John Fraser (Ontario MP)

For other people of the same name, see John Fraser (disambiguation).

This article is on the 19th century Ontario politician, for the 21st century Ontario MPP see John Fraser

John Fraser
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Lambton East
In office
1896–1900
Preceded by George Moncrieff
Succeeded by Oliver Simmons
Personal details
Born (1849-03-03)March 3, 1849
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Died February 1, 1928(1928-02-01) (aged 78)
Political party Liberal

John Fraser (March 3, 1849 February 1, 1928) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Glen Urquhart, Inverness-shire, Scotland, Fraser came to Canada in 1852. He was mayor of Petrolia, Ontario from 1885 to 1889. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral district of Lambton East in the 1896 federal election. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1900. In 1902, he was appointed Postmaster of Petrolia.

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