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Edward Fraser (rugby union)

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Edward and Mary had three children all born in London: Elsie Georgina Fraser (born 1883); Marjory Harriet Fraser (born 1886); and a son, James Howie Fraser (born 1888). Mary, Edward's wife, died in 1901 at Saxingham Hall, Norwich, Norfolk with all three children still in their teens. James was
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in 1873 and was also a member of the side in 1875 which was the first to take place with the reduced squad of fifteen players (from twenty previously). After representing the South of England in the North v South International Trial at
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Edward Cleather Fraser was born on April 2, 1853, in Burnside, Mauritius. He was the son of James Fraser, who, alongside Hugh Hunter and George Ireland, had founded the General Merchants and factors, Hunter, Ireland & Co in
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Mauritius Illustrated: Historical and Descriptive, Commercial and Industrial Facts, Figures, & Resources. p354, (1914). India: Asian Educational Services.
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Mauritius Illustrated: Historical and Descriptive, Commercial and Industrial Facts, Figures, & Resources. p353, (1914). India: Asian Educational Services.
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The Belfast Newsletter. Belfast, Northern Ireland. June 27, 1882, Periodicals & Newspapers, Irish & Reference. Linen Hall Library, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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on February 19, 1875. Despite Fraser missing a place kick, England won by 2 goals and a try to nil Before returning to Mauritius, Fraser played for
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England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1928, Ancestry.com Operations Inc
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from 1872 to 1875. Edward was a keen sportsman and, whilst at Oxford, as well as playing rugby union was also a keen
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educated at Rugby School and after a short time in Canada returned to serve with the Gordon Highlanders in
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In 1902, Fraser became a Member of the Council of the Government of Mauritius and in 1912 was appointed a
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player winning a doubles trophy alongside the future FA Cup finalist
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KCMG (1853 - 1927) was a rugby union international who represented
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Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
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knighthood within the order of St Michael and St George
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1923, p2
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Index


Mauritius
Blackheath Proprietary School
Oxford University
Oxford University RFC
Blackheath
England
England
Mauritius
Port Louis
Blackheath Proprietary School
Merton College, Oxford
racquets
Herbert Alleyne
Myrmidon Club
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Bank of Mauritius
World War One
Ypres
knighthood within the order of St Michael and St George
Blackheath Proprietary School
Football Association
Blackheath Football Club
Rugby Football Union
Oxford University
Varsity Match
The Oval
England
Ireland
The Oval

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