Benjamin De Wolf Fraser (1812 - 1888)

Born 4 Mar 1812 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Harriet Fraser — married about 13 Aug 1835 in England, United Kingdom

Husband of Elizabeth (Allison) Fraser — married 20 Sep 1843 in Halifax NS Canada

Descendants

Died 4 Jul 1888 at age 76 in Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Biography

Benjamin was born in 1812. He was the son of James Fraser and Rachel DeWolf. He passed away in 1888. Note as to middle name: Benjamin's middle name is found in the records as Dewolf, or with D. W., or with a space between the e and capital W, as in De Wolf. It is not found as DeWolf in the records.

He married Elizabeth Allison in 1843 at Hants, Nova Scotia. At the time he married her, he was a widower. ^[1] He was a well-thought of person in Halifax. According to his brief profile in the 'History of Nova Scotia', there is a monument to him in the cemetery at Windsor. ^[2] It also indicates that he was married three time.

"First to Harriet Fraser, daughter of Dr. Alexander Fraser, of London, G. B., who died at Windsor without issue. Second to Elizabeth Coster, daughter of R. I. Coster, Esq., M. D.. Devonshire, G. B., who died in Windsor without issue. Third to Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. Joseph Allison, of Halifax, N. S., and Ann. his wife. Issue, seven sons and seven daughters." ^[2]

Children

Name: Alexander Milne Fraser Event Type: Death Event Date: 05 Jul 1929 Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Gender: Male Age: 64 Birth Year (Estimated): 1865 Father's Name: Benjamin Fraser Mother's Name: Elizabeth Allison ^[3]

Name: Rena Almon Fraser Gender: Female Birth Date: 26 Sep 1866 Birthplace: Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Father's Name: Benjamin D.W. Fraser Mother's Name: Elizabeth Allison^[4]

Name: James De Wolf Fraser Event Type: Death Event Date: 26 Dec 1934 Event Place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Residence Place: Gender: Male Age: 86 Marital Status: Married Birth Date: 03 Nov 1848 Birth Year (Estimated): 1848 Birthplace: , Nova Scotia Christening Date: Father's Name: Benjamin De Wolf Fraser Mother's Name: Elizabeth Allison Spouse's Name: M A Fraser^[5]

Name: C Frederick Fraser Event Type: Death Event Date: 05 Jul 1925 Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Gender: Male Age: 75 Birth Year (Estimated): 1850 Father's Name: B D Fraser Mother's Name: Elizabeth Allison^[6]

Additional Biography

Benjamin DeWolf Fraser MD (4 Mar 1812-4 Jul 1888) = 1. Harriet Fraser n.i. = 2. Elizabeth Coster n.i. 3. = in Halifax NS-20 Sep 1843 Elizabeth Allison (25 Jan1826-25 Mar 1876) He was born in 1812 in Halifax Nova Scotia. He was educated at King's Collegiate School & King's College Windsor NS, the first nonconformist admitted without subscribing to the 39 articles of the Church of England. He studied preliminary medicine under Dr. William Almon, Halifax NS. He graduated 1833/34 from Edinburgh University, Scotland. While a medical student became a freemason in Cannongate Kilwinning Lodge, No. 2, St. Johns Chapel. He was also a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar and a member of Welsford Lodge, Windsor NS. In 1834 graduated from Heidelberg University Germany studying medicine & surgery. By 1843 a Major with Hants Co militia 1st Batt. In 1861 principal owner of the sailing vessel Lady Milne 562 tons [citation needed]. He was still on the rolls after his death c1895. In 1864 he was the Capt. of the Windsor Volunteer Rifles. By 1864-1871 an officer with the NS Bd of Health officer for Hants Co. Wikitree claims date of birth for daughter Rena Almon Fraser as 26 Sep 1866. By 1867-c1882 director Avon Bridge Co, Windsor, Pres (1871) (1880-1882). By 1867-1882 director of the Commercial Bank of Windsor NS. By 1868 President of the Hants Co Rifle Association. By 1868 he was the surgeon in the local militia unit. An honourary surgeon with the 78th Highlanders by 1882. He was a Justice of the Peace for Hants Co (~1868-1882). By 1870-1871 President/Director-Windsor Gas Co. In 1873 a petitioner for the incorporation of the Windsor Fire Insurance Co. In 1874 a petitioner for the incorporation of the Windsor Gas Light Co. In 1875 Morning Chronicle newspaper- under-signed as a shareholder a petition for incorporation as Morning Herald Printing & Publishing Co. His home in Windsor, Gerrish Hall, was noted for its hospitality.^[7]

Benjamin DeWolf Fraser was married for the third time to Elizabeth Allison, in 1843 in Hants County NS.^[8]He died in Windsor NS in 1888 and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, Hants Co, Nova Scotia, Canada^[9]

Ch: daughter (14 Jul 1844-14 Jul 1844); Joseph Allison (31 Aug 1845-) bap 7 Dec 1845, viv North Battleford NWT nd; Benjamin DeWolfe (1847-1883) = 1877 Harriet Cottle; James DeWolfe (1848-1934) = 1. Maud Reade = 2. Marguerite A Perrier; Charles Frederick (1850-1925) = 1. Elizabeth J Hunter = 2. Jane C. R. Stevens; Mary Allison (1851-1930) = 1883- Lewis Morris Wilkins; Arthur Gore (29 Sep 1852- 22 Apr 1855 of Scarlet fever @ Windsor) bap 19 Dec 1852; Rachel Otis (1853- 1881) = Rev Charles Churchwood/ward; Alina DeGonville (1855- 1877) = Charles W Payzant; Harriet Hannah Amelia (10 Dec 1857-25 Jul 1876)(bap 7 Feb 1858) Hannah Amelia Fraser; Elizabeth Grove (27 Jun 1859- 9 Jun 1876 @ Windsor)(bap 11 Sep 1859); Harry King (12 Feb 1861- 17 May 1880 @ sea)(bap 21 Jun 1861); Anna Hill (1862-1924) = Rev James Simonds (-c1938); Alexander Milne (1864-1929) = 2×; Rena Almon (22 Sep 1866- 5 Jul 1877 @ Windsor.

Sources

1. ↑ "Nova Scotia Vital Records, 1763-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMGM-WNJ : 8 December 2014), Benjamin Dewolf Fraser and Elizabeth Allison, 1843, Marriage; citing p. 8221, volume 1800, , Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 'History of Nova Scotia, Vol. 3', by Clyde Edwin Tuck, Published by A. W. Bowen and Co., Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1916, p. 469-470 Online
3. ↑ "Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK99-FN79 : 23 April 2015), Benjamin Fraser in entry for Alexander Milne Fraser, 05 Jul 1929; citing Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, certificate 856, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
4. ↑ "Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRV-3M6 : 27 November 2014), Benjamin D.W. Fraser in entry for Rena Almon <Fraser>, 26 Sep 1866; citing Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia, 26 Sep 1866, reference 2:30W9PFF; FHL microfilm 1,318,438
5. ↑ "British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLGP-Z77 : 30 September 2015), Benjamin De Wolf Fraser in entry for James De Wolf Fraser, 1934.
6. ↑ "Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-NCTV : 23 April 2015), B D Fraser in entry for C Frederick Fraser, 05 Jul 1925; citing Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, certificate 296, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
7. ↑ see also references
8. ↑ Benjamin Dewolf Fraser and Elizabeth Allison married on 18 September 1843 at Hants County Registration: Year: 1843 number: 8221. https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/marriage/?ID=7756
9. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234529217/benjamin-dewolfe-fraser

See also:

• Weis, R L Rev: Descendants of The Hon. Benjamin DeWolf ... 1963

• ALLISON, DAVID, MA, LLD: History of Nova Scotia vol III by Clyde Edwin Tuck  pe 38

• BELCHER FARMER ALMANACK...1843

• Belcher Farmer Almanac 1849

• Belcher Farmer Almanack ...1868...NS

• Belcher's Farmer Almanac ... NS... 1870

• BELCHERS FARMERS ALMANAC ...1871...

• Belcher Farmer Almanac ... NS...1880

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fraser-1374 citing Canada Births and Baptisms1661-1959 database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRV-3M6

• https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/DeWolf-Descendants-130

• Belcher Farrmer Almanack ... NS ... 1882

• The Provincial Almanack ... 1864

• NS Statutes 1873, Chap 73 pe 148-151

• NS Statutes 1874, Chap 84 pe 136-138

• NS Statutes 1875, Chap 87 pe 179-181

• Fraser Family Bible, 1800-1900's, Windsor, Nova Scotia. NovaMuse : Artifact : Bible. https://novamuse.ca/Detail/objects/613368

• https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1871&op=img&id=4396321_00426

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to Marie Chantigny for creating Fraser-1374 on 31 Jul 13.