UCL

Simon Fraser I of Dominica

Profile & Legacies Summary

1752 - 1793

Slave-owner and antecedent of claimant or beneficiary

Biography

Son of Simon Fraser of Ness Castle and Kings Arms Yard, Coleman Street (q.v.), whom he predeceased. Simon Fraser (1752-93) was the brother of Lady Saltoun, and died in Dominica in 1793, leaving money to Lady Saltoun's daughters.

  1. Will of Simon Fraser of Dominica proved [made in 1793] 20/05/1794. He left all his estate and his India stock to accumulate for the daughters of his sister Lady Saltoun.

Sources

T71/881 Dominica 576A&B shows the Castle Bruce estate that belonged to Simon Fraser, almost certainly Simon Fraser of Ness Castle.

  1. PROB 11/1245/208.

Further Information

Absentee?
Will
A will but no further details

Associated Claims (1)

Dominica 576A & B (Castle Bruce)
£3,317 4s 0d
Other association
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Relationships (2)

Simon Fraser I of Dominica
Son → Father
Simon Fraser of Ness Castle
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Simon Fraser I of Dominica
Brother → Sister
Dowager Lady Marjory Saltoun
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