Alexander Fraser (Ontario politician)

Alexander Fraser (August 24, 1824 – October 23, 1883) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871.

Alexander Fraser
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byCharles Gifford
ConstituencyNorthumberland West
Personal details
Born(1824-08-24)August 24, 1824
Inverness, Scotland
DiedOctober 23, 1883(1883-10-23) (aged 59)
Cobourg, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Mary Mead Torrance
(m. 1850)
OccupationBusinessman

He was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1824 and was educated at the King's College, University of Aberdeen. He was a woollen manufacturer. He was also a director of the Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Railway.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Northumberland West
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Alexander Fraser Acclaimed
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Northumberland West
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Alexander Fraser 1,013 50.90
Conservative Charles Gifford 977 49.10
Turnout 1,990 67.48
Eligible voters 2,949
Liberal hold Swing
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.