Basic Biographical Details

Name: Alexander Fraser & Son
Designation:  
Born: Before 1879
Died: 28 March 1885
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.

Private and Business Addresses

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 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1Nairn Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife, ScotlandBusiness   

Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

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 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 2Alexander Fraser (senior)Before 187928 March 1885Partner 
Item 2 of 2Alexander Fraser (junior)Before 187928 March 1885Partner 

Buildings and Designs

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 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 11879United Original Secession ChurchKirkcaldy FifeScotlandAs builders (unclear who was architect)

References

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