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James Oliphant Fraser Jr.

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James Oliphant Fraser Jr. (1858 – April 22, 1896) was a lawyer and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Fortune Bay in the Newfoundland House of Assembly as a Tory from 1893 to 1896.[1]

The son of James Oliphant Fraser, who also represented Fortune Bay in the assembly, Fraser was born and educated in St. John's. He went on to study law, practised as a solicitor, and was called to the Newfoundland bar in 1888. Additionally, he served as an agent for the Scottish Provident Institution and the Dominion Safety Fund Life Association.[1]

Fraser passed away in office in 1896.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c "Fraser, James Oliphant". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 396.