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1 Root person: John Fraser ( ) Description: Family tree Last updated: 2014 October 21 Prepared by: Richard Middleton Notes: This includes both the Frasers of Glasgow and his first wife, Sarah Wilkes, families. John Fraser was closely associated through the Wilkes with the Manders of Wolverhampton. The family of his second wife, Charlotte Horton, is also included as there are links with Cradley, Worcestershire. *Press items reproduced with kind permission of The British Newspaper Archive ( Relationships to John Fraser or his wife are shown at left-hand side of page. John Fraser s family: 1 David Fraser (c ) *** married Helen Tennent ( ?) at Maybole sister Helen Fraser ( ) born in Ayr birth date does not correspond with census returns *** Married John Lyle ( ) carpet manufacturer, on nephew g/nephew g/nephew John Lyle (c1850) not Helen s son William Tennent Lyle ( ) this is Cousin Lyle *** Married Elizabeth Jane Duncan ( ) in Leeds on Fraser Duncan Lyle ( ) Chiswick Stuart Tennant Lyle ( ) Chiswick John Fraser ( ) born Glasgow *** Married Sarah Wilkes ( ) in Wolverhampton on dau son g-dau Helen Jane Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton unmarried Paul Wilkes Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton *** Married Kate Dillon ( ) in Plymouth, April Kathleen Paul Wilkes Fraser ( ) Petersham, NSW (Sydney) *** Divorced *** Married Hilda Campagnola ( ) Australia in 1911 dau dau dau - 1 of 14 - Kate Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton unmarried Sarah Wilkes Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton unmarried Mary Martin Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton aka Mary Martin Pennington, Mary Martin Brown *** Married James Smith Paddey (1863 ) aka Padey Pennington

2 g-son Martin Fraser Pennington aka Martin Fraser Brown ( ) g-dau Olive Noel Pennington aka Mary Brown ( ) dau Agnes Marion Fraser ( ) Wolverhampton unmarried *** Married Charlotte Ann Horton ( ) Cradley in 1877 no issue brotherdavid Fraser ( ?) born in Kelso *** Married Grace Birrell ( ) Glasgow neice Helen Tennant Fraser ( ) Glasgow, Lanark neice Grace Birrell Fraser ( ) Barony, Lanark, to Sydney, to US 1895 neice Mary Dalgleish Fraser ( ) Barony, Lanark nephew David Fraser ( ) Milton, Glasgow nephew George Birrell Fraser ( ) Milton, Glasgow nephew John Fraser ( ) Milton, Glasgow nephew Andrew Peter Birrell Fraser ( ) Blythswood, Glasgow nephew Peter Duncan McKenzie Birrell Fraser ( ) Blythswood, Glasgow nephew William Stobo Fraser ( ) Govan sister Jane Fraser (1824 -) Ayr *** Married William Stobo (c ), ironmonger, on No issue? plenty of step children sister Catherine Fraser ( ) Glasgow sister Marion Fraser ( ) Glasgow sister Agnes Fraser ( ??) Glasgow *** Married Peter McKean (c ) on in Row, Dunbarton neice Nelly Tennent McKean ( ) neice Agnes Drew McKean ( ) nephew Peter F McKean (c ) sister Mary Fraser ( ) Glasgow *** Married George Russell on in Rhu, Dunbarton neice nephew nephew neice nephew Helen Jane Russell ( ) Govan David Fraser Russell ( ) Govan John Calvert Russell ( ) Govan Mary Fraser Russell ( ) Cathcart George Robson Russell ( ) Cathcart More? - 2 of 14 -

3 His first wife, Mary Wilkes, family: Paul Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton *** Married Jane Atherton (c ) of Bilston on (Jane Atherton was a widow not a spinster} brotherpaul Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton unmarried sister Mary Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton *** Married Samuel Small Mander ( ) in Wolverhampton niece Samuel Theodore Mander ( ) *** Married Flora Elvira St Clair Paint ( ) in Halifax Nova Scotia on Sir Geoffrey Le Mesurier Mander ( ) Marjorie Mima Mander (1883 ) Lionel Henry Mander ( ) Alan Jocelyn Mander ( ) Lionel and Alan married a pair of Indian princesses niece Mary Jane Mander ( ) *** Married Robert Willam Felkin at Wolverhampton on niece Jemima Tertia (Mima) Mander ( ) unmarried niece Ellen Beatrice (Nellie) Mander ( ) *** Married Howard Devenish Pearsall in 1882 niece Charlotte Pearsall (Lottie) Mander ( ) *** Married Michael Connel Parker in 1901 nephew Benjamin Howard Mander ( ) *** married Lilian Elizabeth Nelson at Rousham on nephew Martin Bertram Mander ( ) *** Married Stella Dods in New Zealand, 1897 brothermartin Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton on *** Married Ellen Maria Horton ( ) Cradley nephew Martin Paul Henry Wilkes (1871) sister Jane Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton Sarah Wilkes (c ) Wolverhampton details above *** Married John Fraser MD ( ) in Wolverhampton on of 14 -

4 His second wife, Charlotte Horton s family: natstand: last updated 21/10/2014 William Henry Horton (c ) Great Bridge, Staffs *** Married Charlotte (Ann) Fieldhouse Bevan ( ?1836) on Charlotte Ann Horton ( ) *** Married John Fraser MD of Glasgow in Wolverhampton on no issue brotherwilliam Frederick Horton (1830 -?) Cradley sister Ellen Maria Horton ( ) Cradley *** Married Martin Wilkes ( ) Wolverhampton on no issue sister Sarah Fieldhouse Horton ( ) Cradley *** Married Rev. John Meredith L Aston on no issue *** Married Elizabeth?? (c ) Wolverhampton - 4 of 14 -

5 Dates shown in plain, rather than bold, type have been calculated from census returns. Relationships, unless otherwise cited, are also based on census data. Sources: 1792 September 2: Independent Chapel, Wolverhampton Birth of Paul the son of Martin and Mary Wilkes. He was baptised 18 January January 24: IGI C Birth of Mary, daughter of David Tennant and Jean MacColm, Ayr August 13: Wolverhampton Baptisms Charlotte Fieldhouse, daughter of Thomas and Mary Beva. Born 11 November October 8: IGI M Marriage of John Fraser and Helen Tennent at Maybole, Ayr July 6: IGI C Birth of Helen Frazer, christened 1816 July 15, Ayr March 22: IGI C Birth of John, son of David Fraser and Helen Tennent, baptised 1820 April 23 Barony, Lanark February 8: Dr William s Library, redcross-street Birth of Samuel Small, son of Charles Mander and Jemima Mander (nee Small) born at Wolverhampton. (Dissenters birth registry) 1825 October 7: IGI Birth of Jean Fraser, baptised 1826 November 3 Barony, Lanark December 20: Marriage of William Henry Horton and Charlotte Fieldhouse Bevan at St Peter s Wolverhampton December 27: *Worcester Journal MARRIED. On Thursday, Mr. W. H. Horton, of Park Lane Cottage, near Stourbridge, to Charlotte Fieldhouse, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Bevan. Spirit merchant, of Wolverhampton September 3: St Peter Wolverhampton. Marriage of Paul Wilkes and Jane Atherton November 13: IGI Birth of Catherine Fraser Barony, Lanark 1829 January 26: Cradley, Worcestershire Baptisms Charlotte Fieldhouse, daughter of William Henry and Charlotte Ann Horton June 1: St Peter, Wolverhampton Baptism of Paul, son of Paul and Jane Wilkes March 7: Cradley, Worcestershire Baptisms William Frederick, son of William Henry and Charlotte Ann Horton January 24: St Peter, Wolverhampton Baptism of Mary, daughter of Paul and Jane Wilkes September 17: IGI C Birth of Marion Fraser, christened 1831 October 16 Barony, Lanark. - 5 of 14 -

6 1831 October 24: Cradley, Worcestershire Baptisms Ellen Maria, daughter of William Henry and Charlotte Ann Horton. natstand: last updated 21/10/ November 7: Worcester St Peter s registers Baptism of Martin Wilkes son of Paul and Jane. His father was a Baker. Meta-data with the Wolverhampton Archives and Local Studies documents D-SSW/3/WKS give his date of birth as 15 October February 17: Cradley, Worcestershire Baptisms Sarah Fieldhouse, daughter of William Henry and Charlotte Ann Horton June 30: IGI C Birth of Agnes Fraser Barony, Lanark May 20: IGI C Birth of Mary Fraser Barony, Lanark September 19: England Deaths and Burials. Salt Lake City, Utah Burial of Jane Wilkes age August 20: Hutchesontown Relief baptismal records Baptism of Helen Tennant Fraser, daughter of David Fraser and Grace? Birrell. Born 13 July October 6: * Glasgow Herald MARRIAGES - At Helensurgh, on 5th instant, by the Rev John Grant of Rosemeath, Mr William Stobo, ironmonger, Glasgow, to Jane, second daughter of David Fraser, Esq June 15: * Glasgow Herald DEATHS - At Helensburgh, on 10 th instant, Mr David Fraser, mason, Glasgow September 26: Wolverhampton Weddings, St John s Samuel Small Mander, of full age, batchelor, varnish maker of St Paul s Terrace, son of Charles Mander, gentleman, to Mary Wilkes, minor, spinster, of St John s Square, daughter of Paul Wilkes, confectioner by licence. Witnesses Paul Wilkes, Elizabeth Horner, Charlotte Ann Horton, Henry Jackson, John Cooper. 1853: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Samuel Theodore Mander registered in Wolverhampton first quarter. Venn s Cambridge Alumni give his date of birth as 25 February.) 1853 August 13: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of Mary Dalglish Fraser, daughter of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Barony, Lanark March 3: * Glasgow Herald MARRIAGES - At 125 Renfrew Street, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev James Adam, Free West Church, Mr John Lyle, carpet manufacturer, to Helen, Eldest daughter of the late Mr David Fraser, builder, Glasgow January 10: *Worcestershire Chronicle DIED. Dec.28 th, in his 52 nd. Year, Mr. William Henry Horton of Cradley, near Stourbridge. 1855: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Mary Jane Mander registered in Wolverhampton, first quarter January 2: * Glasgow Herald DEATHS - At 125 Renfield Street, on the 31st ultimo, Marion, fourth daughter of the late Mr. David Fraser, builder, Glasgow December 24: *Worcestershire Chronicle - 6 of 14 -

7 MARRIED. Dec. 18 th at Penn, by the Rev. F. H. Paley, Mr. Martin Wilkes, jun. of Wolverhampton, to Ellen Maria, second daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Henry Horton, of Cradley, in this county December 30: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of David Frazer(sic), son of David Frazer(sic) and Grace Birrell, Milton, Glasgow January 2: * Glasgow Herald BIRTHS - At 54 Cowcaddens Street, on 30th ultimo, Mrs David Fraser; a son. 1857: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Jemima Tertia Mander registered in Wolverhampton, first quarter March 6: Probate WILKES Paul. 6 March The Will of Paul Wilkes late of Wolverhampton in the County of Stafford Gentleman deceased who died 5 August 1857 at Wolverhampton aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Paul Wilkes of Wolverhampton aforesaid Gentleman and Martin Wilkes of the same place Factor the Sons and Martin Wilkes also of the same place Gentleman the Brother the Executors. Effects under 10, : England & Wales BMD register Birth of Ellen Beatrice Mander registered in Wolverhampton, first quarter. 1860: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Charlotte Pearsall Mander registered in Wolverhampton, third quarter June 27: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of George Birrell Fraser, son of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Milton, Glasgow July 25: Wolverhampton Weddings, St John s John Fraser of full age, batchelor, Surgeon of Darlington Street, son of David Fraser (dec.), Builder, to Sarah Wilkes of full age single, of St John s Square, daughter of Paul Wilkes (dec.), Gentleman, by licence. Witnesses Paul & Ellen Maria Wilkes, Caroline Eyre & Mary Mander December 4: *Worcestershire Chronicle DEATHS. Nov. 19 th, suddenly, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. W. H. Horton, of Cradley, in this town, in her 61 st year. 1862: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Benjamin Howard Mander registered in Wolverhampton, first quarter January 22: Scottish Births John Tennant Lyle, son of John Lyle and Helen Fraser, High Church, Glasgow March 8: * Glasgow Herald MARRIAGES - At Beauly Cottage, Helensburgh, on 6th instant, by the Rev. Lewis Ferguson, of Glasgow, Mr George Russell, Glasgow, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Mr David Fraser, builder, Glasgow. (No cards) 1862: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Helen Jane Fraser 2 nd quarter, Wolverhampton July 8: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Helen Jane Russell, daughter of George Russell and Mary Fraser, born Govan, Lanark December 12: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of John Fraser, son of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Milton, Glasgow June 10: Naval Service records - 7 of 14 -

8 Birth of Paul Wilkes Fraser October 24: Birmingham Journal DEATHS On the 20 th inst, aged 34 years, Mr Paul Wilkes, of Wolverhampton November 18: St Peter s Wolverhampton, Baptism records James Smith Paddey, son of Henry and Isabella July 23: *Birmingham Gazette On the 15 th inst., aged 69 years, Jane, widow of Paul Wilkes of Wolverhampton August 7: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah David Fraser Russell, son of George Russell and Mary Fraser born Govan, Lanark March 16: Wolverhampton baptisms Kate Fraser baptised by Rev. J. H. Thompson May 1: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of Andrew Peter Birrell Fraser, son of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Blythswood, Glasgow. 1866: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Sarah Wilkes Fraser, 2 nd quarter, Wolverhampton. (Baptised ) 1866 August 23: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah John Calvert Russell, son of George Russell and Mary Fraser, born Govan, Lanark October 26: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of Peter Duncan McKenzie Birrell Fraser, son of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Blythswood, Glasgow. 1867: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Catherine Dillon registered in Plymouth, last quarter. 1868: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Mary Martin Fraser, 2 nd quarter, Wolverhampton. (Baptised )) 1868 June 28: Newcastle All Saints Christening of Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Robert and Ann Duncan, born 30 May December 8: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Mary Fraser Russell, daughter of George Russell and Mary Fraser born Govan, Lanark. 1869: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Martin Bertram Mander registered in Wolverhampton, third quarter. 1869: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Agnes Marion Fraser, Wolverhampton 4 th quarter. Baptised September 24: * Glasgow Herald MARRIAGES - At Beauly Cottage, Helensburgh, on 22d inst, by the Rev. Lewis Ferguson, Free West Church, assisted by the Rev. D. McCorquodale, Queen's Park Church, Glasgow, P. McKean, Glasgow, to Agnes, fifth daughter of the late David Fraser, Glasgow and Helensburgh January 25: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Birth of William Stobo Fraser, son of David Fraser and Grace Birrell, Govan, Lanark March 26: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Helen Tennent McKean, daughter of Peter McKean and Agnes Fraser born Cathcart, Renfrew. - 8 of 14 -

9 1871: England & Wales BMD register Birth and death of Martin Paul Henry Wilkes recorded in last quarter at Dudley. natstand: last updated 21/10/ September 26: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah Agnes Drew McKean, daughter of Peter McKean and Agnes Fraser born Cathcart, Renfrew July 8: Scotland, Births and Baptisms, Salt Lake City, Utah George Robson Russell, son of George Russell and Mary Fraser born Govan, Lanark. 1876: England & Wales BMD register Death of Sarah Fraser, Wolverhampton, 1 st quarter October 27: *Worcester Journal MARRIAGES. ASTON HORTON October 23, at St. Luke s Church, Wolverhampton, by the Rev. J. H. Thompson, M.A., Vicar of Cradley, assisted by the Rev. J Walton, of Sparkbrook, near Birmingham, the Rev. J. L. M. Aston, M.A., Vicar of King s Norton, to Sarah Fieldhouse Horton, of the same place June 2: *Pall Mall Gazette MANDER PAINT At Halifax, Nova Scotia, Samuel, son of Mr. S. Mander, of ettenhall, Wolverhampton, to Flora St. C., daughter of Mr. Henry Paint, of Halifax, May December 17: Sydney Morning Herald Marriages MURRAY FRASER. December 10, at All Saints, Petersham by the Rev. Chas. Baber, James Murray, of Sydney, to Grace Birrell, daughter of the late David Fraser, of Glasgow, N.B December 23: Probate Will of Samuel Small Mander proved at Lichfield. Date of death 5 November 1881 (personal estate 104,706 18s. 10d.) 1882 February 18: *Manchester Times MARRIAGES FELKIN MANDER. On the 8 th. Inst., at Queen-street Congregational Church, Wolverhampton, by the Rev. Dr. Simon, Robert William Felkin, of Edinburgh, eldest son of Robert Felkin, of Pennfields, Wolverhampton, to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Small Mander, of Glen Bank, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. 1882: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Geoffrey Le Mesurier Mander registered in Wolverhampton, second quarter. Venn s Cambridge Alumni gives his birth date as March : England & Wales BMD register Birth of Marjorie Mima Mander registered in Wolverhampton, second quarter. 1882: England & Wales BMD register Marriage of Ellen Beatrice Mander and Howard D. Pearsall registered in Wolverhampton, second quarter. 1882: Probate STOBO William died at Glasgow 2 November Jane Fraser or Stobo still living July 26: * Glasgow Herald DEATHS - LYLE - At 7 Broompark Terrace, Dennistoun, Glasgow, on 25th inst, aged 71 years, Helen Fraser, wife of John Lyle, carpet manufacturer, Glasgow. -Friends will kindly accept this (the only) intimation. 1888: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Lionel Henry Mander registered in Wolverhampton, second quarter. Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate gives birth date as 14 May. - 9 of 14 -

10 - 10 of 14 - natstand: last updated 21/10/ November 10: * Glasgow Herald DEATHS - LYLE - at 7 Broompark Terrace Dennistoun,on 9th inst., aged 69, John Lyle, senr., carpet manufacturer. - Friends will please accept this intimation. 1890: England & Wales BMD register Marriage of Paul Wilkes Fraser and Kate Dillon registered at Stoke Damerel, Devon, second quarter. 1891: England & Wales BMD register Birth of Alan Jocelyn Mander registered in Wolverhampton, first quarter. 1892: Probate FRASER Helen Jane of Wolverhampton spinster died 10 May 1892 Probate Lichfield 2 August to John Fraser esquire M.D. and Kate Fraser Sarah Wilkes Fraser and Mary Martin Fraser spinsters Effects October 29: *Leamington Spa Courier MARRIAGE. MANDER NELSON On the 26 th inst., at the Parish Church of Rousham, Oxfordshire, by the Rev. T. R. Dickins, LL.D., vicar of All Saints, Emsete(?), assisted by the Rev. C. H. Faithfull, wicar of Rousham, and the Rev. R. J. Warren, vicar of St. Peter and Paul, Upper Teddington, Benjamin Howard, second son of the late Samuel S. Mander, of Glen Bank, Wolverhampton, to Lillian, daughter of George H. Nelson, of Rousham May 30: Probate The will of Martin Wilkes was proved at London, date of death 6 January August 7: Probate FRASER Charlotte Ann of 2 Tettenhall-road Wolverhampton (wife of John Fraser) died 19 June 1896 Probate LICHFIELD 7 August to Sarah Fieldhouse Aston widow Effects s. 7d. 1897: New Zealand Marriage Index Marriage of Martin Bertram Mander and Stella Dods March 22: Certificate of Banns issued by St George, Bloomsbury William Tenent Lyle, 3 Vernon Chambers, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury and Elizabeth Jane Duncan of 67 Leopold Street, Leeds, St Clement March 27: Leeds, Sheepscar, St Clement Marriage of William Tennent Lyle age 35, bachelor, carpet manufacturer, 3 Vernon Chambers, London, father John Lyle deceased carpet manufacturer and Elizabeth Jane Duncan age 28, spinster, 67 Leopold street, Father Robert Duncan, Cohnhgiy??? Witnesses James O Brian & Percy J Clark March 31: *The Morning Post MARRIAGES: LYLE-DUNCAN On 27 th. Inst., at St Clement s Church Leeds by the rev. G. T. Fleming, vicar, William Tennant Lyle, of Glasgow and London, youngest son of the late John Lyle, of Glasgow, to Elizabeth Jane, youngest daughter of R. Duncan,Newcastle November 25: Probate WILKES Ellen Maria of Sandford Claverley near Bridgenorth Shropshire widow died 16 October 1897 at Wolverhampton Probate Shrewsbury 25 November to Samuel Theodore Mander varnish-manufacturer and Lawley Taverner Smith chartered-accountant Effects s April 27: Baptisms, Hounslow, Bedford Park, St Michael and All Angels (no1375) Born 7 March Fraser Duncan, son of William Tennent & Elizabeth Jane Lyle of 5 Addison Road. Manufacturer, by Alex Sharpe June 10: The Times

11 - 11 of 14 - natstand: last updated 21/10/2014 PENNINGTON : FRASER. On the 7 th June, at St Clement Danes, Strand. London, by Rev. R.A. Wood, Vicar of Monkton, Kent (brother-in-law of the bridegroom); assisted by the Rev, Septimus Pennington (Rector) and Rev. C. H. V. Pixell, Vicar of Stoke Newington, PADEY PENNINGTON, of London, to MARY MARTIN, youngest daughter of JOHN FRASER, M.A., M.D., F.G.S. of Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton August 22: Baptisms, Hounslow, Bedford Park, St Michael and All Angels (no1517) Born 28 June Stuart Tennant, son of William & Elizabeth Jane Lyle of 5 Addison Road. Manufacturer, by Alex Sharpe September 8: Probate Will of Mary Mander proved at Lichfield. Date of death 7 July (Effects 4,316 13s. 3d.) 1900 October 20: Probate Will of Samuel Theodore Mander proved at London. Date of death 14 September (Effects 178,548 4s. 2d.) 1901: England & Wales BMD register Marriage of Charlotte Pearsall Mander and Michael Connal Parker, Midhurst, Sussex, last quarter November 28: St James the Apostle, Islington Baptism of Martin Fraser Pennington, son of Padey and Mary Martin of Goldthorn, The Avenue, St Margaret s Twickenham. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R A Wood, Padey s brother in law. Martin was born 28 October January 3: St James the Apostle, Islington Baptism of Olive Noël Pennington, daughter of Padey and Mary Martin of37 Barrow Rd, Streatham Common, SW. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R A Wood, Padey s brother in law. Olive was born 18 October February 24: Probate Will of Mary Jane Felkin proved at London, date of death 18 Januery May 21: Probate FRASER John of Wolverhampton died 13 April 1909 Probate Lichfield 21 May to Kate Fraser and Sarah Wilkes Fraser spinsters. Effects s. 2d Passenger list from Australia: Brown Mary no occupation 35 Brown Martin child 11 Brown Reggie child 10 mistranscription of Peggy? 1912 August 14: Probate The will of Benjamin Howard Mander was proved at London, date of death July February 27: *Western Mail AN INDIAN ROMANCE - TWO PRINCESSES MARRY ENGLISHMEN. CALCUTTA. Thursday. The wedding was celebrated quietly yesterday of the Princess Sudhira, youngest sister of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, and Mr. Alan Jocelyn Mander, of Wolverhampton. The register was signed by the Governor Bengal and the chief justice. The newly-married couple leave for England to-night. It may recalled that a brother of the bridegroom married a sister of the bride two years ago. Central News. Mr. Alan Mander is the second son of the late Mr. S. J. Mander, Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton. It is just two years since the bridegroom s elder brother, Mr. Lionel Henry Mander, was married at Calcutta to the bride s elder sister, Princess Pretwa of Cooch Behar. Mr. Alan Mander first met the Princess Sudhira, who is nineteen years old, in a London nursing home eight months ago. They became engaged, and when the Princess returned to India a few weeks ago with her mother Mr. Mander accompanied them. Cooch Behar is an Indian state, with an area of 1,291 square miles, and a population of half a million, its revenues amounting to about 112,000 a year.

12 1918 July 12: Probate The will of Sarah Fieldhouse Horton was proved at Worcester, date of death 4 May October 6: Probate FRASER Kate of 80 Tettenhall-road Wolverhampton spinster died 21 July 1920 Probate Lichfield 6 October to Sarah Wilkes Fraser spinster. Effects s. 7d June 27: US passport issue Passport issued to Grace Fraser Murray (nee Grace Birrell Fraser) date of birth given as 7 June 1850, Glasgow September 26: The London Gazette NOTICE is hereby given that PEGGY BROWN, of 80, Tettenhall-road, Wolverhampton, in the county of Stafford, Spinster, a natural born British subject, heretofore called and known by the name of Olive Noel Pennington, has, by a deed poll, dated the 16th day of September, 1930, and enrolled in the Central Office of the Supreme Court of Judicature on the 25th day of September, 1930, abandoned, discontinued and renounced the use of the name of Olive Noel Pennington, and assumed, taken and adopted the name of Peggy Brown, and she intends on all occasions hereafter, and in all deeds, documents, matters and things to use the name of Peggy Brown, in lieu of her former name of Olive Noel Pennington. Dated this 25th day of September, E. R. WILLIAMS and SON, 83, Colmore-row, Birmingham, Solicitors to the said Peggy Brown September 19: Probate The will of Charlotte Pearsall Parker was proved at London, date of death 28 June December 6: Probate The will of Jemima Tertia Mander (spinster) was proved at Birmingham, date of death 20 October September 5: Probate The will of Ellen Beatrice Pearsall was proved at Lonon, date of death 9 March February 16: Probate LYLE Elizabeth Jane of 14 Addison-road Bedford Park Chiswick London widow died 27 July 1941 Administration Llandudno 16 February to Fraser Duncan Lyle carpet manufacturer and Stuart Tennant Lyle electrical engineer. Effects 241 0s. 4d April 6: Probate BROWN Mary Martin of 80 Tettenhall-road Wolverhampton married woman died 1 February 1945 Probate Birmingham 6 April to Peggy Brown Spinster. Effects s 4d : Australia Death Index Death of Paul Wilkes Fraser, son of Jno Fraser and??n Jane Wilkes, Elsternwick, Victoria. 1947: New Zealand Death Index Death of Martin Bertram Mander registered, third quarter October 14: Winnipeg Tribune - 12 of 14 -

13 DEATHS - William Stobo Fraser. 76. of 57 Harroby Ave., St. Vital, died Monday at his residence after a long illness. Born In Glasgow, Scot., he came to Winnipeg 20 years ago. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, St. Vital branch. He is survived by his widow, Catherine; two.daughters, Mrs. V. Thompson, Vancouver; Mrs. J. Hutchinson, Winnipeg; a grand daughter, Mrs. J. Oakley, Winnipeg,' a great grandson. David Oakley, Winnipeg; a brother, John, Glasgow.. ; Funeral services - will be held 1.30 p.m.. Wednesday at Mordue's Funeral Chapel, Burial will be in St. Vital Cemetery. Rev. S. C. Studd will officiate August 10: Probate FRASER Sarah Wilkes of 80 Tettenhall-road Wolverhampton spinster died 27 May 1948 Probate Birmingham 10 August to Peggy Brown spinster Walter Lucien Blouet accountant and Albert Hunt solicitors clerk. Effects s. 5d. 1980: BMD records Death of Peggy Brown, born 18 October 1902, registered in Hove, East Sussex, 2 nd quarter of 14 -

14 NOTES: 1 According to Joseph Hough, and quoted in John Fraser s Obituary in the Transactions and Proceedings of the Edinburgh Botanical Society, 1909, David Fraser was one of the famous Hewers noted by geologist Hugh Miller in his autobiographical My Schools and Schoolmsters. 2 Kathleen Paul Wilkes Fraser, John s granddaughter, lived with him for some time during the early years of the twentieth century before she returned to Australia of 14 -