Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander Fraser (senior) | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1822 | Died: | 4 April 1903 | Bio Notes: | Alexander Fraser was born in Saltcoats, Ayrshire c.1822 and was apprenticed as a mason. He moved to Dysart in 1850, working initially as a grocer (1851) at Nether Street, Pathhead and subsequently as a slater (1852). He married Isabella Bonellie and their son Alexander was born c.1853. By 1861 the elder Alexander Fraser had commenced contracting, his first employment in Kirkcaldy being the extension of the East Pier. He was promoted to the post of foreman and later set up his own business as a builder, latterly also working in quarrying.
Fraser moved his business to Nairn Street and by 1879 had taken his son Alexander into partnership as Alexander Fraser & Son, builders. On 28 March 1885 another son, John, was also made a partner, the practice title becoming Alexander Fraser & Sons. By that time Alexander Fraser senior had retired. A further son, William, also became a partner.
Alexander Fraser senior died on 4 April 1903 in his eighty-first year. His business was continued by his sons William and Alex, and it continued trading until 1981. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Nairn Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland(?) | Business | | | | | Dysart, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland | Business | | | | | Nether Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland | Business | 1851 | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Alexander Fraser & Son | Before 1879 | 28 March 1885 | Partner | |
Employees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | David Suttie McIlroy | 1891 | 1899 | Assistant | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1864 | Linoleum factory for Michael Nairn & Co | Kirkcaldy | | Fife | Scotland | | | 1879 | United Original Secession Church | Kirkcaldy | | Fife | Scotland | As builders (unclear who was architect) | | After 1890 | Dunnikier House | Kirkcaldy | | Fife | Scotland | Additions | | After 1890 | Elgin Linoleum Works | Kirkcaldy | | Fife | Scotland | | | 1898 | Dysart Harbour | Dysart | | Fife | Scotland | Deepening and improvements (after report by Robert Henderson, civil engineer & engineer at Burntisland Harbour) |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Campbell, A J | | Fife shopkeepers and traders 1820-1870 | | | | | Kirkcaldy Directory | 1882 | The Kirkcaldy Directory 1882-83 | | Kirkcaldy: The Advertiser Office | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Fife Free Press | 11 April 1903 | | | Death notice |
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