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Frasers of Culbokie Alex Senior Alex #1 1705 William Fraser of Colbokie Born (1) Colin III, father of Colin IV of Knockfin born? (2) (1) Source: FRASERS of CULBOKIE & GUISACHAN - Notes prepared by Marie Fraser, Clan Fraser Society of Canada, and Prof. Harry Duckworth, based in part on the History of the Frasers of Lovat, pp. 600-625 by Alexander Mackenzie (1838-98) published Inverness, 1896; and Some Fraser Pedigrees, pp. 1-10 by Duncan Warrand, published Inverness, 1934. It should be noted that Mackenzie is inaccurate with respect to the numbering of the various Lord Lovat (laird of Lovat vs Lord Lovat), and with respect to the succession of several cadet families of the Frasers of Lovat. (2) A conjecture based on what appears to be a false date for Colin IV the son of Colin III of Knockfin used in the Medlam Charts. It is not logical to place a birthdate for this Colin in 1705, but perhaps the origin of that date had the wrong Colin identified, and it infact belongs to Colin III rather than Colin IV of Knockfin. 1725-30 Simon Fraser born 1727 (1) Colin IV born 1725? (2) Brother of Colin IV born 1727? (3) (1) Source: Duncan "Darby" Macdonell (2) Source: Marie Fraser, Clan Fraser (3) Source: "History of the Chisholms" Alexander MacKenzie, page 158, a conjecture. The next oldest children of Colin III of Knockfin are unknown. All we know is they "went abroad, where they died". Its possible one or more of these brothers were also part of the 1773 migration, but died before the end of the Revolutionary War. For the conveniece of this study I have named him Alexander, and fairly educated guess, as the typical Chisholm names in this family seem to be missing a John or an Alexander as sons of Colin III. 1745-60 Angus Fraser born 1760 (1) Alex Senior born Sept 20,1752 (2) Alex #1 born in 1748(3) (1st son of Simon Fraser) (2nd son if Colin IV) (1st Son?) (1) Source: Duncan "Darby" MacDonell (2) Source: "History of the Chisholms" Alexander MacKenzie, page 161. He was the second son of Colin IV of Knockfin and became, accoring to MacKenzie Colin IV's "Heir Apparent" at the death of Colin IV's oldest son, Colin V at Cowpens in January 18-19 1781 (Source confirmed: Ed Brumby, historian of the 71st Fraser Highlanders) (3) Source: Shirley Sutherland. 1745 Duke of Cumberland burns down Guisachan House and the Chisholms help hide the Frasers. The Frasers are pardoned for their role in '45 and resume life in Guisachan in '47, but the Guisachan's begin a distinguished Military service for the Crown, starting with Simon Fraser of Lovat (1726-1782) of the Fraser Highlanders. Apparently in 1745 there was a militia known as the Glengarry Fencibles led by Col Angus Macdonell, the 19 year old second son of MacDonell of Glengarry. (1) The Knockfin Chisholms also join, notably to the 71st Fraser Highlanders. (2) (1) Source: FRASERS of CULBOKIE & GUISACHAN - Notes prepared by Marie Fraser, Clan Fraser Society of Canada, and Prof. Harry Duckworth (2) Source: "History of the Chisholms" Alexander MacKenzie, page 161-2. The oldest son of Colin IV, Colin "V" of Knockfin (he never suceeded his father, so "V" is used only for reference) died in 1781 as noted above. Mackenzie was in error as to the location. Colin Vs half brother Archibald also died in the Revolutionary war. At the moment it is conjecture as to the participation of this Archibald in the 71st. The hisory of Donald "Og Chisholm written in 1803 in fact says Archibald went to America with his brother Alexander, and consistant with MacKenzie's account, was a volunteer in the War.In contrast to MacKezie's later work Donald "Og" 's account says Alexadner died in the war instead. The two accounts are almost word for word, which may mean Alexadner MacKenzie, with the help perhaps of Colin of Lietry looked at the final copy and noted that Alexander was the brother that survived. MAcKenzie goses on to speculate that an heir of Alexander, if living could inherit Knockfin. Obviously that could not be said of Archibald, as his older brother John succeeded Colin 4th. Archibald quite likely was also on the Pearl in 1773. Alexander and Archibald had one thing in common, they were both (through the marriages of Colin 4th of Knockfin) 2nd sons, who went abroad to seek their furtune. At the outbreak of the war in 1775 Archibald was only 10. Interestingly Alex#1's brother who came to the Bay of Quinte to live with his brothers was also in the 71st, reaching the rank of Sgt. (Source, The Old UEL List, confirmed by Ed Brumby Historian of the 71st. Apparently Archibald was discharged in Nova Scotia at war's end, but is found at the Bay of Quinte Provisioning lists in 1785 with Alex #1. the arrival of John #1 at the Bay of Quinte in the same year opens up the question John was also in the 71st. This needs research.) 1773 Simon Fraser and Donald Fraser (1) join Alex Senior and Alex#1 on the Pearl. (2) Simon Fraser dies in Albany, Donald Fraser and Alex Senior join the 84th, and Alex #1 becomes a provider of goods to the Army, gathering 1,000 pounds stirling in a syndicate amoung his fellow Pearl and Kingsborough friends and relations. (1) Source: Duncan "Darby" MacDonell seems to disagree with Clan Fraser as to who this Donald Fraser is that boarded the Pearl. Duncan "Darby" MacDonell claims Donald was the brother of Simon Fraser, and was a UE Loyalist who served in the 84th, but Clan Fraser says that Donald, the brother of Simon Fraser was born in 1746, a week old when Cumberland’s army burned down Guisachan House. Lieutenant in the Austrian army, killed in battle in Germany, unmarried. There may be some confusion as Duncan "Darby" MacDonell seems to list two Duncan Frasers as the brother of Simon Fraser. One of the Duncans died in Germany and the other was in the 84th. (2) Source: Montgomery County Archives, New York. Duncan Fraser Papers; Simon Fraser confirmed by Marie fraser of Clan Fraser Society. There is no official passenger list of the Pearl found as yet. The Duncan Fraser Papers reveal Alexander Senior of Lancaster/Charlottenburgh and William Chisholm. Hazel Chisholm Mathews reveals George Chisholm, of the Parish of Croy was on board (Source: John and George Chisholm of the Parish of Croy, Inverness-shire, and their Descendants1961 by Hazel Chisholm Mathews, Ch. 1, pg 8) 1775-7 Simon Fraser born (1) Alex Senior Joins Johnsons Battalion Alex #1 joins Burgoyne (4th child of Simon Fraser) 1776 Wife and children taken prisoner(2) Injured, taken prisoner (3) (1) Source:Duncan "Darby" MacDonell says Simon Fraser was born in 1727 in Guisachan and died in the Albany jail, confirmed by Clan Fraser. (2) The Petition of Alexander Senior in 1788 says " He came to Canada in 1777 & served all the War". Joined the 84th, found in: The Old UEL List Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada by the United Empire Loyalists 1784-1884 (Toronto: Rose Publishing Co., 1885). The official register of persons entitled to the appellation of United Empire Loyalists. Chisholm, Alexander Sr..... East District, Lancaster, R.R.N.Y. Muster Roll, P.L.N.J. 1786, page 154. The Clinton Papers show that the family of Alexander Chisholm was released to the British (wife and 4 children) " A Receipt for Women and Children Delivered Lt. McDonald of the British Novem'r, 1780. Names of the Scoch ,women who are to be sent to the Enemy: Alexander Chisolom wife and fore Do; Received the above Number of Famileys from Capt. Humphery, by me, Allan McDonell, Leut." (spellings are as they were found). (3) Petition of Alexander Chisholm, Montreal 1783. 1779-80 Simon Fraser dies in Albany jail. Wife and Children released to Montreal Alex #1 in St. Johns (1) (1) Petitions of Alexander Chisholm 1780-3 Catherine Chisholm born in Montreal (1) Alex #1 in Montreal (2) (1) Source: Haldimand Papers. Halidamand tracks the the porivsions given to the soldier's families before the end of the war. Alexander and his wife Mary are shown with their 4 childen in January of 1782 and with 5 children (girl) in March. The Gravestone of Catherine Chisholm confirms she was born Feb 16, 1782. (2) Source: Alexander Chisholm petitions show him in Montreal in 1783. 1783, July. The War was over. Anyone who wished to become a resident of the Indian territories about to be opened up by the Crawford Purchase had to explain that they could not go back to England between July 15, 1783 and March 25, 1784 , and they wished to stay in Canada. They had to apply to enter the Indian Lands (Crawford Purchace) by 1783. The negotiations for the purchase of Indian lands was conducted by Sir John Johnson. The Royal proclaimation of 1763 farbade white setters on the Indian Lands, so the entry into the Bay of Quinte and Glengarry was under the control of the Crown. (1) (1) Petition of Alexander Chisholm estimating his personal Estate 2nd of March , 1786 contained the above qualifying language regarding his staying in Montreal during the above time frame. Lt Alexander Chisholm of The Royal Garrison Battalion Montreal who went home to England and then tried to enter Glengarry was unable to to do so until some time after 1797, apparently he missed this deadline.