Who was Isabella Frater?

Isabella Frater (1923–2012) was born in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isabella Reid Frater 1923–2012

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Feb 1923 · Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Died 13 Feb 2012 · Coffs Harbour NSW Australia

Father John Jamieson Frater

Mother Barbara Symon

Spouse John Miller Jack Gardiner

Children Alan , Barbara , Billy , Denise , Isobel Izzy Gardiner, Jackie , John , Raymond Frater Gardiner

Siblings Barbara Symon Frater, Jean Jamieson Frater, Margaret Symon Frater, Rachel Jamieson Frater

Records

Australia and New Zealand, Obituary … Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Jamieson Frater

Barbara Symon

Spouse(s)

John Miller Jack Gardiner

Children

Raymond Frater Gardiner

Biography

In 1923, Isabella Reid Frater entered the world in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to john jamieson frater and barbara symon. In 1980, Isabella Reid Frater resided in Auburn North, Reid, New South Wales, Australia. Isabella Reid Frater married john miller jack gardiner, and had children including alan, barbara, billy, denise, isobel izzy gardiner, jackie, john, raymond frater gardiner. Isabella Reid Frater passed away in 2012 in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia.

Sources

1

Newspaper Australia and New Zealand, Obituary Index, 2004-Current
2

Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

Life Timeline

1923

Birth of Isabella Reid Frater in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Birth

1980

Isabella Reid Frater resided here in Auburn North, Reid, New South Wales, Australia

Residence

2012

Death of Isabella Reid Frater in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isabella Frater

This ancestor line traces from Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1783) to Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1923) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isabella Frater (1923–2012) was born in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isabella in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.