Who was James Fraser?

James Fraser (1898–1982) was born in Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA and died in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Randall Fraser 1898–1982

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1898 · Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA

Died 10 Aug 1982 · Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Edward Abbott Fraser

Mother Myrtle Brown

Spouse Elizabeth Higginson Bowditch

Children Jean Fraser

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Abbott Fraser

Myrtle Brown

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Higginson Bowditch

Children

Jean Fraser

Biography

James Randall Fraser was born in 1898 in Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA, the child of edward abbott fraser and myrtle brown. James Randall Fraser married elizabeth higginson bowditch, and had children including jean fraser. James Randall Fraser passed away in 1982 in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

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1898

Birth of James Randall Fraser in Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA

Birth

1922

James Randall Fraser was married in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

1982

Death of James Randall Fraser in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Fraser

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA (1898) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Fraser (1898–1982) was born in Mahukona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA and died in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 20 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.
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