Alexander Fraser (Ontario politician)

Alexander Fraser
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
Preceded by Riding established
Succeeded by Charles Gifford
Constituency Northumberland West
Personal details
Born (1824-08-24)August 24, 1824
Inverness, Scotland
Died October 23, 1883(1883-10-23) (aged 59)
Cobourg, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s)
Mary Mead Torrance (m. 1850)
Occupation Businessman

Alexander Fraser (August 24, 1824 October 23, 1883) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871.

He was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1824 and was educated at the King's College, University of Aberdeen. He was a woollen manufacturer. He was also a director of the Cobourg, Peterborough and Marmora Railway.


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