Basic Biographical Details

Name: Alexander Fraser & Sons
Designation:  
Born: 28 March 1885
Died: 1981
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 Alexander. Alexander Fraser junior died on 14 March 1911 at the age of fifty-eight. The business continued trading until 1981.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1Nairn Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife, ScotlandBusiness28 March 1885After 1894 

Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 3Alexander Fraser (junior)28 March 1885After 1903Partner 
Item 2 of 3John Fraser28 March 1885Before 1903Partner 
Item 3 of 3William FraserAfter 1885After 1903Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 31888Methodist Church, St Clair StreetKirkcaldy FifeScotlandAlexander Fraser Junior as builder, working to designs by Ormiston
Item 2 of 31897Episcopal Mission Church, PathheadPathhead, Kirkcaldy FifeScotlandUncertain - see Notes
Item 3 of 31899Victoria ViaductKirkcaldy FifeScotlandAs contractors for William Drysdale Sang

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Fifeshire Advertiser7 November 1885