Thomas Fraser (Upper Canada politician)
Thomas Fraser (1749 – October 18, 1821) was a soldier and political figure in Upper Canada.
Thomas Fraser | |
|---|---|
MLA for Glengarry County | |
| In office 1812–1821 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Butler Wilkinson (for Glengarry & Prescott) |
| Succeeded by | John Macdonell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1749 Canadian militia |
| Years of service | 1777 - 1783 1812 - 1814 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Loyal Rangers Dundas County Militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution |
He was born in
Saratoga, they escaped north to Quebec. In 1779, they served as border guards at the Yamaska River and later became Lieutenants in Edward Jessup's Loyal Rangers
.
In 1784, he settled in
Leeds and Grenville counties. He was also the first sheriff in the Johnstown District. He represented Dundas in the 2nd Parliament of Upper Canada and Glengarry in the 5th Parliament
.
During the
Matilda Township in Dundas County. He was appointed to the Legislative Council
for the province in 1815. He died in Matilda Township in 1821.