprised to see someone researching this particular line of the family and really shocked to see a DNA match. Thanks, Alan

Karen: The records from Scotland seem to tell a somewhat different story. I believe Annie Fraser and Helen Mackie came to America with Helen's son James Anderson (Annie's half-brother) and Annie's two children Helen and William. Helen Georgiana''s father may have been a Ewing. William's father was George Thain. I don't know if "Thain Frasier" was a cover story or simply people not being able to keep a confusing set of facts straight... Of course I might be all wet on all of this! I have examples on both sides of my family and in my husband's family of people going to extraordinary lengths to conceal illegitimate birth once they get to America. Maybe it was just a chance to start fresh, I don't know. Makes for fun mystery-solving, though!

Alan: Wow this is very interesting. Yes, it has been said that she was born out of wedlock by others. I suppose she did come to a new world to start anew and she did. Dana as she refers to in the letter is where they lived in Greene county. Shhhe was very instrumental in the early Presbyterian church in Jefferson, where I was born, almost 68 years ago. Elizabeth was indeed my grandmother. She married W D Gilchrist who was a veterinarian. Aunt Mollie (Mary Anna) was a school teacher and never married. What a cool lady to say the least. She broke a leg in about 1949 and was bedridden at Grandma's house. She had my older sister reading and printing the alphabet at the age of three. William Foster or Uncle Foster as we called hi hiim farmed some when we knew him and always took good care of his sisters. He had to spend a little time in prison during the depression for making whiskey and we always thought that was pretty cool. The Ironic thing is the same whiskey he made i is now famous and being sold as Tempelton Rye to all the yuppies. to say the least she must have been quite a lady. As for me, I am a semi retired aircraft mechanic. I have spent the last 50 years working on, modifying and restoring agricultural aircraft. Two sons, one a graphic designer and one an airline pilot. I am very interested in learning more about Anna Susanna. Thanks, Alan

Birth:
Alexander Fraser and Helen mackie residing in Law, had an illegitimate child born on the seventeenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and forty three named Ann Susan Beattie, and baptized by the Revd Donaldson Rose Minister of the Free Church Kinnethmont.

Census:
at Law:
Helen Mackie, Head, unmarried, female age 37, pauper/ag labor
James Anderson, son, male age 10, scholar
Anne Fraser, daughter, female age 7, scholar
All born at Kennethmont.

Census:
Ann is a domestic servant for the William Sourter family.

Census:
Annis working as a General Servant and Dress Maker

Immigration:
Year of Immigration. Following her arrival in America, Annie's age is always listed as younger than was recorded in Scotland in the old parish record. The age registered in Scotland the accurate one.

Residence:
This is the first record of the family in the United States. If Anna Susan's first son, James Anderson Fraser, accompanied them when immigrating, he is no longer living with the family. He may be out on his own, or he may have remained in Scotland.

Residence:
This census states Annie has had 4 children, all of whom are alive; and was born in Illinois. This is likely in error.

Residence:
In the 1910 Census, Annie states she has had 7 (SEVEN) children, 6 of whom are now alive; she also lists Scotland as her birthplace. This seems more accurate than the 1900 statements as it allows for her two of her three earlier children by Thane Fraser

Ann married George Thain about 1862 in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married William J. McHugh in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• Occupation: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Farm laborer
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Chester Frasier household
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Farm laborer

Notes:

1900 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

Chester married Alice Myrtle Smith on 20 Sep 1911. Alice was born on 31 Jan 1890 in McHenry, McHenry, Illinois, USA; died on 30 Aug 1976 in Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• 1920 Federal Census: 28 Jan 1920, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• Land: 8 Jun 1921, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Cemetery certificate
• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• Land: 16 May 1936, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Tax receipt
• 1940 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1940; Roscoe Frasier family
• Land: 1 Sep 1949, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Purchased his Dad's farm from siblings
• Land: 29 Jul 1966, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Sold property
• Land: 1 Feb 1967, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; R.E. Frasier farm sold

Notes:

1900 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

Land:
Assumed to be Ashland Cemetery. Lot 12, Block 5 for $27.

Land:
$87.80 paid.

1940 Federal Census:
Lines 35-38

Rented farm

Frasier, Roscoe E., head, M, W, 51, married, thru 8th grade
Lola, wife, F, W, 48
Edwin G., son, M, W, 24
Vivian, daughter, F, W, 15

Land:
S 1/2 NE 1/4 36-13-8 and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 31-13-9.

Land:
Sold to Edwin M. Haas. E 1/2 SW 1/4 24-13-7 for $20,000. Edwin G. Frasier signed for the Estate.

Land:
Sold to Paul J. Strake and Evelyn M. Strake. S 1/2 NE 1/4 36-13-8 and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 31-13-9 for $54,000.

Buried:
GRid=41927999

Roscoe married Lola Ethel Timmons on 11 Feb 1913. Lola (daughter of Charles Franklin Timmons and Emily Bass) was born on 11 Feb 1892 in Montgomery, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Jun 1959 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none
• 1920 Federal Census: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Servant
• 1930 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1930, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 21 Apr 1930, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none
• Probate: 1 Dec 1939, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Receipt from settlement of estate

Notes:

At the age of 37, Nellie received an electrical shock while at work which influenced the remainder of her life. Although she was able to live alone and work in some capacity, the long term results of her injury appeared to influence her central nervous system and there seemed to be little enjoyment of life. She was "Aunt Nellie" to this writer (Maryanne Hrubesky) who knew her in the 1940s. Aunt Nellie visited her sister, Mabel Williamson, (Auntie Mabel) in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was very quiet, talked little, and did not smile. Physically she was slender, large boned and quite tall. She took no note of the young child who was present.

June 27, 1927 - Electical Injury Sustained: From The Evening State Journal and Lincoln Daily News, November 3, 1928: Nellie I. Frasier, employed as a stenographer at the state farm and improved live stock breeders' association, who received a severe electric shock June 27, 1927, when she picked up an electric fan and a telephone at the same time, causing a complete circuit, has been awarded compensation by the state compensation commission, at the rate of $65 a month from the datate of accident until disability ends, the defendants to pay their proportionate share as per their liability. The plaintiff was also awarded $139.70 which has been paid for her medical treatment. The defendants were ordered to pay $191 medical expense. Compensation was paid in this case by the University from the date of the accident until Oct. 1, 1928.

1935 - 1949 Interim Period During these years, Nellie lived in Glendale, California and likely worked at some position. None of her immediate relatives were in California so the circumstances in which she selected Glendale are unknown. Sheas unable to return home quickly in 1949 when her Mother died, but did visit in the summer. She would have returned to Lincoln to live sometime in the next two years.

Thursday, August 23, 1951 From the diary of Frank W. Hrubesky, husband of Nellie's sister, Myrtle Ruth Frasier: Yesterday morning at 5:30 Auntie Nell Frasier died at Lincoln. Some 25 years ago Nell, working at the State House in Lincolnln, in untangling the wires of a telephone and desk fan, was under electric shock for some time before they found her. Since that time, from circulatory, veinous and organic injury, she has been more or less an invalid. A pity for she was not able to enjoy a normal life thru this time.

Sunday, August 26, 1951 - Funeral Service: Friday we drove to Havelock [suburb of Lincoln] and then on to Ashland for Auntie Nell's funeral service - 2:30 at Marcy's - we five, Mabel and Pop, Clarence and Minnie, Roscoe and Lola, Chet and AliceEd and his wife, Marvin and wife, Herman and wife - Burial at Ashland beside Dad, Mom and her little sister. After the service we all gathered at Roscoe's at Ceresco for a get-together and lunch. Home again by 9:30.

All of Nellie's sisters and brothers attended her funeral. List of those mentioned above:
"we five" - sister Myrtle Frasier and husband Frank W. Hrubesky; three Hrubesky daughters
"Mabel and Pop" - sister Mabel Frasier and husband Raymond Williamson
"Clarence and Minnie" - brother Clarence Frasier and wife Minnie
"Roscoe and Lola" - brother Roscoe Frasier and wife Lola
"Chet and Alice" - brother Chester Frasier and wife Alice
"Ed and his wife" - "Marvin and his wife" - Herman and wife [Thelma]" - nephews and niece of Nellie's, children of brother Roscoe

1900 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

1920 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 61, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 55, Married)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 29, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 20, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle, daughter (F, age 15, Single)

1930 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward, Head (M, age 72, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife-H (F, age 68, Married)
Frasier, Nellie, daughter (F, age 37, Single)

Probate:
$300 to Myrtle and $500 to Nellie.

Notes:

According to Jane Otto, Maud Belle died from bee stings.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none

Notes:

From Jane Otto book:

Raymond and Mabel farmed east of Ceresco in Green Precinct for a few years after they were married, and later moved to Havelock, NE and ran the Joyo Theater there with his brother Clarence. Mabel did textile painting as a hobby, and also taught classes in it.

1910 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

Family/Spouse: Raymond Williamson. Raymond was born on 10 Aug 1892 in Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; died on 31 Jul 1971 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1900, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; E.A. Frazier household
• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Chester Frasier household
• 1920 Federal Census: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none (laborer - crossed out)

Notes:

From MaryAnne Hrubesky:

The records of three real estate transfers were found in the Lincoln newspapers.

From The Evening State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska) January 1, 1937: Provident Savings & Loan to Clarence Frasier and Raymond W. Williamson, L 13 and 14 except E 10 ft. of L14, B 15 Havelock 1.00

From The Nebraska State Journal October 14, 1944: Raymond Williamson and w to Clarence Frasier L 13 and 14; B 15 and L 7 B 32, all in Havelock. (rev. $3.30) 1.00

From The Lincoln Star May 6, 1975: Frasier, Clarence D and wife to F & B Investments, Inc., L 15, B 15, Havelock, $39,000.

(These properties were The Joyo Theater located in downtown Havelock. The first transfer shows the purchase of The Joyo by Clarence Frasier and his brother-in-law, Raymond W. Williamson. The second item would be the transfer of the share of ownership held by Raymond and his wife (Mabel Frasier Williamson) to Clarence Frasier. The final transfer would be the sale of the Joyo Theater upon Clarence's retirement.

1900 Federal Census:
Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

1920 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 61, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 55, Married)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 29, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 20, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle, daughter (F, age 15, Single)

Buried:
Address: Fairview Cemetery

Clarence married Wilhelmenia Bauer on 14 Nov 1944 in Marysville, Marshall, Kansas, USA. Wilhelmenia was born on 18 Jan 1914 in Havelock, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA; died on 24 Mar 2000 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 28 Mar 2000 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: 26 Apr 1910, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• 1920 Federal Census: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Edward A. Frasier household
• Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; none
• Probate: 1 Dec 1939, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; Receipt from settlement of estate

Notes:

1910 Federal Census:
Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)

1920 Federal Census:
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 61, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 55, Married)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 29, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 20, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle, daughter (F, age 15, Single)

Probate:
$300 to Myrtle and $500 to Nellie.

Myrtle married Frank Hrubesky on 31 Jul 1932. Frank was born on 1 Feb 1886; died on 23 Oct 1964 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 25 Oct 1964 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bertha Agnes Gilchrist. Bertha (daughter of John Dirom Gilchrist and Elinor Jane Black) was born on 8 Mar 1884 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; died on 5 Jan 1975 in Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA; was buried in 1975 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Notes:

Birth:

Birth register for Kennethmont, 1865

Helen Georgina Ewing Fraser (illegitimate)

Born 4 July 1865, Mains of Law, Kennethmont

Mother: Anne Fraser, Domestic Servant
Informant: Anne Fraser


Census:
At Mains of Law:

Helen Mackie, Head, Unmarried, female age 58, Stocking knitter
Helen Ewing, Granddaughter, female age 5
William Fraser, Granson, male age 2

All born at Kennethmont

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Notes:

Birth:

1869 Statutory Births

William Thain Fraser (Illegitimate)

Born 23 Dec 1868 at Muir of Law, Kennethmont

Mother: Ann Fraser, Domestic Servant
Informant: Ann Fraser, mother

Register of Corrected Entry (RCE):

In the fourth column of Entry No. 3 in the Register Book of Births for the year 1869, beofre the name of the Child's mother, insert George Thain, farm servant, on the authority of a Certificate in the form of Schedule F to the following effecttt: In an action relating to the paternity of a male child named ____ born 23rd December 1868, at the instance of Ann Fraser residing at Mosshead of Clatt against George Thain sometime farm servant at Wardhead, Insch, now residing in Aberdeen, the Sheriff Court of Aberdeenshire on the 21st day of January 1870 found that the said child was the illegitimate child of the parties aforesaid. March 31, 1870 at Kennethmont, William Gerard, Registrar

Census:
At Mains of Law:

Helen Mackie, Head, Unmarried, female age 58, Stocking knitter
Helen Ewing, Granddaughter, female age 5
William Fraser, Granson, male age 2

All born at Kennethmont

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Hardin, Greene, Iowa, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Hardin, Greene, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Is a public school teacher. Living with her sister Elizabeth McHugh Gilchrist and family

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Hardin, Greene, Iowa, USA

Elizabeth married Willard Dougal Gilchrist on 20 Jun 1906 in Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA. Willard was born on 18 Aug 1879 in Story City, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 4 Apr 1935 in Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA; was buried . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Ross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Jane Otto, cause of death Spinal Meningitis

Notes:

Jeanette Frasier Shotwell 1918 - 1997

From the time Jeanette was a school girl, she showed an interest in speech and in speaking. This started to be noticed by others when she was in high school, living in Osceola, Nebraska. In 1934 she participated in high school championships at Hastings, Nebraska, entering the debate and musical sections. That year, whe won first place in girl's voice.

She first attended college at Hastings, Nebraska, then attending and graduating from Grinnell College in Iowa. During her college years, she participated in many tournaments in debate and extemporaneous speaking, frequently winning honors. During this period, she became interested in the field of speech and hearing disorders and she obtained a Master's Degree in speech pathology from the University of Iowa. This became her lifetime career.

Starting first as an instructor at the University of Nebraska, she soon moved to the University of Illinois. By 1947 she had become the Supervisor of Speech and Hearing Services for Crippled Children at the University.

In the 1950s, her name appeared in connection with various speech and hearing conferences where she appeared on panels and chaired a section on hearing loss in children.

Family/Spouse: John Shotwell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(As written in the Beaver Dam [WI] Daily Citizen; issue of 6 Aug 2008)
SUN CITY, Ariz. - Ruth E. Silcock, 88, died peacefully on July 21, 2008, at her home in Sun City, Ariz.
Ruth was born on Oct. 23, 1919, to Chester and Alice (Smith) Frasier, in Silver Creek, Neb.
Ruth spent her childhood in Silver Creek, Neb., and Grinnell, Iowa, Ruth graduated from Grinnell College with a master's degree in music. She married Sidney J. Silcock, Sr. on June 10, 1941, in Grinnell, Iowa. They moved to Lake Geneva, Wis., where they worked in the family business. In 1951, they moved to Mayville, Wis., where they owned and operated the Sport Bowl Bowling Alley for over 25 years. In 1980, they moved to Sun City, Ariz. Ruth enjoyed golfing, playing cards, daily newspaper crossword puzzles and the many tours she took with her sisters and friends.
Survivors include four children, Alice (John) Rodell, Beaver Dam, Sid Jr. (Nancy) Silcock and George (Sandy) Silcock, both of Fond du Lac, and Charles Silcock, Milwaukee, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sidney J. Silcock, Sr.; three sisters, Louise (Dave) Ross, Ethel May Frasier and Jeanette (John) Shotwell.
West Valley Chapel, Peoria, Ariz., served the family

Family/Spouse: Sidney Silcock. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 24 Dec 1913, United States of America
• 1920 Federal Census: 28 Jan 1920, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1940 Federal Census: 5 Apr 1940, Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=36694729

Thelma married Herman William Pearson on 7 Nov 1934 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA. Herman (son of Peter William Pearson and Clara Elizabeth Brodd) was born on 14 Sep 1904 in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA; died on 13 Feb 1988 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, USA; was buried on 17 Feb 1988 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: 28 Jan 1920, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1940 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1940; Roscoe Frasier family

Notes:

1940 Federal Census:
Lines 35-38

Rented farm

Frasier, Roscoe E., head, M, W, 51, married, thru 8th grade
Lola, wife, F, W, 48
Edwin G., son, M, W, 24
Vivian, daughter, F, W, 15

Gerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: 28 Jan 1920, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• Residence: 1946, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; Occupation: Salesman

Marvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
According to Jane Otto, Warren was stillborn (or miscarriage) at 7 months.

Notes:

Died:
According to Jane Otto, cause of death was spinal meningitis.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
• 1940 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1940; Roscoe Frasier family

Notes:

1940 Federal Census:
Lines 35-38

Rented farm

Frasier, Roscoe E., head, M, W, 51, married, thru 8th grade
Lola, wife, F, W, 48
Edwin G., son, M, W, 24
Vivian, daughter, F, W, 15

Died:
Online obituary

http://www.frenchfunerals.com/notices/Vivian-Rudeen



God called Vivian Rudeen home on June 7, 2017 at the age of 92. She is now enjoying a glorious reunion with family and friends.



Vivian was born July 29, 1924 to Lola and Roscoe Frasier in Ceresco, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Donald Rudeenwho preceded her in death in 1967.



She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Providing a loving, warm and comfortable home for her family was always her first priority. Her love lives in all of us and we ask you to keep David (Linda) Rudeen, Diane (Don) Alsbrooks, Becky (Bill) Sadler, Doug (Shawn) Rudeen and Amy (John) Fidel, as well as her 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren in your prayers.



Vivian taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools System for 20 years at Cortez and Zuni Elementary schools. After retirement, she found great joy as a volunteer with the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau.



Please join us for a celebration of her life Monday, June 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at FRENCH /endash Westside. We would like to thank Bee Hive Home - Chessman and Heritage Hospice for their love and care of our mom.



If desired, donations may be made in honor of Vivian's great-granddaughter to the Child Life Program, UNM Children's Hospital, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

Vivian married Donald Leroy Rudeen on 5 Jul 1950 in Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska, USA. Donald (son of Lawrence Franz Rudeen and Effie Clarinda Hanson) was born on 19 Jun 1925 in Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Apr 1967 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Jeanne Delores Malone on 26 Dec 1948 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. Jeanne died on 22 Dec 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Jane Otto, cause of death was drowning

George married Ruth Byers on 6 Feb 1948 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carol Lahm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Gary Stevenson on 1 Oct 1966 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James W. Adams on 2 Jun 1957 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Robert Walter Simon on 19 Jul 1969 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Theodore F. Jappert on 16 May 1937 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1920, Troy, Iowa, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1910, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1920, Troy, Iowa, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joann married Jack Sheldon on 12 Nov 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Inda Suzanne Holmes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Frasier Sellgren, Sara



January 12, 1950 - June 5, 2022



Sara's parting words were "the Lord is calling me." Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill" Arnold Sellgren; and parents, Ila and Marvin Frasier. Survived by brother, Bruce Frasier (Richard Nielsen).



https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/omaha/name/sara-sellgren-obituary?id=35152045

Sara married William Arnold Sellgren on 8 Nov 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Del Fraham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• EMAIL: 12 Dec 2017; jotc48@hotmail.com

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]