Information on the Loyalists
Loyalist Directory: Simon Fraser
(For a short explanation of each row, click on the row title ex. "surname")
| Surname : | Fraser |
| Given name : | Simon |
| Rank : | Captain, Secretary, Indian Department (1777) |
| Where Resettled : | died in captivity |
| Status as Loyalist : | Proven |
| Source : | |
| Notes (Expunged, Suspended, Reinstated) : | |
| Regiment : | Indian Department |
| Enlistment Date : | |
| Date & Place of Birth : | |
| Settled before war : | Mapletown, NY (near Albany) on land disputed by Vermont |
| Date & Place of Death : | 24 Dec 1777 – sentenced to prison, Albany, NY; died in arms |
| Place of Burial : | |
| Wife Name : | & Isobal [Isabella] Grant (of Daldregan) |
| Children : | Lt William Fraser, KRR NY and Simon Fraser, (youngest of 8), famed Explorer of British Columbia |
| Biography : | his widow, Isabella is listed on the old UE list as 'widow' with their sons, William and Angus |
| Proven Descendants : | Simon, youngest son and Explorer of the Fraser River in British Columbia and by who’s exploratory efforts, as a British subject, was partly responsible for Canada's boundary later being established at the 49th parallel |
| Military Info : | |
| Loyalist Genealogy : | Certificate application by Vancouver Branch, approved on 2008.09.02; |
| Family History : | |
| Family Genealogy : | eldest son, William was a Lt Col, 2nd Battalion, KRR NY (on Old UE List) |
| Other Info : | certificate application submitted by UELAC, Vancouver Branch |
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