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About Peter Fraser (merchant)
- Peter Fraser (September 23, 1765 – August 13, 1840) was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in New Brunswick.
- He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1809 to 1827. He was born in Forres, the son of James Fraser and Jean Rose.
- Fraser came to Fredericton in 1784 and established himself there as a fur trader.
- In 1789, he purchased a waterfront property and built a wharf and a store there.
- Fraser ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the assembly in 1802 before his election in 1809.
- In 1808, he was named a justice of the peace.
- Fraser became a major in the militia in 1824.
- He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1827 and subsequently retired from politics.
- He married Maria Berton.
- Fraser was a sponsor for the Bank of New Brunswick in 1820 and later served as its vice-president.
- He also served as vice-president for the Fredericton Savings Bank.
- Fraser was the first president of the St.
- Andrew’s Society in Fredericton.
- He was also named a justice in the Inferior Court of Common Pleas.
- Fraser died in Fredericton at the age of 74.His former home in Fredericton now served as a senior's residence.
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