John Fraser (auditor)
John Fraser | |
|---|---|
| Auditor General of Canada | |
| In office 1905–1919 | |
| Preceded by | John Lorn McDougall |
| Succeeded by | Edward Davenport Sutherland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1852 |
| Died | February 28, 1919 (aged 66) |
| Children | 9 |
John Fraser (December 13, 1852 – February 28, 1919)[1] was a Canadian civil servant who served as Auditor General of Canada from 1905 until 1919 and was also first cousin twice removed of the later former Auditor General Sheila Fraser.[2] He was born at Loch Garry, Glengarry County, Ontario.[1] Between 1870 and 1875, he worked in the commercial business, before becoming a clerk at the Department of Finance Canada.[3] Fraser married Mary J. Atchison in July 1876, with whom he had six sons and three daughters.[4] He was appointed Auditor General on August 1, 1905,[1] and remained in the position until his death due to pneumonia on February 28, 1919 in Daytona, Florida.[5] He received the Imperial Service Order in June 1908.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "John Fraser Dies in Daytona, Fla". The Gazette. March 1, 1919. p. 6. Retrieved February 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2003 Speech - Address given by Sheila Fraser, FCA, Auditor General of Canada - Institute of Public Administration of Canada National Capital Region Chapter". Office of the Auditor General of Canada. March 18, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "New Auditor-General". The Windsor Star. August 29, 1905. p. 5. Retrieved February 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Federal Official Dies". The Ottawa Journal. February 28, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Mr. Fraser's Death is Great Loss to Public Service". The Ottawa Citizen. March 1, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.