Notes:

According to the book "From "Wolf's Den" to Huttonville", James D. Fraser was president of the Canadin National Exhibition, following his father's footsteps, and was also President of the Brampton Curling Club and an executve and Board member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Obituary in Toronto Star, 29 Jan., 2017:
"James Douglas (Jim) Fraser. On Friday, January 27, 2017, in his 81st year. Beloved husband to Donna (nee Burbridge) for 57 years. Loving father to Bradley and Heather Fraser; Lee-Anne and John Bell and Dawn Marie and Dean Manderson.Jim leaves behind nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters Mary Lou and Joe Leach, Betty June and R.J. Stewart (deceased) and brother Jack Fraser and Sue Ferri. Sister-in-law to Diane McLain. Born in Huttonville, Ontario, son of the late J.M. and Bessie Fraser of Spring Farms. In his 81 years, Jim travelled the world extensively and had many accomplishments. He graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1956 and encouraged his grandchildren to pursue higher education. Jim was actively engaged in 4H, Junior Farmers, The Royal Winter Fair, Canadian National Exhibition and the Rotary Club. He curled, golfed, hunted, fished and piloted "The Hayseed" for many years. His gentle nature and enjoyment of a good story or debate will be forever missed..."

James married Donna BURBIDGE about 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnston Magill ("Jack") Fraser's "Spring Farm" was across the road from his father's farm "Illehee".

J.M. Fraser was known as "Jack" Fraser. Obituary in "The Daily Times" of Brampton, Ontario, Dec. 27, 1979:

FORMER CNE PRESIDENT DIES HERE AT AGE 75

Services were held today for one of Canada's top agriculturalists, known to many as "Mr. CNE". J.M. (Jack) Fraser died of cancer in Peel Memorial after a lengthy illness. He was 75.
Mr. Fraser was a top cattle breeder, held many positions in agricultural and community organizations, served in local politics and earned scores of honours.
He sat on the executive board of the Canadian National Exhibition for several years, and was CNE presiident in 1963 and 1964.
"Being named president of the CNE," he once said, "was the greatest honour I have ever had."
Another significant honour was achieved in November 1975 when he was named to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. He also received a master breeder shield from the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, which he served as president in 1948 and 1949.
Born in Streetsville, he was the third generation of Frasers to farm in this area. After attending Churchville public school and Brampton high school, he purchased Spring Farm on Mississauga Road in 1928 at age 23, and through the years bred many renowned animals.
"Wherever you find Canadian Holsteins the world over, you will find pedigrees or cattle tracing back to Spring Farm," the Ontario Agricultural College said in 1974 when it awarded Mr. Fraser an OAC Centennial medal.
Mr. Fraser gained worldwide recognition as a judge at Holstein-Friesian shows, and judged competitions on four continents in countries like Mexico, Australia, England and Argentina.
"The Holstein," he said in 1975, "is the best breed in the world. I have been all over the world, and Canada has the best."
For at least 30 years, his herd was used extensively for the training of dairy cattle judging teams and for the teaching of agricultural students in general.
His herd won more premier breeder and exhibitor awards at the CNE than any other herd. In 1951 he won the premier breeder shield at the International Dairy Exposition in the U.S., despite entering only six head of cattle.
Among other awards were a plaque from the Agricultural Institute of Canada, the first given to a non-graduate of an agricultural college; a plaque for achievement in agriculture from former Ontario premier Leslie Frost; and an award from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.
He served as an executive and member of the board of directors of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, was president of the Brampton Fair Board, and was Peel's farmer of the year in 1977.
Mr. Fraser served on the former Chingacousy Township council for 12 years, including terms as reeve in 1946 and warden of Peel County in 1948. He also served on the board pf education and the Peel Memorial Hospital board, and was a director of the Halton and Peel Trust Company.
In addition he was president of the Peel Seed Growers' Cooperative, the Ontario Cattle Breeders, the Peel County Holstein-Friesian Club, and the Brampton curling club, where he received an honorary lifetime membership.
Mr. Fraser is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Steacy; sons Jack and James, both of Brampton, and daughters Betty June (Mrs. R.J. Stewart) of Bolton and Mary Lou (Mrs. J.H. Leach) of Kingsville. All four children are graduates of the Ontario Agricultural College.
He is also survived by brother Wils of Brampton, and sisters Kate (Mrs. Norman Laidlaw) of Norval and Mary (Mrs. James Steen) of Mississauga, as well as 12 grandchildren.
Services were to be held today at 2 P.M. at Huttonville United Church, with burial in Brampton Cemetery.

Johnston married Bessie STEACY on 5 Jun 1928 in Brampton, Ontario. Bessie (daughter of R Evans STEACY and Letitia E KEATING) was born on 20 Jun 1906 in Front of Leeds and Lansdowne, Ontario; died on 13 Apr 1985 in Brampton, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from the "Holstein Journal":

Mrs. Bessie Fraser, wife of the late J.M. Fraser of Spring Farm Holsteins, died at her home on the family farm, Brampton, Ont., on April 13th after a long illness. Born on June 20, 1906 at Lansdowne, she would have been 79 years old this summer. It was in 1927 that Jack and she purchased the farm across the road from his father's and established the Spring Farm herd which they would go on to build to world wide recognition with their family. She often travelled with Jack during his many judging assignments and during his year as National Holstein Association president in 1948, and gained many friends. She was a member of the Women's Institute and many times was a judge at Brampton Fair. A gracious lady who was devoted to her family, she was always a source of great support and encouragement to her husband. Mrs. Fraser was predeceased by her husband in 1979 and is survived by four children: Betty June (Mr. R.J. Stewart) of International Holsteins, Bolton; Mary Lou (Mrs. Dr. J.H. Leach), Kingsville; James D. of Spring Farm Holsteins, Brampton; and R. Jack of Fraeland Holsteins, Brampton, in addition to 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Marriage witnesses: S. McClure Fraser and Ella Anthony

1911 census of Chingacousy Twp.:
William J. Fraser - head - b. Nov. 1869
Maud E. Fraser - wife - b. May 1887 [must be 1877 since her age was 34]
Kate G. Fraser - daughter - b. Dec. 1899
Thomas M. Fraser - son - b. Mar. 1901
John H. Fraser - son - b. Oct. 1903
Johnston M. Fraser - son - b. Aug., 1905
Jean L. Fraser - daughter - b. Aug., 1907
Mary M. Fraser - daughter - b. Jun., 1908
George W. Fraser - son - b. Feb. 1911
George Achurst - labourer - b. Nov. 1882
Mary Achurst - domestic - b. May 1881
Charles Spooner - labourer - b. July 1890.

The 1921 census for Chigacousy Twp. shows the family living next to the farm of William's brother Thomas McClure Fraser.

According to the book "From "Wolf's Den" to Huttonville", William John's farm was called "Illehee". It was on Lot 2 of Concession 4 West in Chingacousy Township, next to his father's farm. The farmhouse was built in 1911. The farm is now a golf driving range. Will Fraser strongly supported the building of a hospital in Brampton, and was elected to its first Board of Directors in 1921.

On 21 Oct. 1927, William John Fraser entered a declaration in Brampton regarding the birthdate of his brother James Johnston Fraser:

"Declaration-Province of Ontario, 21 October 1927 at Town of Brampton, County of Peel
By:William John Fraser (brother of James Johnston Fraser)
Brother filed Declaration of Birth to "correct" original entry in birth records.
Stated that: I, William John Fraser,of the Township of Chinquacousy, Peel County, Farmer, do solemnlly declare that I am the brother of the person.....3. I am five years senior to my brother James Johnston. 4. I was in the house at the time of the occurance and have clear recollection of the occurrance. 5. Our family Bible is in the possession of Mrs. Ella Passmore, 83 Brunswick Ave., Toronto and I have seen my brother's birth recorded as follows: James Johnston Fraser born 24 July 1876".

There is some confusion here, since James Johnston's birthdate recorded in the family bible was indeed July 24, 1875.

William married Ester Maude WILSON on 28 Dec 1898 in Churchville, Peel County, Ontario. Ester (daughter of George WILSON and Catherine MCCLURE) was born in May 1877 in Churchville, Ontario; died in UNKNOWN; was buried in Toronto Twp. No. 1 Churchville Cemetery plot 341. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R married Letitia E KEATING. Letitia died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]