John Frazer,
born 28 December, 1822, Newtown Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland, died 9 December, 1879, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland. Married 30 January, 1845, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland, to Elizabeth Johnston, born 23 May, 1825, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland, died 6 November, 1906, Long Island, New York, U.S.A.Issue:-
FAMILY OF JOHN AND ELIZABETH FRAZER.
Alexander Frazer,
born 22 November, 1844, Newtown Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland, buried 30 August, 1913, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland. Married 11 October 1869, Cladymore, Armagh, Ireland, to Margaret Boyd, born circa 1851, Newtown Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland, died 1927.Issue:-
James Maurice Frazer,
born 28 December, 1850, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland, died 25 May, 1933, Utica, Nebraska, U.S.A. Married 6 March, 1873, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland, to Elizabeth H. Dougan, born 22 August, 1852, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A., died 29 June, 1931, Utica, Nebraska, U.S.A. Click here for American branch.Issue:-
15 March 1923 BRIGHT, HAPPY, GOLDEN YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Frazer Renew Scenes of Youth at Their Home Last Week.
Over at Armagh, County of Ballymoyer, Ireland, fifty years ago a very important event in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Frazer of Utica, marked a very pleasant epoch in their life's journey - their wedding day. Mr. Frazer says the day was a propitious one for such an occasion with a balmy shower early in the morning, after which the sun came out causing the world to smile on everybody and everything. And so gladsome was the day every way that the bridegroom no doubt might have recalled the exultant exclamation of a famous Italian statesman when he led his fair bride to the altar, “The fairest ring in Venice I will give to grace my bride.” Their first wedding took place in the Episcopal church with a pleasing circle of friends to witness it.
But no less pleasing, propitious and happy was the golden anniversary of the above event which took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frazer in the suburbs of Utica on Wednesday of last week, March 7, When their children, grandchildren, old time neighbors, friends and relatives, some of them from far distant New York City, gathering for the purpose of appropriately and joyously celebrating this replica of the other event a half century ago ------- the Frazer home was beautifully decorated in the colors white and gold. A profusion of flowers, streamers, wedding bells, everywhere graced the home. The afternoon was devoted to an informal program comprised of reminiscent conversation, songs and recitations, the principal feature being a mock marriage ceremony. The Rev. Bruce W. Davis officiated, and the bridegroom for the second time publicly expressed his willingness “with all my worldly goods I thee endow” or as much of them as he saw fit to ......... promised to obey, or as she had always done, “just when she was so inclined.” It is said that the ardor with which the bridegroom kissed the bride at the conclusion of the ceremony proved to those present that their love had not lessened since he first led her to the altar, and that she would be always young and fair to him. Indeed, the bridegroom standing tall and straight in his full dress suit, and the bride in a beautiful gray silk, aided and abetted by the fragrance and beauty of the flowers on every side, combined in a scene that brought about the most happy comment from all.
Those directly assisting the celebrants in this second hymenial affair were: Mr. H. L. Rogers, best man; Mrs. Nellie Burns, bride's maid; Mrs. Maggie Johnston, matron of honor; Mrs. James B. Butter, ring bearer. The latter is from York and the wife of a former pastor of Utica.
Mr. James M. Frazer and Miss Elizabeth Dougan were married at the location heretofore mentioned. They came to Nebraska in 1883, and settled near Waco, moving to Utica later. By faithfully tilling the soil and with hard work and economy, they acquired a competency which now paves the way under the sunset of life for ease and comfort in their declining years. They assert, in looking backward over their married life that they have had sorrow, trials and disappointments which only carried that favorite quotation: “Into each life some rain must fall, some days must be dark and dreary,” - but through it all the happy sunshiney days have far outnumbered the dark ones. They were united in voicing the loving goodness of God. His wonderful kindness and care vouchsafed over them all their lives, and their hearts feel thankfulness to Him for it all.
It is not often a community observes a fiftieth anniversary when all the children of the celebrants are all located so near the old homestead, as are those of Mr. and Mrs. Frazer. The two sons, John and David, and the two daughters, Mrs. John Mikkelson and Mrs. G. E. Dietsch, live near Utica, and James jr. Is a resident of Lewiston. There is but one vacant chair, that of William who was accidentally killed in Colorado January 26, 1904.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frazer are limited only to their acquaintances, and from these they are receiving many messages of good wishes .
And last but not least a bountiful and well appointed dinner was served the guests by the daughters and daughters-in-law of the happy couple at 6:30.
At a late hour the guests left leaving under the home tree their warmest congratulations on the present and past and best and hearty wishes for the future.
Blue Valley Blade June, 1933
Mr. James Frazer was born at Newton, Hamilton Amah county, Ireland, December 28, 1860. He was married March 7, 1873, to Elizabeth Dougan. Seven children were born to this union, three preceding him in death. He came to America in 1882 and settled in Burlington, Iowa, for one year and then moved to York county near Waco. In 1894 he moved with his family to Utica where he remained until the end came on May 25, 1933 at the age of 82 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with interment in the Utica cemetery.
Elizabeth Dougan,
Unknown newspaper, Utica, Nebraska, 2/7/1931.
LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. FRAZER.
Elizabeth Dougan was born August 22, 1852 near Louisville, Kentucky and departed this life June 29, 1931 at the age seventy-eight years ten months and seven days.
When four years of age she with her parents removed from the place of her birth in Kentucky to a home near Newtown Hamilton in Armagh county Ireland. Here she grew to womanhood.
At the age of seventeen she was confirmed in the faith of the Episcopalian Church. Here too in the community and church life she met James M. Frazer. He was confirmed in the same church, on the same day with her.
On March 7, 1873 she was united in marriage to James M. Frazer by Rev. John Findley, Rector of the church of their confirmation. To this union were born seven children, five sons and two daughters, three of whom preceded her in death, William R., John A. And an infant son. In 1882 she moved with her husband and family from the homeland of their parents to America, settling first near Burlington, Iowa and eighteen months later coming to a farm near Waco. In 1894 they moved to this community where they have since resided.
After coming to Nebraska she and her husband joined the Episcopalian Church at York. After moving to this community they united with the Presbyterian Church here in which membership she has continued faithful.
Those left to mourn her passing are her husband James M. Frazer, Mrs. G. E. Dietsch, Mrs. John Mikkelson and David J. Frazer all of Utica, James M. Frazer, jr., of Lewiston, their husbands, wives, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Burns of Colonia, New Jersey and other relatives together with a host of neighbors and friends.
She was a faithful and loving wife, a devoted self-sacrificing mother, a true friend and neighbor and she was a very patient sufferer. She has gone from her loved ones but her Christian character and influence will linger as an eternal heritage.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 1:30 and from the Presbyterian Church at 2:00. Rev. Hollingsworth of Lincoln had charge of the services. A quartette composed of Mr. Snare, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Kenner sang special selections and Mr. Hollingsworth sang a solo. The accompanist was Sarah Richmond.
The pallbearers were: Max Davis, Clifford Mikkelson, Lynn Bush, Johnny Frazer, Maurice Frazer and Loren Althouse.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were : Rev. Sheppard of Humbolt, Rev. And Mrs. Hollingsworth of Lincoln, Mrs. Hirz and son of Plattsmouth, Harry Snare of Gretna, Mr. And Mrs. Will Hannah of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Max Davis of Omaha, Lynn Bush of Lewiston, Mildred Frazer and Mr. Smith of Omaha.
Another entry.
Mr. And Mrs. Max Davis of Omaha arrived here Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs. Davis' grandmother, Mrs. J. M. Frazer.
Sarah Minnie Frazer,
born 29 July, 1853, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland, died 1 May, 1935, Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Married 24 January, 1872, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland, to Sinclair Gilpin, born Belfast, Antrim, Ireland. Issue:-Issue:-
Married 28 April, 1900, "Beulah", Mary Street, Newtown, N.S.W. Australia, to Alexander Hunter Neill.
Sarah and her sister, Agnes, arrive in Townsville, Queensland on the “Scottish Knight” 22 July, 1879. I do not know what happened to Sinclair Gilpin, their son David died at about 3 years. Sarah married Robert Tyson in Townsville and would appear to have lived a nomadic life about the mining areas of Australia. The only surviving child William Robert was born in Lambton N.S.W.
Ann Eliza Jane Frazer,
born 15 April 1856, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
Agnes Frazer,
born 18 June 1858, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland. Married Townsville, Queensland, Australia, to James Harvey, born 1859, died 14 May, 1904, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.Issue:-
Agnes and her sister, Sarah, arrive in Townsville, Queensland on the “Scottish Knight” 22 July, 1879. She married James Harvey and ran a business in Townsville.
Jane Frazer,
born 20 April 1861, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
Presumably died young.
Jane Frazer,
born 22 April 1862, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland, died 11 February, 1892. Married 24 February, 1887, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland, to David Coleman.Emma Frazer,
born 14 June, 1864, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
Married to Unknown Coleman
Emma does not appear in Ballymoyer parish records but is entered in a family bible kept by the American branch of the family. She apparently moved to Canada with her husband.
Samuel Frazer,
born 1866, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
Samuel does not appear in Ballymoyer parish records but is mentioned in genealogical information provided by Jerry Althouse of the American branch.
Margaret (Maggie) Frazer 
born 17 February, 1867, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
Married Unknown Johnson.
Lived and presumably died in Long Island, New York, U.S.A.
FAMILY OF ALEXANDER & MARGARET FRAZER.
John Frazer,
born 11 December, 1871, Newtown-Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland.
Mary Emma Frazer,
born 27 March,1873, Newtown-Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland.
Alexander Frazer,
born 1 February, 1875, Ballintemple, Armagh, Ireland.
William John Frazer,
born 14 April, 1877, Newtown-Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland, died 5 July, 1922, Ballard Mountain, Newry, Ireland. Married 17 November, 1904, Ballymoyer, Armagh, Ireland, to Sarah Jane Ruddle, born 13 May, 1882, Newtown-Hamilton, Armagh, Ireland, died 22 January, 1963, Warren Point, Down, Ireland.Issue:-
Two weeks after the Altnaveigh massacre, on July 5th. 1922, William Frazer, a Protestant publican from Newtown-Hamilton, disappeared after being held up by three armed men as he drove to Newry.
Lieutenant Colonna W B Spender, Northern Ireland Cabinet Secretary, wrote later that officials in Dublin had been "able to confirm that Frank Aiken is probably responsible for his (Frazer's) capture".
Nothing more was heard until 1924 when the RUC received information that Frazer's body was buried in a bog on the Ballard Mountains about four miles from Camlough.
Using grappling irons, police dragged Frazer's skeleton to the surface.
Questions.
From this letter we know one of Sarah's sisters married John McClenaghan and had a daughter and sons.
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