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Jesse Fraser is one of the
representative real estate men in Lacombe. He was born in Nova Scotia,
in March, 1878, a son of John and Annie (McLean) Fraser, likewise
natives of Nova Scotia. They came to Alberta in 1887 and located in
Lethbridge, where the father built many houses. his death occurred there
and Mrs. Fraser died in Lacombe. To their union ten children were born,
five of whom are living, Jesse, whose name introduces this review, being
the ninth in order of birth. Throughout his life the father was a stanch
supporter of the Conservative party, and fraternally he was identified
with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His religious faith, as well
as that of his wife, was that of the Presbyterian church.
In the acquirement of his
education Jesse Fraser attended the public schools of Nova Scotia and
later of Lethbridge. After putting his textbooks aside he started in as
a messenger boy in a telegraph office and he was active in railroad work
for some thirteen years, holding the position of paymaster when he left
Lethbridge. In 1905 he came to Lacombe and began farming, but sold the
farm after five years and moved into Lacombe, soon afterward being
appointed secretary and treasurer of Lacombe, which position he held for
four years. At the termination of that time he bought out W. S. Mooney's
Insurance Agency & Real Estate business and he is now one of the most
successful real estate men in the district. He is familiar with all land
values and he conducts his business on the highest and most honorable
principles.
In 1907 occurred the
marriage of Mr. Fraser and Miss Wilhelmina McLeay, a native of Ontario,
who received her education in the public schools there. To Mr. and Mrs.
Fraser two children have been born: Stewart and Ronald, both of whom are
students in the local schools.
Mr. Fraser follows an
independent course in politics, giving his support to the man he thinks
best fitted for the office without regard to party principles. He has
served as secretary of the school board and is trustee and secretary of
the hospital board. His religious faith is manifest in his membership in
the Presbyterian church and he is a zealous worker in its behalf, having
been secretary of the board of managers of the local church for a number
of years. Fraternally Mr. Fraser is identified with the Ancient Free &
Accepted Masons, being past master of the lodge, and he is likewise a
Royal Arch Mason. He is also an Odd Fellow. For recreation from his many
business duties Mr. Fraser turns to outdoor sports and he is an expert
tennis player. His hobby, however, is his business. |
